Agency Capacity

A survey of more than 2,000 former career federal employees across 55 agencies found perceived political influence was a leading reason for departure, while nearly three-quarters said their exits involved pressure, incentives, or involuntary separation. The reported loss of expertise and capacity could slow agency reviews, increase backlogs, and complicate contractor coordination, although the findings identify no specific procurement opportunity.

The IRS plans to hire roughly 1,000 employees across its Small Business and Self-Employed and Large Business and International divisions, plus about 175 for Criminal Investigation, after substantial workforce reductions. The staffing plan may affect the agency’s enforcement capacity, but the source identifies no solicitation, contract award, or other procurement opportunity.