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Trump Launches Tech Force to Recruit 1,000 Innovators

12/17/2025

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. Tech Force was launched by U.S. President Donald Trump to recruit 1,000 technologists to modernize federal government operations.
The program is led by the Office of Personnel Management and seeks software engineers, AI specialists, and data scientists for two-year assignments across various agencies.
Participants can earn salaries between $130,000 and $200,000, with no formal degree required.
Applications are open, and the first recruits are expected by March 2026.

History

Historical Context

Established on August 11, 2014, by President Barack Obama, the U.S. Digital Service Initiative aimed to enhance government technology following the Healthcare.gov launch crisis. By recruiting top tech talent, it sought to modernize federal operations. As of 2024, the initiative had collaborated with 31 agencies, significantly improving public services and fostering trust in technology-driven solutions.

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Story summary

The U.S. Tech Force was launched by U.S. President Donald Trump to recruit 1,000 technologists to modernize federal government operations.
The program is led by the Office of Personnel Management and seeks software engineers, AI specialists, and data scientists for two-year assignments across various agencies.
Participants can earn salaries between $130,000 and $200,000, with no formal degree required.
Applications are open, and the first recruits are expected by March 2026.

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