http://fcw.com/rss-feeds/management.aspx The Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 highlights the need to give systems engineers greater responsibility and authority, writes John A. Thomas. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/02/comment-thomas-weapon-systems-acquisition-reform-act.aspx Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/02/comment-thomas-weapon-systems-acquisition-reform-act.aspx One transparency advocate says the economic stimulus law causes outsourcing of federal jobs. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/26/stimulus-may-be-affecting-outsourcing-but-contractor-group-disagrees.aspx Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:54:07 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/26/stimulus-may-be-affecting-outsourcing-but-contractor-group-disagrees.aspx Wennergren, Carey outline the Navy's progress toward implementing various information technology policies and systems that will shape the force’s interoperability and improve capabilities in defending against cyber threats. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/23/navy-provides-cyberwarfare-update.aspx Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:00:57 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/23/navy-provides-cyberwarfare-update.aspx Consensus on strategy is fleeting, but most recognize that IT is a catalyst for fundamental change, writes FCW columnist Chris Bronk. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/26/comment-bronk-bureaucratic-insurgency.aspx Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:16:17 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/26/comment-bronk-bureaucratic-insurgency.aspx Army Lt. Gen. Keith Alexander has been nominated for promotion to the rank of four-star general and also to the post of commander of the Defense Department’s new U.S. Cyber Command. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/19/alexander-nomination-for-cyber-command.aspx Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/19/alexander-nomination-for-cyber-command.aspx A panel of experts recommends improving the E-Verify electronic employment verification system to reduce false reports and to use it in immigration reform efforts. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/07/report-recommends-improvements-to-everify.aspx Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:21:33 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/07/report-recommends-improvements-to-everify.aspx http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/05/ink-tank.aspx Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:09:19 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/05/ink-tank.aspx Gordon has a reputation for candor and evenhandedness, according to procurement observers and his public record. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/02/white-house-announces-gordon-nomination.aspx Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:16:16 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/02/white-house-announces-gordon-nomination.aspx The White House has not formally announced Daniel Gordon’s nomination for the OFPP administrator job, but administration officials have faced Gordon already. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/05/week-gordon-to-be-ofpp-nominee.aspx Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:26:35 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/05/week-gordon-to-be-ofpp-nominee.aspx Steve Ressler, founder of GovLoop, answers questions about the recent sale of his social-media site to GovDelivery. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/05/week-govloop-govdelivery-sidebar.aspx Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:58:08 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/05/week-govloop-govdelivery-sidebar.aspx Deborah Loudon embraced leadership opportunities and dedicated herself to learning from each one, whether they led to success of failure. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/05/feat-1d-deb-loudon-profile.aspx Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:06:08 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/05/feat-1d-deb-loudon-profile.aspx Susan Keen moved up through the male-dominated Navy executive structure by becoming a "steward of the whole," not just an "owner of a part." http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/05/feat-1c-susan-keen-profile.aspx Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:59:41 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/05/feat-1c-susan-keen-profile.aspx Karyn Hayes-Ryan learned from her mentors how to demand respect and exude confidence -- and she shares those lessons with a group of peers she refers to as the "girl zone." http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/05/feat-1b-karyn-hayes-ryan.aspx Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:54:10 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/05/feat-1b-karyn-hayes-ryan.aspx A new book shines a light on women who are blazing new trails in science and technology. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/05/feat-1-intro.aspx Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:10:58 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/05/feat-1-intro.aspx Janice Cuny searches for ways to give people opportunities, whether she's attracting young people to information technology or ensuring that foster children are treated right. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/05/feat-1a-janice-cuny-profile.aspx Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:28:38 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/05/feat-1a-janice-cuny-profile.aspx The Homeland Security Department plans to hire up to 1,000 new employees to work in cybersecurity, officials said today. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/01/web-dhs-hiring-cybersecurity-officials.aspx Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:53:16 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/01/web-dhs-hiring-cybersecurity-officials.aspx Judging by his history, GAO's Daniel Gordon will bring to the OFPP post a wealth of legal and procurement experience, as well as a reputation for candor and evenhandedness. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/09/30/gordon-will-bring-even-handedness-to-ofpp-job.aspx Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:22:41 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/09/30/gordon-will-bring-even-handedness-to-ofpp-job.aspx Some of the best ideas for improving government might come from within government, writes IBM's John Kamensky. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/05/comment-kamensky-innovation-crowdsourcing.aspx Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:16:50 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/05/comment-kamensky-innovation-crowdsourcing.aspx Any plans to insource must include efforts to rebuild the acquisition workforce, writes Peter Tuttle. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/05/comment-tuttle-acquisition-workforce-core-capabilities.aspx Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:03:22 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/05/comment-tuttle-acquisition-workforce-core-capabilities.aspx The White House has settled on the acting general counsel at the Government Accountability Office to run the Office of Federal Procurement Policy. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/09/29/daniel-gordon-obama-nominee-for-ofpp.aspx Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:03:39 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/09/29/daniel-gordon-obama-nominee-for-ofpp.aspx