OPM Announces Governmentwide Hiring Push for Project Management Talent 

WASHINGTON, DC — The US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) today announced a cross-government hiring action to recruit Project Managers for critical roles across federal agencies.

Project management has long been identified as an area where the federal government faces a critical skills gap. OPM is tackling that skills gap with this cross-government hiring action. Selected candidates will lead major initiatives in areas such as artificial intelligence, healthcare, defense, energy, financial technology, and infrastructure, increasing on-time, on-budget delivery through professionalized project management practices. Applicants will be screened for qualifications and must complete project management and writing assessments to determine skills levels.

Like the Tech Force program, OPM will use a shared certificate allowing several agencies to hire qualified candidates from the same pool for one year. The effort supports a goal to hire about 250 professionals in project management and data science roles across government.

“Delivering on complex national priorities requires strong project management at every level of government,” OPM Director Scott Kupor said. “This effort helps agencies identify and hire professionals who can drive execution, manage risk, and ensure results for the American people.”

Click here to view the job posting and contact CrossGovHiring@opm.gov for more information.