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OPM tells agencies to put tech recruiting at the center of staffing plans

  • Sean Michael Newhouse--GovExec.com
  • published date: 2026-08-03 22:00:00 UTC

The guidance from the government’s HR agency also set a governmentwide goal that at least 33% of external hires be early-career workers.

Agencies should prioritize recruiting tech talent in their hiring plans for next fiscal year, the Office of Personnel Management said in guidance released on July 30.  Planning for technology and pl… [+2886 chars]