CIOs Archives

Scene from outside the U.S. Office of Personnel Management in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday May 21, 2019. (Photo by Sarah Silbiger for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Political vs. career CIOs: Former IT chiefs weigh merits of both following OPM guidance

Ex-CIOs agreed that political appointees can be valuable changemakers, but some cautioned against a blanket policy, politicization of the role.

Apr 9, 2025 By Madison Alder

U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly speaks at a press conference outside of USAID headquarters on February 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

Rep. Connolly demands OPM rescind guidance opening CIOs to possible politicization

Connolly calls the memo "an attack on the civil service," urging OPM to revoke the guidance immediately.

Feb 25, 2025 By Billy Mitchell

The security strategy federal agencies too often overlook

A former National Security Council director and global cybersecurity advisor suggests agencies must consider another dimension to protecting their digital assets.

Jul 6, 2022 By FedScoop Staff