The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

15:57

House defense bills include big push to raise pay for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/16

For the 2024 budget cycle, serious military recruiting problems appear to have put the House’s appropriations and authorization committees in a generous mood when it comes to personnel spending. Although all uniformed servicemembers are likely to see their biggest raise since the George W. Bush administration, the House’s legislation would give the military’s most junior members even larger increases, along with a host of other provisions meant to improve compensation and quality of life for

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17:27

VBA rolling out more automation tools this summer,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/16

The Veterans Benefits Administration is looking to accelerate its use of automation tools this summer to keep pace with its workload and break new records on the number of claims it can process in a year. VBA officials told members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee that increased automation stands out as a key part of the agency’s five-year modernization plan. Raymond Tellez, VA’s acting assistant deputy under secretary for automated benefits delivery, told lawmakers on Wednesday that VBA, as

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22:19

Retirement might be more complicated than getting a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/15

The push for ever-more productivity. The noodging to return to the office. the political comings and goings. The funding uncertainty. It's enough to convince some feds it's time to retire. But think about it first. There's an opportunity cost to retiring. For more, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with retired federal manager and financial adviser Abe Grungold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:57

Virtual reality is more than fun and games at the VA

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/15

Immersive technology has shown real promise in treating both physical and psychological illnesses. It is taking hold at the Veterans Health Administration, enabled by a special network called the Extended Reality Network. The leaders of the team that built the network are finalists in this year's Service to America Medals Program. Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with Anne Lord Bailey and Caitlin Rawlins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:00

Is the Federal Data Strategy more than just a piece...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/15

In the view of one business group, the Federal Data Strategy needs a top-to-bottom rethinking. The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation says the strategy simply doesn't serve the needs of a government trying to modernize and digitize. For more, Federal Drive host Tom Temin talked with Eric Egan, the foundation's policy fellow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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52:43

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- June 15, 2023

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/15

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: Is the Federal Data Strategy more than just a piece of paper? For the Veterans Health Administration, virtual reality is more than fun and games. Retirement might be more complicated than getting a job in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:37

GSA joins EPA in putting the brakes on how employees...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/15

You can’t tune into a webinar, go to a conference or listen to a speech by a federal technology executive these days without them slipping in a mention of generative artificial intelligence, particularly ChatGPT. Yes, it’s the latest buzzword to join the litany of past excitement over cloud computing, robotics process automation and most recently, zero trust. But unlike cloud or RPA or even zero trust, generative AI is striking apprehension in the hearts of federal officials. Learn more about your

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17:15

State Dept surges hiring amid ‘historically high’...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/15

The State Department, facing a historic increase in passport applicants, is looking to ramp up hiring and modernize its IT systems to drive down wait times. The State Department set a record last year when it issued about 22 million passport books and cards last year. But the department is on track to break that record and issue about 25 million passport books and cards this year — about a 15% increase from last year. Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter told members of the

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17:14

Swords are drawn for the Homeland Security...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/14

The Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General, Joseph Cuffari, is hanging onto his job by a thread. He acknowledge in a hearing that he has deleted messages from his government cell phone, which at least two members of Congress say is a violation of federal records laws. They want him to resign. For the latest, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with Mitchell Miller, WTOP's Capitol Hill correspondent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:57

Newest federal department has some of the oldest...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/14

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seems kind of new at a mere 20 years of age. But it has a lot of really old information technology, politely called, "legacy systems." The Government Accountability Office (GAO) gave DHS a list of recommendations for modernizing. But, as you might have guessed, there's still a lot of work to do. For more, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with Kevin Walsh, GAO's Director of Information Technology and Cybersecurity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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22:22

He helped overcome a crucial data challenge for the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/14

The State Department's modernizing program includes a news emphasis on data, what is called, Data for Diplomacy. State gives annual awards to employees who advance the use of data to improve things. Federal Drive host Tom Temin's guest was recognized for how he identified challenges in collecting data about foreign assistance. Lenny Lantsman is the Program Advisor in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:49

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- June 14, 2023

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/14

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: He helped overcome a crucial data challenge for the State Department. Newest federal department has some of the oldest information systems. Swords are drawn for the Homeland Security Department's IG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:23

CISA to scan agency networks for risky web-connected...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/14

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will scan the networks of federal agencies to help them identify any web-connected “networked management interfaces” that have become a key vulnerability in recent cyber exploits. CISA laid out its plans under a binding operational directive issued today. It comes in the wake of a warning late last month from Microsoft — later amplified by CISA and other federal agencies — that an alleged Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, known as “Volt

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17:05

15 weeks until federal firefighters face ‘pay cliff,’...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/14

Federal wild land firefighters who combat dangerous wildfires, like the ones responsible for currently hazardous air conditions on the east coast, are facing yet another crisis. Time is running out for a temporary pay raise for federal firefighters, officials at the Department of Interior and the Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service warned senators on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The temporary pay raise, in an attempt to improve recruitment and retention, offered federal

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17:15

Bot brigade marching through Interior to accelerate...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/13

At the Interior Department, back office systems running grants, real property, finance and acquisition aren’t just getting a burst of new technology. The entire office overseeing the IT is getting a new name. The Business Integration Office will soon change to the Business Integration and Innovation Office (BI2). Andrea Brandon, the deputy assistant secretary for budget, finance, grants and acquisition for the Interior Department, said both the name change and the new technology will accelerate

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20:05

Industry pushes hard for Congress to modernize...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/13

Three contractor trade associations have banded together on the issue of foreign military sales. Last year they sent a long list of suggested changes to the Defense Department. This year they're focusing on the State Department. For a summary, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with Stephanie Kostro, the Executive Vice President for Policy at the Professional Services Council. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:25

For the military, modernization goes way past...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/13

Most discussions about federal modernizing, center on information technology. For the armed forces, modernizing is also about physical systems that require a solid manufacturing industry base. That is where the non-profit Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Integration Center comes in. It is working to support the Army's need for a half million skilled workers. For more details, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with the Center's program manager, Brian Schmidt. Learn more about your ad choices

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47:42

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- June 13, 2023

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/13

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: GSA helps agencies choose just the right electric car For the military, modernization goes way past information technology Industry pushes hard for Congress to modernize foreign military sales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:51

GSA helps agencies choose just the right electric car

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/13

It's not so easy picking out cars and light trucks for your federal fleet. No more garages full of Chevy Luminas. Now the General Services Administration (GSA), which oversees these things, has issued an online tool to help fleet managers pick out electric vehicles. For more details, Federal Drive host Tom Temin talked with GSA's Executive Director for GSA fleet management, Christina Kingsland, and the Assistant Commissioner for Travel, Transportation and Logistics, Crystal Philcox. Learn more about

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16:28

NASA helps launch a new program, and it’s not going...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/13

Now back from space, three NASA astronauts have a new mission: to help recruit the next generation of federal employees. A group of current federal interns across government heard from NASA astronauts Nicole Mann and Josh Cassada, as well as Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata, at a launch event for a new federal internship experience program. The program, a collaboration between the Office of Personnel Management and Department of Interior, will offer the short-term feds more

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