Agencies will be able to share certifications for positions that are similar in grade level, duty location and performance level. Grizzly bear handling experience is needed. Emerging technologies play a critical role in both waging and foiling influence campaigns, according to the Defense Department's strategy. In an interview with Military Times, VA Secretary Denis McDonough said he still thinks his department needs to hire more staffers. Department workers set new records in medical appointments, claims processing and veteran outreach in fiscal 2023. The DoD has been pushing to fill vacancies in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, IT and data analytics while contending with fierce talent competition Another 1,000 positions are expected to be hired in the government's current fiscal year, which began on Oct. 1. VA recently announced that it will have to claw back $9.7 million worth of incentives given to 174 senior executives. The move goes beyond other states' previous veteran hiring efforts and targets individuals with extensive enlisted experience. OPM added data science and operations research occupations under the authority. Load More