Government & Public Sector — Federal Workforce Faces Major Shifts: FEMA, DoD, and Agency Staffing Changes Reshape Government

Government & Public Sector · 2026-02-27

A confluence of workforce transformation initiatives and challenges is reshaping federal operations in early 2026. The modernization of DoD's access management system signals a broader push toward digital efficiency, while FEMA's controversial staff reductions threaten disaster response capabilities. Meanwhile, GAO's staffing data reveals concerning agency-wide personnel losses, particularly at…