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Maximus accused of unfair tactics after call center workers strike

The allegations follow a series of Aug. 8 strikes by call center workers in Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky and Virginia.

‘Hot shots,’ federal wildland crews win recognition as firefighters

The OPM has releases a memo outlining an update to the classification of federal wildland firefighters creating a unique job description and progression.

Federal government using artificial intelligence to fight cybercrime

Around 95 percent of cybersecurity issues can be traced to human error. A lack of cybersecurity experts in government is compounding the problem.

US State Department creates one-stop shop for supporting veterans

The Veterans Support Program at the State Department is a single touch-point for all veteran employees to access resources or ask questions.

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Stricter social media rules for DoD officials aim to prevent snafus

For public affairs officers who also post in a private capacity, their profiles can’t indicate what they do professionally.

Defense innovation stymied as gridlock in Congress bars emerging tech

Congress aims to pass defense appropriations before the end of September. if not, a continuing resolution freezing spending at current rates is likely.

Army’s long-delayed HR platform launch in jeopardy — again

The service might launch a limited version of the platform that works around its ongoing data issues.

Torch.AI wins Pentagon ‘insider threat’ cybersecurity contract

The Pentagon will use the software as part of its System for Insider Threat Hindrance, or “SITH,” in another apparent military reference to Star Wars.

Combat rescue helicopter cuts trigger cost overrun, Air Force says

Program officials told reporters this week the Air Force’s decision to reduce its HH-60W buy will drive a major increase in the helicopter's unit cost.

Unmanned program could suffer if Congress blocks F-22 retirements, Hunter says

The Air Force wants to retire 33 older F-22s in fiscal 2023, but Congress wants the service to keep the fighter jets and bring them to parity with newer variants.

Union takes Department of Housing and Urban Development to arbitration over remote work

Union leaders said exclusion from remote work fails to consider how reentry imposes commuting costs amid soaring gas prices and hardships on employees who are caregivers.

US Air Force moves to shield Wedgetail acquisition from continuing resolution

The Air Force says a continuing resolution could slow down its plans to award a contract for the E-7 Wedgetail in February.

Shell companies purchase radioactive materials, prompting push for nuclear licensing reform

Shell companies used fraudulent licenses to purchase radioactive materials, prompting calls for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to overhaul its licensing system.

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard, Air Force, Navy and Army ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, in New York.

Congress should allow Pentagon to work with start-ups on needed innovation

The Pentagon and Silicon Valley need to team up. Ignoring the role of institutional venture capital in identifying, supporting, and scaling the most promising commercial technology firms is at best inefficient and at worst it is grossly irresponsible.

Battelle to manage $10 billion health care contract for Defense Department

The Omnibus IV contract addresses four market segments that companies could be selected to provide services to the DoD: research and development; R&D support services; regulatory processes; and translational science and support services.

QinetiQ’s American unit agrees to buy software specialist Avantus

“This acquisition is an important step in the execution of QinetiQ’s five-year ambitions to expand our presence in the US,” according to the company’s CEO.

Booz Allen says acquisition aimed at Lockheed, Raytheon, ‘billions’ in contracts

"The government’s narrative is not only inaccurate — it makes no sense," reads one document filed in Maryland federal court.

Why do federal pay raises lag the private sector?

The federal budget proposal unveiled by the White House in March included an average pay increase of 4.6% for civilian federal workers, matching a planned military pay raise. Historically, with pay lagging in the federal sector, other factors including steady opportunities, competitive benefits and hybrid work to retain talent.

5 things every first-time bidder for federal contracts should know

People who have served in the military or worked for the federal government may have a slightly easier time navigating the language used in federal contracting. But it varies even across departments, so everyone needs to build in time for learning.

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