Washington, D.C. — The Trump administration has launched a new initiative aimed at fast-tracking the modernisation of federal government systems through artificial intelligence and advanced technology.
The program, dubbed “Tech Force,” seeks to recruit approximately 1,000 early-career technologists to serve two-year terms across multiple federal agencies. Participants will earn annual salaries ranging from $150,000 to $200,000, according to officials.
Scott Kupor, Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), said the initiative is designed to address long-standing technology gaps across government institutions.
“There’s a tremendous amount of technology modernisation work that needs to be done across nearly every federal agency,” Kupor said. “This program is about bringing in the technical talent necessary to make that happen.”
The announcement comes days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order outlining a national policy framework to strengthen U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence. In a statement, OPM described AI leadership as “the paramount national challenge of this generation,” emphasising the need for skilled technologists within government to support innovation and modernisation.
Under the program, recruits may be placed in agencies such as the Departments of War, State, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services. Their work will focus on AI deployment, software development, data modernisation, and replacing outdated government systems.
To support the effort, the administration has partnered with more than 25 major technology companies, including Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon Web Services, Google Public Sector, NVIDIA, Palantir, Adobe, Uber, Zoom, and Dell Technologies.
Beyond competitive pay, Tech Force participants will receive career development opportunities spanning both the public and private sectors. Kupor said the program will conclude with a large-scale job fair connecting participants with private-sector employers.
“We want to show that people can come into government—even for just two years—do meaningful work, and leave with tremendous career opportunities,” he said.
The initiative specifically targets early-career professionals with five to seven years of experience or less, a group that Kupor said is underrepresented in government. While early-career workers make up about 22 percent of the private-sector workforce, they account for only about 7 percent of federal employees.
Upon completing the program, participants may choose to remain in government service or pursue opportunities elsewhere.
With Tech Force, the administration aims to strengthen federal technological capacity while positioning the U.S. to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving global AI landscape.