TSA seeks industry input for agile procurement
Industry has the chance to weigh in as TSA creates its new agile contract vehicle.
WATCH: Agile workforce needed to achieve modernization goals, says OMB’s management chief
NextGov interviewed Margaret Weichert, deputy director of management for the Office of Management and Budget, about how this administration's “holistic approach” to management can fix the government’s technology woes.
NextGov: ‘Immigration agency wants to blend data science, agile, and security’
The Homeland Security Department is looking beyond the "DevOps" trend -- blending development teams with operations teams to encourage closer collaboration and quick deployments -- with the intention of adding security teams into the mix.
NextGov: ‘What went wrong with DHS’ agile contract?’
FLASH’s cancellation is likely a reflection of the challenges agencies have setting up new initiatives, and observers should not take it as a sign agencies don’t have an appetite for agile software development services.
NextGov: FCC CIO to leave for first-of-its-kind role in government
David Bray is transitioning from his role as CIO of the Federal Communications Commission to serve as the chief ventures officer at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
18F deserves praise (not criticism) for agile transformation
As 18F faces pressure concerning some regulatory missteps, we must remember 'there is a cost to opposing innovation and forcing reform to move at the pace of government acquisition.'
Executive Leadership Conference allows innovators to pitch new ideas
David Bray, CIO of the Federal Communications Commission, is planning a modernized and interactive agenda for the annual Executive Leadership Conference.
18F publishes guide to agile citizen login systems
GSA's digital consultancy 18F has published a playbook to guide agencies who want to build virtual login platforms for online citizen services.
NextGov: ‘Why agile is still so hard for government’
Experts and government officials say that a complete transition to agile for agencies will be a long and bumpy road.
NextGov: ‘Agile means more prototypes, fewer meetings, even in government’
NextGov reports on the positive results federal agencies are seeing from introducing agile practices -- including fewer meetings and a greater emphasis on delivering prototypes quickly.