Draft memo details DoD plans to cap most reseller fees
The Defense Department wants to shake up how it works with value-added resellers. In a draft memo obtained by Federal News Network, the Pentagon would place a 5%…
Risk & Compliance Exchange 2025: Former DOJ lawyer Sara McLean on ensuring cyber compliance under the False Claims Act
Since January 2025, the Justice Department has been aggressively holding federal contractors accountable for violating cybersecurity violations under the False Claims Act. Over the last 11 months, the…
Defense spending will continue to climb as civilian agencies brace for years of cuts, new forecast projects
A new forecast projects that defense spending will keep rising through 2035, while civilian agencies face years of flat or shrinking budgets, continued cuts and growing pressure to…
Are You Creating a “Just Following Orders” Culture?
Ethical push-back and communication is scary, but with the right culture taught to managers, it can be as second nature as “just following orders.” The post Are You…
Deep personnel cuts jeopardize Space Force’s ability to implement Hegseth’s acquisition reforms
As the Defense Department moves to implement Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s sweeping acquisition reforms, Space Force leaders warn that the depth of workforce cuts is threatening to cripple…
The first step in a veteran’s disability claim can make or break the outcome
Interview transcript: Elizabeth Curda The disability exam process is an important component in the decisions that VA has to make about a veteran’s claim for disability. So…
What comes next for federal workers after AI takes over the mundane tasks
Interview transcript: Bob Venero As we look at AI in in the federal government, but also in the companies that support the federal government — like…
Federal agency business forecasts have gone dark, and companies are struggling to plan without them
Interview transcript: Stephanie Kostro It is the end of the calendar year, beginning of the government fiscal year. And this is the time of year when a…
The Best and Worst Management Decisions in Your Organization in 2025
Now’s the time for People managers and Learning teams to look back at the success stories and failures this year and be empowered to make positive changes for…
The National Armaments Consortium is gearing up for 2026 with fresh direction and a focus on armaments innovation
Interview transcript Terry Gerton Mr. Buzzett, let me start with you. Tell us a little bit about the National Armaments Consortium. What is it, how does it work…