Memo (2024): Extension and Amendment of Government-wide Direct Hire Appointing Authorities – STEM and Cybersecurity

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) authorized an extension and amendment to the government-wide direct hire authorities (DHA) for Scientific, Technical, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) positions, Acquisitions, as well as Cybersecurity and related positions, where they identified severe shortages of candidates and/or critical hiring needs.