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NASA's Workforce Reset Aims to Bring Core Skills Back In-House
policy16 days ago

NASA's Workforce Reset Aims to Bring Core Skills Back In-House

Keith Cowing analyzes Jared Isaacman’s directive to restore NASA’s core competencies by shifting critical work from contractors back to civil service, tightening procurement, and building in-house expertise, with rapid actions like workforce assessments, transition plans, onboarding, and the creation of center makerspaces; he cautions that 2025’s staff losses, a fragile strategic plan, and budget pressures complicate the effort, but emphasizes the need for broader audience engagement and internal culture changes to realize Artemis-era ambitions.

via NASA Watch|
#civil-service#contractors#directive
NASA to Rebuild In-House Expertise, Shrinking Its Contractor Footprint
science18 days ago

NASA to Rebuild In-House Expertise, Shrinking Its Contractor Footprint

NASA plans a shift to bring core engineering and operations in-house after losing about 20% of civil servants, with roughly 75% of its workforce currently contractors; a new directive orders a 30-day assessment to identify roles to convert to civil service and 60-day rapid onboarding, while expanding the Tech Force program, training, and internships, and requiring future contracts to include right-to-repair provisions and makerspaces—aiming to reduce contractor reliance and potentially save about $1.4 billion annually, according to Isaacman (though he did not detail the calculation).

via SpaceNews|
#civilservants#contractors#inhouse
NASA to Rebuild Core Competencies by Bringing Work In-House
space-policy19 days ago

NASA to Rebuild Core Competencies by Bringing Work In-House

NASA unveils a workforce directive to restore internal engineering, operations, and scientific capabilities by auditing which work should be brought back in-house, converting critical roles to civil service, speeding onboarding, strengthening the talent pipeline (including OPM TechForce and internships), and enabling rapid prototyping with makerspaces, while adding right‑to‑repair provisions and removing restrictive clauses to reduce external dependencies—aimed at saving up to $1B annually and advancing the President’s space policy.

via NASA Watch|
#contractors#core-competencies#in-house
Controversy and Chaos at Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center
politics7 months ago

Controversy and Chaos at Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has rapidly built a migrant detention facility called 'Alligator Alcatraz' using emergency powers that bypass standard bidding processes, funneling millions to politically connected contractors. The project, funded by a large emergency fund, has raised concerns about transparency, cost, and the use of emergency declarations for political purposes, with critics arguing it diverts funds from essential public services.

via Orlando Sentinel|
#contractors#desantis#disaster-funds
politics7 months ago

Controversy Mounts Over Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Immigration Facility

President Trump and Ron DeSantis toured 'Alligator Alcatraz,' a newly built, controversial immigration detention center in Florida, which was constructed rapidly by contractors who are significant donors to both politicians. The facility, surrounded by wildlife, has raised concerns about its construction process and the influence of donor contractors, with some suggesting it serves as a symbolic and deterrent measure for migrants.

via Rolling Stone|
#alligator-alcatraz#contractors#donald-trump
"Home Depot's $18 Billion Acquisition of SRS Distribution Targets Pro Customer Growth"
business1 year ago

"Home Depot's $18 Billion Acquisition of SRS Distribution Targets Pro Customer Growth"

Home Depot is acquiring SRS Distribution for $18 billion in a move to attract more professional customers, particularly contractors and construction companies. SRS, a distributor of supplies for professional roofers and contractors, is expected to operate independently within Home Depot and will help the retailer expand its pro business. The acquisition is part of Home Depot's strategy to bolster its e-commerce sales, open new distribution centers, and strengthen its position in the professional customer market.

via USA TODAY|
#acquisition#business#contractors
"Nintendo's Testing Layoffs and Shakeups Precede Switch 2 Launch"
gaming1 year ago

"Nintendo's Testing Layoffs and Shakeups Precede Switch 2 Launch"

Nintendo of America is reportedly undergoing a "massive downsizing," with over 100 contractor layoffs ahead of the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. The company is creating new full-time positions but moving affected employees out of software testing. This comes amid reports of a shift in the Switch 2 launch window from late 2024 to early 2025. The layoffs raise questions about Nintendo's QA plans for its first-party lineup, while previous claims of a harmful work culture and pay inequity have also been highlighted.

via Game Developer|
#contractors#game-development#gaming