The US government is launching a new initiative called the US Tech Force that will recruit approximately 1,000 early-career technologists for fellowships in federal agencies. The Office of Personnel Management will oversee this cross-government program designed to modernize government technology and accelerate AI adoption. N
The US Tech Force will place technology specialists in one to two-year fellowships across multiple federal agencies. The program specifically targets AI specialists, software engineers, and data scientists to address key government needs. The core objectives include modernizing agency infrastructure, integrating AI into federal operations more quickly, and addressing persistent technical staff shortages in government departments.
Fellows will receive competitive compensation ranging from $130,000 to $200,000 annually plus federal benefits. They will be assigned to designated high-impact projects within their host agencies, with the program being framed as a component of a broader presidential technology agenda aligned with an AI Action Plan and what organizers call a “Genesis Mission” to secure national leadership in advanced technology.
Private Sector Collaboration
The initiative has secured participation from an impressive roster of technology companies across cloud, AI, enterprise software, and cryptocurrency sectors. Partners include industry giants such as Nvidia, OpenAI, Adobe, Amazon Web Services, Apple, Google Public Sector, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, Oracle, Palantir, Salesforce, SAP, ServiceNow, Snowflake, Synopsys, Uber, Workday, xAI, and Zoom.
The partnership model focuses on direct placement of early-career professionals, establishing mentorship structures, and organizing speaker events featuring senior industry executives. This approach aims to effectively transfer operational expertise and technical knowledge into government projects, accelerating practical deployments rather than creating long-term government positions.
The combination of short-term fellowships, industry mentorship, and executive briefing programs is specifically designed to bring private sector innovation and efficiency into government operations.
This approach represents a significant shift in how the government addresses its technology needs, leveraging private sector expertise through concentrated, paid fellowships rather than traditional hiring or contracting models.
