John Hewitt Jones

John is the managing editor of FedScoop, and was previously a reporter at Institutional Investor in New York City. He has a master’s degree in social policy from the London School of Economics and his writing has appeared in The Scotsman and The Sunday Times of London newspapers.

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How DHS has tried to improve election security matters

US Marshals chief technology officer to join DHS

Workforce

Jessica Rosenworcel, Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) testifies during a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

FCC establishes new bureau dedicated to satellite industry oversight

Tech

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the federal government’s response to Hurricane Ian in the Roosevelt Room at the White House on September 30, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

White House appoints Anjana Rajan as assistant national cyber director for technology security

Workforce

The facade of the GAO building in downtown Washington, D.C. (Cory Doctorow/Flickr)

GAO reports 12% drop in protests filed during 2022 fiscal year

Acquisition

The General Services Administration (GSA) Headquarters building. (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

TMF awards U.S. AbilityOne Commission $1.8M to update procurement software

Modernization

Director of U.S. Office of Personnel Management Kiran Ahuja speaks during a roundtable with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, and federal workers on Oct. 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images).

Kiran Ahuja: OPM working to address ‘true angst’ over federal IT hiring inequities

Workforce

Department of Veterans Affairs, VA — (Getty Images)

VA names Lisa Rosenmerkel as acting chief data officer

Workforce

WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 07: The exterior of the White House from the North Lawn on August 7, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images)

Drew Myklegard installed as permanent US deputy federal chief information officer

Workforce

The General Services Administration (GSA) Headquarters building. (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Pinpointing critical software key to supply chain security, says Federal Acquisition Service leader

Acquisition