Ideas
Need a New Security Clearance? Here Are 5 Things You Should Know
If you work for the government, you need to understand the process and the terminology.
Ideas
Carter Proposes 'Huge' Pentagon Personnel System Overhaul
The defense secretary unveiled major proposals that would reform the military's 'up or out' promotion system and allow civilian recruiters to bypass the traditional federal hiring process.
Policy
Pentagon to Cut Secretary's Staff By 300—In Four Years
Mandated 1,600-job cut will come via relocations, attrition.
Science & Tech
The Military Is Building an Employee Database to Predict Traitors
The “DoD Component Insider Threat Records System” is part of the U.S. government's response to the 2010 leaks of classified diplomatic cables by former Pfc. Chelsea Manning.
Ideas
The Military Isn't Fully Tracking Sexual Assault Reports
Watchdog says DOD has yet to comply with a new law to tally discharged troops who had reported being assaulted.
Business
As Threat of Russian Missiles Rise, NORAD Looks to the Future
No longer a Cold War leftover, NORAD and its new leaders will have their work cut out for them.
Business
The Air Force’s Next Chief Might Be Its Space-War General
Gen. John Hyten has never flown a warplane, but he plays a role in just about every Air Force mission.
Policy
Why Is The Pentagon’s Personnel-Reform Chief Stepping Down? It’s Complicated
Even before Brad Carson got beat up on Capitol Hill, he was ensnared in a Catch-22.
Business
Livestream: Supporting the Warfighter
Join us today — Tues., Feb. 23 — for a livestreamed conversation with DoD civilian leaders about their methods and challenges in maintaining a strong civilian workforce.
Business
NSA Will Overhaul Its Workforce Next Year
Spy agency wants to ‘break down cylinders,’ tie domestic and overseas action together, and create an entirely new legal regime.
Threats
Agencies Get Marching Orders for Filling 'Major' Cyber Talent Shortage
"We still have the fundamentals wrong," says Office of Management and Budget's Trevor Rudolph.
Business
How US Military Structure Overcomes the Gender Pay Gap
While sexual harassment remains an issue, military pay is non-negotiable and all troops must 'lean-in'.
Science & Tech
US Air Force to Ask for More Drones
Plan would add 3,500 Reaper pilots and up to five more ops centers around the country.
Business
Putting Civilians in US Troop Support Jobs Could Save Billions, Report Says
Converting 80,000 active-duty jobs to civilian positions could save as much as $5.7B per year, according to a new Congressional Budget Office analysis.
Ideas
Access to Talent: Why Shattering the Military's Glass Ceiling Matters
Future wars will be won far more by out-thinking enemies than by out-muscling them, and including women in every part of the U.S. military makes America’s defenses stronger.
Business
Special Ops Survey Showed 85% Opposed Serving With Women
If integration of women is going to work, special operations leaders will have to convince the rank-and-file.
Business
Japan's Military Is Recruiting More Women for Its Growing Global Role
A looming gender imbalance is compelling Tokyo to create new jobs and facilities for females throughout its defense ministry.
Business
SOCOM’s Votel Is Top Choice to Take Over CENTCOM
The move would put a special operations leader in charge of all operations in the Middle East — including the fight against ISIS.
Business