Trump launches U.S. Tech Force hiring program
The Trump administration on Monday launched the U.S. Tech Force, a federal recruiting program led by the Office of Personnel Management to hire about 1,000 senior software engineers, data scientists and product managers for two‑year stints across agencies including the IRS and Defense Department. OPM Director Scott Kupor said the effort aims to bolster AI and IT modernization capacity after recent workforce reductions, with participants able to remain in government or transition to the private sector after the term.
📌 Key Facts
- OPM is leading the U.S. Tech Force launch with a target of ~1,000 hires.
- Roles include software engineers, data scientists and product managers placed at agencies such as IRS and DoD.
- Two‑year terms with option to stay in government or move to private sector.