OPM Tells Agencies to Prioritize Tech Talent in FY 2027 Hiring Plans

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) directed federal agencies to make technology recruiting a central element in their fiscal year (FY) 2027 workforce plans and to target at least 33% of external hires for early-career workers. In guidance issued July 30, OPM instructed agencies to incorporate dedicated hiring plans for artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, software engineering, data science, digital service delivery, and other technology positions into their staffing plans due Sept.