Last week the Government Matters team attended the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space conference. Marjorie Censer spoke with Adm. Karl Schultz, commandant of the United States Coast Guard. Schultz said he is encouraged with the direction of the Coast Guard as it faces high levels of demand while also working to address what it has identified as […]
Covid-19 requirements for contractors leave unanswered questions, says former Defense Department official David Berteau, president and chief executive officer of the Professional Services Council, discusses what needs clarification in the White House’s announcement about vaccination and testing for federal contractors Defense Department moving towards energy independence for two main reasons, says Ecospherics president Sharon […]
NASA is working towards fully open science ecosystem by end of decade Dr. Karen St. Germain, director of the Earth Science Division at NASA, discusses her organization’s use of data from satellites in its partnerships with other agencies Government must proactively recruit younger cyber talent, says Partnership for Public Service vice president Michelle Amante, […]
Former chief human capital officer expects tension with development of telework policies Jeff Neal, author of www.ChiefHRO.com, discusses what federal agency leaders are considering as they develop flexible telework policies and manage the return to offices Auto-enrollment has driven increased participation in Thrift Savings Plan Lifecycle Funds Kim Weaver, director of external affairs at […]
Defense Department is taking significant steps to improve management Troy Meyer, acting deputy inspector general for audit at the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General, goes over the significant progress the Defense Department has made in implementing his office’s 2021 Compendium recommendations Employees “very excited” about expanded telework at one federal agency Dan […]
Former Air Force secretary suggests developing new framework to measure readiness Deborah Lee James, Former Secretary of the Air Force, discusses Frank Kendall’s nomination for Air Force Secretary, his background and priorities he will need to focus on if confirmed Serious concerns raised over most expensive weapons system in history Diana Maurer, Director of […]
New legislation could benefit over 10 million veterans Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) discusses the legislation he and his colleagues introduced to allow all veterans to receive vaccines through the Department of Veterans Affairs PRAC will receive funding to create a Pandemic Analytics Center of Excellence Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General, discusses how […]
Tyra Dent Smith: Changes in recruiting will increase diversity in SES positions Tyra Dent Smith, Executive Director of the African American Federal Executive Association, discusses recommendations for increasing diversity in Senior Executive Service positions Female members of the military pay more out of pocket for uniform items Tina Won Sherman, Acting Director for Defense […]
