direct-hire authority Archives

OPM rules federal agencies can rehire staff at higher pay grades

The guidance comes as government departments look for further ways to hire technology talent.

Jun 10, 2021 By John Hewitt Jones

Margaret Weichert, deputy director, OMB — Margaret Weichert speaks Nov. 14, 2019, at the Workforce Summit presented by FedScoop and WorkScoop. (Scoop News Group)

Margaret Weichert details federal workforce progress, and what’s to come

Building in agility to federal service, she said, is "absolutely critical."

Nov 15, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

OPM finalizes IT direct-hire authority without changes

It looks exactly like the draft regulation that the personnel agency proposed last October.

Apr 2, 2019 By Billy Mitchell

Margaret Weichert, OMB, OPM — Margaret Weichert speaks March 28, 2019, at the IT Modernization Summit presented by FedScoop. (FedScoop)

Weichert: IT direct-hire authority is almost here

The final regulations for IT direct-hire authority will be published on the Federal Register in a matter of days.

Mar 28, 2019 By Billy Mitchell

2018 in review: Technology modernization meets the federal workforce

This year saw the Trump administration merge its goals of IT modernization and workforce reform by proposing to reskill federal employees.

Dec 28, 2018 By Carten Cordell

OPM to delegate IT direct hire authority to agency heads

OPM published a proposed regulation in the Federal Register that would give CFO Act agencies direct hire authority when there is a shortage in skilled IT workers.

Oct 29, 2018 By Billy Mitchell

OPM director Jeff Pon talks about his plans for civil service reform at the Partnership for Public Service Wednesday with moderator Libby Casey, left, and OMB deputy director of management Margaret Weichert. (Carten Cordell / FedScoop)

OPM’s Pon wants broad direct-hire authority for STEM, cybersecurity jobs

The OPM director said he hoped to infuse agencies with more flexibility to attain top technology talent.

May 9, 2018 By Carten Cordell