State Department calls new Center for Analytics a ‘strategic milestone’
The department's first enterprise-wide data analytics organization is already tracking foreign adversaries' activities and informing foreign policy decisions.
NSA chief information officer role remains ‘ambiguous’
Failure to clarify the CIO position's authorities and responsibilities means the agency might not be getting the most out of its IT, according to the latest audit of the spy agency.
Background investigations reform shifts focus with backlog down
Lawmakers want to ensure a streamlined process will still exclude "the Edward Snowdens of the world."
DHS tests AI for making sense of contractor past-performance data
Vendors are expected to produce a CPARS AI report in their final, phase-one demonstrations.
RPA Community of Practice releases first program playbook for agencies
The guidance spans six themes intended to help agencies launch an RPA program or upgrade existing services.
VA developing cyber careers program to fill gaps in workforce framework
The department is in the process of identifying new work roles tied to VA-specific positions.
