The move could help expand the number of eligible candidates who apply to the bureau. If approved, employees working in-demand jobs, like cyber or healthcare, could be eligible for pay boosts of up to 50% of their salary. The DoD has been pushing to fill vacancies in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, IT and data analytics while contending with fierce talent competition Job postings from federal employers on Handshake increased by 22% over the past year. Lawmakers on the House’s oversight committee were keen on hearing hiring breakdowns for the IRS. Employees at USP Thomson have said they will consider leaving their posts if the pay incentives are discontinued. Another 1,000 positions are expected to be hired in the government's current fiscal year, which began on Oct. 1. DOJ, which oversees the Bureau of Prisons, sought a 25% retention bonus for employees at facilities in California, Oregon, Washington and Colorado. OPM added data science and operations research occupations under the authority. When was the last time the top hit on your playlist was made by a government agency? Load More