Tag: office of personnel management
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Federal Cyber Rotation Program Fails to Gain Traction
The Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce program, launched in 2022, has seen a surprisingly low uptake, with only eight participants out of 634 applicants, despite 13 agencies offering 106 positions. This falls short of its goal to develop a more versatile and agile cyber workforce.
Pentagon Unveils War Force to Lure Top Tech Talent
The Pentagon has launched War Force, a new initiative that connects top engineers with the Department of Defense to tackle complex challenges, building on the success of the Office of Personnel Management's Tech Force program. This move aims to lure the best tech talent to help drive defense missions forward.
OPM Proposes Sweeping NDA Rule for Federal Employees
The Office of Personnel Management wants to shake up the way federal employees handle confidential information, proposing a new nondisclosure agreement rule that would require all employees to sign a pledge protecting internal agency details. If implemented, the rule could have far-reaching implications for whistleblowing and employee accountability.
US Steers Cybersecurity Scholarship Program Toward AI
The US government is overhauling its CyberCorps Scholarship For Service program, rebranding it as CyberAI SFS, to prioritize AI skills in cybersecurity. Students enrolled in the program will now need to be proficient in using AI to stay employable after graduation.