The National Security Personnel System (NSPS) continues to be implemented slowly in the Department of Defense. In her article in the Armed Forces Comptroller (AFC) Journal, Pat Bradshaw (Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Civilian Personnel Policy) characterized NSPS as "the impetus and framework for transforming the Department's civilian workforce." According to Bradshaw, NSPS emphasizes accountability, flexibility, and results. (The entire article –"The Transformation of the Department of Defense Senior Executive Corps" -- appears on pages 21 to 24 in the Summer 2006 issue of the AFC.)
How much do you know about NSPS? Do you believe NSPS will ever be implemented where you work? If it is implemented, do you think it will help or hurt your career as a civilian defense financial manager?
