Achieving Innovation with Technology

To kick off GovLoop’s Government Innovators Virtual Tech Day, we asked two awesome government experts what they think makes innovative government.

How Agency Needs Drive Cloud Adoption at Peace Corps

The sweet spot for Heather Schwenk, the Peace Corps’ Volunteer Delivery System Expert, is when the agency’s business and technology teams align and mission needs drive tech adoption — not the other way around.

House Hearing Reveals Strengths and Weaknesses of 18F, USDS

A June U.S. Government Accountability Office report on 18F and USDS revealed that the groups are making positive changes in government but must continue working to improve in the future.

7 Must-Join LinkedIn Groups for IT Professionals

Cultivating a community on LinkedIn can certainly be a challenge. A great way to increase your engagement with the wider government IT community is by joining the right groups.

How the Private Sector is Helping Government IT Modernization

Learn how private sector trends are being used to promote government innovation.

Communicating IT Reform Beyond the Office of the CIO

Most conversations about federal IT reforms focus on CIOs and their duties and authorities. But the reality is IT reform cannot and will not succeed without every office and employee chipping in. Here are the key points all employees must understand.

What OPM Wants — And Needs — From Its Next CIO

One of the most challenging and potentially rewarding jobs in government tech has been without a permanent leader since February. But OPM is hoping to fill its CIO position by the end of the summer. GovLoop sat down with OPM’s acting CIO and senior cyber adviser to get more details on the position.

The Evolution of Modern Back Office Best Practices

Effective agencies take advantage of digital transformations, and embed solutions into the process—whether it’s employee recruitment, financial reporting, or budgeting.

The Current State of IT Operations in the Public Sector

To understand why IT operations is so critical to the effectiveness of today’s public sector, you must first understand what IT operations is.

The Navy’s Approach to Developing Cloud Requirements

The Defense Department has been slower than most government agencies to adopt cloud services. Addressing security concerns in the cloud took some time, but that wasn’t the only holdup.