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GSA Gears Up for Hiring Spree Despite Recent Workforce Reductions
In a noteworthy development, the General Services Administration (GSA) is looking to onboard new talent, announcing job postings for contract specialists and supervisory contract specialists. This comes even after the agency has seen a reduction in its workforce by thousands of employees.
The Federal Acquisition Service spearheads this hiring initiative, seeking individuals for contract specialist positions at the GS-12 and GS-13 pay scales. For those looking to lead, supervisory contract specialist roles are also available at the GS-14 and GS-15 levels. These opportunities are not limited to a single location, with positions open in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and ten other locations across the nation.
While the exact number of new hires remains undisclosed by the GSA, some estimations suggest that it could be up to a thousand new employees. This potential surge in hiring is speculated to be linked to the Trump administration’s aim to centralize contracting for common goods and services at the GSA.
This news arrives amidst a backdrop of significant workforce shifts within the federal government. It’s worth noting that the Trump administration is also facing legal challenges regarding its executive order to terminate union contracts and broadly cancel collective bargaining at federal agencies, citing national security concerns. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is planning major cuts to its headquarters workforce, including its AI Corps and Customer Experience Directorate. Simultaneously, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is actively promoting artificial intelligence adoption across agencies, with the GSA tasked with developing tools to aid in the acquisition of AI technologies. The Energy Department has also identified potential sites for AI data centers.
Despite some agencies facing reductions and policy shifts, GSA’s move to hire new contract specialists indicates a strategic focus on its acquisition services. This development will likely be of interest to those in the contracting field and observers of federal workforce trends.
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