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TRX Systems wins $402 million deal for jam-resistant navigation gear
DAPS GEN II ensures soldiers understand where they are and where they are headed, even in environments where GPS signal is jeopardized.
Drone-killing ‘Vampires’ due in Ukraine next year, Pentagon says
The U.S. is aiming to send Ukraine the “Vampire” counter-drone system by mid-2023, with a contract award expected within months, a Pentagon spokesman said.
By Joe Gould
Dear Bureaucrat, We’re trapped under the salary cap!
Employees that are by law unable to get a raise might decide to leave the government, or worse, they might stay as disengaged, disgruntled employees. But there are ways to make them less frustrated by a salary cap.
By David S. Reed, Center for Public Administrators
Dear Bureaucrat, My subordinates are revolting!
Congratulations! Sounds like you have engaged employees who care about your agency’s mission, though disagree that all decisions from above serve that mission. Here's advice to get their cooperation.
By David S. Reed
Dear Bureaucrat, I’m frozen on the salary ladder!
Do not assume everything will work out. Take action. Here are four recommended steps.
By David S. Reed
Dear Bureaucrat, How can I be part of real innovation?
Some officials might make you part of “innovation theater,” encouraging employees to go through the motions of an innovation process, without letting them produce any substantive change. But you can still learn from it ...
By David S. Reed
Key Republicans, Dems blast Trump’s surprise withdrawal from Syria
The U.S. president has decided to withdraw his troops from northeastern Syria, essentially clearing the path for a Turkish military invasion of the region.
Dear Bureaucrat, How can I win arguments against lawyers?
The boss has three reasons to side with the lawyer. Here's how you can overcome the lawyer’s advantages.
By David S. Reed
How sensors and software aided hurricane recovery
The Department of Homeland Security deployed several technology solutions to help first responders during Hurricane Dorian.
By Andrew Eversden
Dear Bureaucrat, Do I have to do work I wasn’t hired for?
A federal employment lawyer shares advice for people who work in the public sector.
By David S. Reed
Dear Bureaucrat, I want to be a crony!
First promise that you will only use cronyism for good ... now here's how to build insider relationships.
By David S. Reed