Fixing the VA Made America Stronger During COVID-19
October 30, 2020
Publication Type: In the News
Under President Trump’s leadership, the Department of Veterans Affairs has undergone its greatest transformation since the end of World War II.Publications
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Rapid Reinforcements: Strategies for Federal Surge Hiring
October 29, 2020
Presidential Transitions: The Ultimate Merger and Acquisition
October 29, 2020
Publication Type: In the News
American Presidential transitions are uniquely long and complicated. In Great Britain, for example, they happen overnight with only the most senior positions changing hands while a powerful Civil Service keeps the government in operation. By contrast, in the United States leaves a lame-duck President in office for 78 days while the new President must try...Cyber Talent Gap Creates Impetus for Change in Federal Government Recruiting
October 29, 2020
Publication Type: In the News
As October draws to a close, ending the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it’s important to remember that the focus on the issue does not end. This week, General Paul M. Nakasone, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command and Director, NSA teamed up with DoD CIO Dana Deasy to discuss missions, cyber threats, and helping Americans stay cyber safe. Deasy and...The man who created the modern presidential transition now faces an extraordinary one
October 29, 2020
Publication Type: In the News
The man who literally wrote the laws on presidential transitions is now running one — and it could be the country’s most difficult handover of power since the Great Depression, with dueling health and economic crises as well as an unpredictable incumbent who may throw wrenches into the process.A good defense: Changing the way business – and government – recruit cybersecurity pros
October 28, 2020
Publication Type: In the News
Growing up in the Bronx, Kristin Miyoko Lockwood wanted to be just like Batman — a defender of society. While Lockwood eventually decided Batman might be a stretch, she never lost her desire to find ways to use technology to protect people and information. At John Jay College, she pursued a master’s degree in digital...Is The Swamp Drained?
October 27, 2020
Publication Type: In the News
The federal government employs over 2 million people, tens of thousands of which live and work in the D.C. region. This makes the federal government the biggest employer in the area — and what drives the economy.Army G-6 Leader Outlines Priorities After Split from CIO
October 27, 2020
Publication Type: In the News
The U.S. Army’s G-6 office, recently separated from the office of the chief information officer, has reached initial operating capability and will likely achieve full operational capability level some time later in 2021, according to the head of the G-6.The DC outsider’s ultimate guide to getting started in politics so you can find your way to Capitol Hill and make change happen
October 27, 2020
Publication Type: In the News
The 2020 election is right around the corner – and it may have you wondering how you can land a job in politics.Nonprofit Advises Agencies to Make Transition Briefing Materials Succinct, Informative
October 23, 2020
Publication Type: In the News
Federal agencies’ briefing materials to prepare for the presidential transition should be “succinct, comprehensive and informative” and incorporate information related to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, according to new guidance published on Thursday.