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Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE — (Department of Homeland Security / Flickr)

GAO warns ICE has incomplete data on technology transfer risks from foreign students

ICE has incomplete data on whether foreign students from nations including China pose risks for IP theft, according to a watchdog.

Nov 29, 2022 By Nihal Krishan

Capitol Building U.S. Congress — (Getty Images)

Women account for 27% of federal tech workforce, EEOC study finds

Out of 86,977 federal technology employees identified by the EEOC, just 23,378 were women.

Jul 14, 2022 By John Hewitt Jones

Navy's Newest Combat Simulator Trains Its First Ships — Lt. Aaron Van Driessche, warfare tactics instructor at the Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) Detachment San Diego pilots the U.S. Navy’s virtual combat curriculum with sailors aboard USS Paul Hamilton inside the newly launched portable simulator, the On Demand Trainer. (U.S. Navy / Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph Millar)

‘STEM Corps’ legislation would fill DOD’s gaps in tech talent

The bill by Reps. Jim Banks, R-Ind., and Andy Kim, D-N.J., would create a scholarship pool for students to receive tuition assistance in exchange for service in…

Apr 14, 2020 By Jackson Barnett

Marines with Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations in support of United States Cyber Command and operate, secure and defend the Marine Corps Enterprise Network. )Marine Corps photo)

Marine Corps’ new education strategy focuses on tech-driven ‘continuous’ learning

The Marine Corps issues its first new education doctrine document in more than 20 years focused on continuous learning in the face of new tech challenges.

Mar 31, 2020 By Jackson Barnett

Sherry Van Sloun, ODNI — Sherry Van Sloun speaks Nov. 14, 2019, at the Workforce Summit presented by FedScoop and WorkScoop. (Scoop News Group)

DOD, IC leaders push for diversity in IT workforce

Diversity in thought, diversity in culture and diversity in experiences are critical to national security, according to leaders from the DOD and IC.

Nov 14, 2019 By Billy Mitchell

AI needs more public-private partnerships, says OSTP’s Droegemeier

Droegemeier said the federal government needs to bring more academic and private sector organizations to the table.

Jul 25, 2019 By Jackson Barnett

Pentagon, U.S. Department of Defense — (Getty Images)

Congress wants to give DOD a top IT workforce recruitment official

The House and Senate are each proposing a new assistant secretary (or higher) position to boost recruitment of a digital workforce in the DOD.

Jun 13, 2019 By Jackson Barnett

Margaret Weichert speaks Aug. 21, 2018, at FedTalks in Washington, D.C. (FedScoop)

Weichert unveils federal IT, cyber direct hire authority days into OPM tenure

The new acting director unveiled the agency’s plans to offer direct hire authority for IT, cybersecurity and STEM jobs within the federal government during a Thursday media…

Oct 11, 2018 By Carten Cordell

OPM will survey agencies for STEM, cybersecurity direct hire authority

The office is moving forward with its plans to provide direct hire authority for in-demand technology jobs, and it’s asking federal agencies for help.

May 25, 2018 By Carten Cordell

OPM director Jeff Pon talks about his plans for civil service reform at the Partnership for Public Service Wednesday with moderator Libby Casey, left, and OMB deputy director of management Margaret Weichert. (Carten Cordell / FedScoop)

OPM’s Pon wants broad direct-hire authority for STEM, cybersecurity jobs

The OPM director said he hoped to infuse agencies with more flexibility to attain top technology talent.

May 9, 2018 By Carten Cordell