The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

Programs that introduce students to science, technology and artificial intelligence can shape the federal workforce years before a hiring decision is made. Through national competitions, teacher-development efforts and new AI initiatives, one Department of Energy leader has worked to expand those opportunities. Joining me now is Jan Tyler, recipient of the 2026 Arthur S. Flemming Award.
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The Senior Executives Association is calling for Congress to take a larger role in setting key federal workforce policies. Its new policy agenda argues that some rules affecting career executives should be established in statute rather than changing from one administration to the next. Joining me for an exclusive conversation is Mary Kate Whalen, president of SEA.
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Some military installations face persistent challenges recruiting workers and delivering critical services because of where they're located. A new GAO review found the Defense Department still lacks a consistent definition of what qualifies as a remote or isolated installation, making it harder to target resources and support those communities. Joining me now with the details is Kristy Williams, director in GAO's Defense Capabilities and Management team.
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Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Some federal workforce policies change with each administration. The Senior Executives Association says Congress should settle more of those questions in law
The next generation of scientists, engineers and AI specialists won't appear overnight. One Department of Energy leader is being recognized for helping create more pathways into those fields
Good management starts with knowing where your biggest challenges are, and GAO says the Defense Department lacks a consistent way to identify its most remote installations
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The Defense Department has backed itself into a corner with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. Every reason Kirsten Davies, the DoD chief information officer, gave for pausing CMMC and for conducting a “top to bottom” review has been called into question based on data in its own request for information. Federal News Network executive editor Jason Miller joins me with exclusive details about why DoD's rationale for its CMMC pause is falling apart.
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