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+layout: news
+publisher: FEDSCOOP
+title: OPM outlines incentives to attract, retain federal AI workforce
+url-link: https://fedscoop.com/opm-outlines-federal-ai-workforce-incentives/
+publication-date: February 27, 2024
+description: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued guidance to
+  federal agencies detailing pay and benefits flexibilities for AI positions to
+  attract and retain a skilled workforce for emerging technologies. This follows
+  President Joe Biden's executive order emphasizing federal AI hiring and the
+  authorization of direct-hire authority for AI positions by OPM in December.
+  The guidance includes recruitment and retention incentives, student loan
+  repayment, higher annual leave accrual rates for certain positions, and the
+  possibility of higher pay, alternative work schedules, and remote work.
+  Agencies are encouraged to use these flexibilities to fill difficult
+  positions, with OPM ready to assist in enhancing compensation tools.
+synopsis: >-
+  * OPM's guidance offers recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives,
+  including up to 25% of basic pay.
+
+  * Direct-hire authority for AI positions to streamline recruitment and address the technology's rapid development.
+
+  * Flexibilities such as student loan repayment and higher annual leave accrual rates for certain AI positions.
+
+  * Encouragement for agencies to use these incentives to attract and retain AI talent, with OPM's support for enhanced compensation tools.
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