The U.S. government has officially introduced the "Tech Force," a strategic initiative designed to bridge the widening technical skills gap within federal agencies. By partnering with nearly 30 private-sector leaders—including crypto heavyweights Coinbase and Robinhood—the program aims to modernize the government’s capabilities in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software engineering.
Under the new program, major tech firms like Apple, Nvidia, Amazon Web Services, and OpenAI will facilitate one- to two-year stints for their employees within federal departments. The government is looking to recruit approximately 1,000 participants, ranging from early-career professionals to seasoned managers, to serve in critical areas.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) highlighted a significant demographic challenge: only 7% of the federal workforce consists of early-career professionals, compared to nearly 25% in the private sector. The Tech Force aims to revitalize this pipeline of talent as older government employees reach retirement age.
The inclusion of Coinbase and Robinhood underscores the growing importance of digital asset expertise in federal oversight. As blockchain technology becomes more integrated into the global financial system, the government is looking to these platforms to help navigate:
Participants will be hired and funded by the specific agencies they serve, reporting directly to agency heads while receiving ongoing training from their private-sector counterparts.
OPM Director Scott Kupor noted that the goal is to prove that government work is high-stakes and intellectually rewarding. To ensure long-term career growth, the OPM and its partners plan to host job fairs for workers completing their service, signaling that a "tour of duty" in government is a highly valued asset for future private-sector roles.
December 2025, Cryptoniteuae