Social media applications on mobile screen, location unknown, date unknown. (Image credit: Rawpixel) The government quietly shut down a jobs app. A tricky fake took its place. A copycat USAJobs.gov app was removed from the Google Play Store after FedScoop asked about it. 4 days ago By Rebecca Heilweil
OPM makes competing for cybersecurity talent a priority The director recently signed off on "critical" pay increases for a couple of cyber positions to keep pace with other agencies. Dec 3, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir
(Getty Images) CIO Council report recommends improvements to federal IT hiring The report's top recommendation is to create a comprehensive special pay system for IT jobs across government. Jun 10, 2020 By Billy Mitchell
(Getty Images) USAJOBS consolidates coronavirus response job openings The new code will help agencies prioritize hiring for mission-critical work. Apr 6, 2020 By Dave Nyczepir
Suzette Kent speaks March 11, 2020, at the IT Modernization Summit presented by FedScoop. (Scoop News Group) Federal CIO Kent announces jobs tailored to cyber reskilling graduates So far, there are roles listed at the Department of Homeland Security, Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Veterans Affairs. Mar 11, 2020 By Billy Mitchell
(Getty Images) USDA unveils program to develop next generation of CIOs, CISOs The department is looking for current employees who have served in leadership roles and want to lead its information technology community. Aug 9, 2019 By Dave Nyczepir
Developing programmer reading computer codes Development Website design and coding technologies. DHS ‘blew up’ its hiring system for cybersecurity talent The new process will offer market-sensitive pay across the board and enable the department to make job offers more quickly, such as at tech conferences. Jul 31, 2019 By Dave Nyczepir
USAJobs.gov. (Screenshot) USAJobs.gov preps special ‘guidance’ as part of Trump’s ‘second chance hiring’ initiative The initiative, which is focused primarily on encouraging private sector companies to hire ex-offenders, also extends to federal hiring. Jun 18, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier
(Getty Images) Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services seeks senior tech advisor Whoever fills the role will help the agency deliver health care services to children and families across the nation. Nov 20, 2018 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier
(Department of Energy / Flickr) Energy Department shopping for deputy CIO focused on enterprise IT, shared services Currently, Bryan Long is serving in an acting capacity in the position, according to the department. Jun 19, 2017 By Billy Mitchell