From 31e1f16f3297d0fe2acf14a64f05d6d5fb428a03 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jcolford1 <138238565+jcolford1@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:29:05 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?Create=20News=20=E2=80=9Copm-outlines-incentive?= =?UTF-8?q?s-to-attract-retain-federal-ai-workforce=E2=80=9D?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit --- ...-to-attract-retain-federal-ai-workforce.md | 26 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 26 insertions(+) create mode 100644 _news/news/opm-outlines-incentives-to-attract-retain-federal-ai-workforce.md diff --git a/_news/news/opm-outlines-incentives-to-attract-retain-federal-ai-workforce.md b/_news/news/opm-outlines-incentives-to-attract-retain-federal-ai-workforce.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..fd150cb6 --- /dev/null +++ b/_news/news/opm-outlines-incentives-to-attract-retain-federal-ai-workforce.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +--- +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. +---