The GSA is the centralized procurement arm of the federal government, establishing long term contracts with private businesses and agencies to provide billions of dollars of products, professional services, equipment, supplies telecommunications, and IT to federal agencies serving the public. Over 12,000,000 commercial items are made available each year through over 19,000 GSA Schedule contractsRead… Read more »
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Vacancy for a Lead Mathematician-Statistician – GS-14 equivalent
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has posted a job opportunity announcement for a Lead Mathematician-Statistician (1501 series), in Washington, DC, at the AP-5 level (equivalent to a GS-14). The announcement closes on Nov. 12. Candidates may use the links below for more information and to apply. Duties and qualifications follow the links. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/354518600Read… Read more »
Fall Conference Recap and Sound Requirements Development
The Coalition was privileged to host speakers from across the federal enterprise at the Fall Training Conference this week for a discussion of key procurement issues, challenges and opportunities of the “New Federal Market.” Much of the discussion during both the morning plenary sessions and the afternoon breakout sessions was focused on strategies for achievingRead… Read more »
Blundering about
I had high hopes of The Blunders of our Governments. Its authors, Anthony King and Ivor Crewe have spent decades apiece observing the British political system. If they can’t make sense of what happens, perhaps nobody can. And that’s a worrying thought, because although their book is entertaining and very readable, it doesn’t leave usRead… Read more »
The Two Faces of I
“I” is a very powerful pronoun, but it has two distinct personalities – no doubt you have observed both. “I” can be used to convey power and significance to the subject at hand – the speaker is going all in as the poker players would say – infusing their knowledge, experience, and reputation into theRead… Read more »
“Gentlemen, we are out of money; Now we have to think” – Winston Churchill.
“Gentlemen, we are out of money; Now we have to think” – Winston Churchill. TechAmerica’s annual forecast made one thing clear, budgets are tight and they are only going to get tighter. The only way to be successful is to think and do things differently in government. But that sentiment is so much easier saidRead… Read more »
Troux: The answer to the new budget reality
I had the very good fortune to be invited to take part in a happy hour with great food and good drinks with Troux after the Enterprise Architecture (EA) conference I attended yesterday. Throughout the last few years where it seems as if every quarter has been their biggest quarter, they’ve also managed to consistentlyRead… Read more »
What would Don Draper Do with Big Data? HP’s Digital Marketing Hub
On one of my favorite shows, Mad Men, the executives of a 1960s advertising firm spend hours trying to get into the mind of their clients’ customers to come up with the perfect pitch. Just imagine what Don, Peggy, and Megan could have done with big data. Of course, data alone is not enough forRead… Read more »
It’s Not Too Late to Plan Your Acquisitions for FY14
GovLoop and Integrity Management Consulting are proud to present a 12-part series called “Conscientious Contracting: A Thoughtful Approach to Acquisition and Program Management,” that aims to address common challenges and achieve new efficiencies in government procurement. Happy New Year! I know, I know, FY14 got off to a rocky start because of the people overRead… Read more »
Good Read: Neil Blumenthal of Warby Parker on a Culture of Communication
Originally posted on #GovLife. Or as I’d like to call this post, Everything I Learned About Workplace Culture, I Learned From Warby Parker. But seriously. For those of you who don’t know about Warby Parker (I may need a moment to re-evaluate our friendship), they’re one of the small business darlings from New York thatRead… Read more »