The Donald Trump administration has officially launched the “US Tech Force”, a large-scale hiring initiative aimed at attracting top technical talent to federal jobs, with its focus on artificial intelligence and digital modernization.
The initiative aims to hire about 1,000 technologists for government positions on fixed-term contracts of up to two years. It targets software engineers, AI specialists, data scientists and cybersecurity specialists, placing them in federal agencies to tackle projects that officials say are critical to national competitiveness. The program is coordinated by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, which described it as a direct response to long-standing skills shortages in government technology teams.
But the timing has been surprising. Earlier in 2025, the Trump administration eliminated several federal modernization agencies, putting thousands of government technologists out of work. Now, Tech Force relies in part on temporary workers from big tech companies, with employees from companies like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Google, and Nvidia taking leave to fill their roles.
Officials say private sector involvement is essential rather than problematic. Partnering with large technology companies provides access to existing expertise without tying agencies to long-term staffing commitments. Participating companies can offer training support or allow employees to return after their government tenure ends.
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