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New York Times
5 days ago
- Business
- New York Times
State Dept. Layoffs Hit Russia and Ukraine Analysts
Among the roughly 1,350 workers laid off at the State Department last week were senior analysts in the bureau of intelligence, including people who specialize in Russia and Ukraine, according to several current and former U.S. officials. The firings mean a loss of expertise as President Trump renews his efforts to settle the war between Russia and Ukraine, one of his top foreign policy goals. On Monday, Mr. Trump announced a new plan to send arms to Ukraine and threatened harsh economic penalties against Russia unless it agreed to a cease-fire. The layoffs were among several at the department's Bureau of Intelligence and Research, commonly known as INR. The bureau employs no spies and does not conduct surveillance of its own, but provides analysis about world events to help guide U.S. diplomacy. It is unclear how many intelligence analysts were dismissed on Friday, and the bureau still retains workers who will focus on Russia and Ukraine after the merger of two offices within INR. Ellen McCarthy, a former State Department official who led the bureau for two years during Mr. Trump's first term, said that paring jobs from it was 'shortsighted.' 'This isn't just about jobs, it's about weakening a critical capability at exactly the wrong time,' Ms. McCarthy wrote in a post on LinkedIn. 'The world is more complex, more volatile, and more interconnected than ever.' She added: 'We should be investing in INR, not shrinking it.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ClearanceJobs Announces Formation of Policy Advisory Board to Strengthen National Security Workforce Strategy
CENTENNIAL, Colo., January 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX) is pleased to announce the establishment of the ClearanceJobs Policy Advisory Board. As the leading online career platform and networking community for professionals with security clearances, the formation of the board reflects ClearanceJobs' commitment to serving as the premier voice of cleared professionals. Comprised of national security and federal workforce experts, the board will assist ClearanceJobs in aligning with the federal government's mission to attract and retain top cleared talent. The inaugural members of the ClearanceJobs Policy Advisory Board include: The Honorable William Evanina is the former Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) and the Founder and CEO of the Evanina Group. He is recognized for his leadership in counterintelligence and insider threat programs. The Honorable Ellen McCarthy is the former Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research (INR), and the current CEO and Founder of Trust in Media. She is an authority on open-source intelligence gathering and workforce planning. Jamie Jones Miller is the former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs and the current Regional Dean and CEO, Northeastern University- Arlington. She is widely known as an innovative expert in defense, security, and policy. Charles Phalen is the former Acting Director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and the current principal of CS Phalen & Associates. He brings decades of leadership in personnel vetting and security policy. The Policy Advisory Board's formation is a cornerstone of ClearanceJobs' updated strategy to ensure the national security workforce remains resilient, well-supported, and positioned to address evolving challenges. By leveraging the expertise of its members, the board will provide critical guidance to advance solutions for federal agencies and the cleared professional community. "ClearanceJobs has long been a trusted partner to both the national security workforce and the companies and government agencies who employ them," said Alex Schildt, President of ClearanceJobs. "The Policy Advisory Board underscores our ongoing commitment to being a thought leader for the national security workforce. We are honored to have such esteemed leaders join us in shaping the future of cleared workforce policy." As the federal government faces increasing challenges in recruiting and retaining cleared professionals, the board will help guide ClearanceJobs' efforts to support government hiring initiatives and ensure the security workforce is equipped to meet national security demands. Journalists: For more information, please email ClearanceJobs – About Us Founded in 2002, ClearanceJobs is a modern marketplace for career opportunities in national security. We maintain a strong commitment to connecting security-cleared professionals and employers in a secure and private platform to fill the jobs that safeguard our nation. Our protected career marketplace allows industry employers and candidates the ability to connect, converse, and exchange opportunities. From instant messaging to deep personal and company branding, ClearanceJobs balances participation by giving every user – both employers and candidates – a platform to share, explore, and engage. With offices in Colorado and Iowa, ClearanceJobs (a DHI Group, Inc. brand) is the largest service focused solely on professionals with U.S. federal government security clearances. DHI Group, Inc. – About Us DHI Group, Inc (NYSE: DHX) is a provider of AI-powered career marketplaces that focus on technology roles. DHI's two brands, Dice and ClearanceJobs, enable recruiters and hiring managers to efficiently search for and connect with highly skilled technology professionals based on the skills requested. The Company's patented algorithm manages over 100,000 unique technology skills. Additionally, our marketplaces allow tech professionals to find their ideal next career opportunity, with relevant advice and personalized insights. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Investor ContactTodd Kehrli or Jim ByersPondel Wilkinson, Inc.212-448-4181ir@ Media ContactPhoebe WellsPR & Partnerships Manager, ClearanceJobscjmedia@
