The Trump administration has launched the US Tech Force to recruit around 1,000 technologists into federal roles to boost digital modernization, AI capacity and government technology systems.
Washington: The Trump administration has formally launched a new initiative called the US Tech Force, aimed at bringing top technical talent into federal government roles to support digital modernization and artificial intelligence adoption across agencies.
The programme is designed to recruit around 1,000 software engineers, AI specialists, data scientists and cybersecurity professionals into fixed‑term government positions of up to two years. Participants will be embedded in federal departments and report directly to senior agency leaders rather than following traditional civil service tracks.
Officials say the effort is a direct response to persistent skill gaps in government technology teams. The US Office of Personnel Management, which is coordinating the Tech Force, noted that many agencies lack the in‑house expertise needed to manage complex technical systems, especially as AI becomes more important to defence, public services and infrastructure.
Recruits will work on a range of priority areas, including AI infrastructure, financial and administrative systems, and digital platforms that aim to make government services more efficient and user friendly. Salaries for Tech Force participants are expected to range between $150,000 and $200,000 per year, a move intended to make government roles more competitive with private‑sector offers.
The initiative follows earlier changes in 2025 in which several federal modernization units were dismantled, leading to the departure of many technology staff. The new programme relies in part on temporary placements from major technology companies, with staff from firms such as Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon Web Services and Nvidia taking leaves of absence to serve in government.
Administration officials argue that private‑sector participation is vital to the success of the Tech Force. They say partnerships with large technology firms offer access to up‑to‑date expertise without long‑term staffing commitments. In some cases companies may provide training support and allow employees to return after their government service.
By embedding technologists directly into agency operations, the administration hopes to accelerate delivery of technology projects and provide participants with high‑impact public‑sector experience before they return to industry or continue their careers in government.
