People are policy.
FAS' Day One Talent Hub is our initiative to help federal agencies identify and access world-class technical talent to advance progress on priorities where science and technology can make a dramatic impact.
Meeting the Moment
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Now more than ever, scientific and technical expertise in government can make a world of difference for public servants and citizens alike. And while many experts are motivated by the idea of public service, they don’t know where or how to begin exploring a high-impact “tour of service.”
Federal agencies often lack deep reach into the expert communities best positioned to help on key priorities — and the muscle memory to harness key flexible hiring authorities to bring them in quickly.
The Talent Hub rapidly identifies, matches, and deploys technical talent into federal agencies to work on the most urgent policy priorities through key flexible authorities, like the Intergovernmental Personnel Act Mobility Program.
For federal partners, this is a one-stop-shop to receive support and guidance to engage scientific and technical talent in agency priorities, including:
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1) Identifying and Brokering Talent
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Matching and onboarding scientific and technical talent to federal agencies for “tours of service” focused on addressing urgent policy priorities. The Day One Project offers administrative support and an experienced team to help agencies in identifying and onboarding scientific and technical talent into offices where agencies need them the most.
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2) Helping Build Capacity To Use Flexible Hiring Mechanisms
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Meeting agency needs by providing support to leverage flexible hiring mechanisms. Flexible hiring mechanisms are dramatically underutilized by federal agencies, as many lack 1) the time, resources and know-how to navigate their complicated requirements and use cases, and 2) the access to networks to identify the top talent for a relevant position.
Flexible Hiring Guidebook
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Various flexible hiring mechanisms can help federal teams address their complex and dynamic needs while tackling ambitious policy agendas and programs, yet there is lack of ready information on how to best utilize them.
With this resource guide, federal managers will gain practical information to better leverage available mechanisms to hire outstanding scientific and technical talent, including resources and templates to utilize the Intergovernmental Personnel Act Mobility Program and Schedule A fellowship-hiring authority.
​To learn more about FAS' Day One Talent Hub, read our FAQ below or send your questions to info@dayoneproject.org.
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