Government & Public Sector — Federal Agencies Launch Major Hiring Initiatives as OPM Signals Shift from Contractor to Federal Workforce Model

Government & Public Sector · 2026-03-26

A significant transformation is underway in federal workforce strategy, with multiple agencies simultaneously pursuing aggressive hiring initiatives while OPM signals a broader policy shift away from contractor reliance. The CDC, CISA, and OPM's positions reflect a coordinated move toward rebuilding federal capacity through direct hiring rather than contracted services. This shift is particularly…