# Latest **URL:** https://www.fedwork.net/latest.md?page=3 [Latest](https://www.fedwork.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.fedwork.net/categories.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Manufacturing, Private Hiring Dramatically Increased in August](https://www.fedwork.net/t/manufacturing-private-hiring-dramatically-increased-in-august/4257)
**Author:** [@DDamp](https://www.fedwork.net/u/DDamp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 11:41am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/manufacturing-private-hiring-dramatically-increased-in-august/4257 "2026-09-08T11:41:26Z")
The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, nearly triple economists’ expectations. After years of decline, manufacturers added 16,000 jobs last month — the strongest monthly gain in three years — and 58,000 jobs this… --- ## [Mid-Year TSP Contribution Check](https://www.fedwork.net/t/mid-year-tsp-contribution-check/4256)
**Author:** [@DDamp](https://www.fedwork.net/u/DDamp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 11:34am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/mid-year-tsp-contribution-check/4256 "2026-09-08T11:34:50Z")
We’re past the halfway point of the year, and the math either works in your favor or it doesn’t. Front-loading contributions to hit the limit early in the year sounds smart, but if you max out your TSP in October, FERS e… --- ## [Hiring Continues Across TSA and Immigration Services](https://www.fedwork.net/t/hiring-continues-across-tsa-and-immigration-services/4255)
**Author:** [@DDamp](https://www.fedwork.net/u/DDamp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/hiring-continues-across-tsa-and-immigration-services/4255 "2026-09-07T16:13:38Z")
The Department of Homeland Security remains the largest federal law‑enforcement recruiter this month. TSA alone accounts for over 700 active job announcements; many include multiple positions. These vacancies make up a s… --- ## [Cyber and Digital Forensics Hiring Accelerates](https://www.fedwork.net/t/cyber-and-digital-forensics-hiring-accelerates/4254)
**Author:** [@DDamp](https://www.fedwork.net/u/DDamp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/cyber-and-digital-forensics-hiring-accelerates/4254 "2026-09-07T16:12:32Z")
The FBI is in the middle of a major recruitment effort to rebuild its cyber and technical workforce. After years of attrition, the Bureau is advertising more than 100 openings in cyber operations, digital forensics, inte… --- ## [Federal employee per diem rates will tick up slightly in 2027](https://www.fedwork.net/t/federal-employee-per-diem-rates-will-tick-up-slightly-in-2027/4253)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/federal-employee-per-diem-rates-will-tick-up-slightly-in-2027/4253 "2026-09-04T20:49:56Z")
Starting in October, federal employees on official travel will see a $3 increase in the standard per diem rate, the General Services Administration said…https://federalnewsnetwork.com/pay-benefits/2026/09/federal-employe… --- ## [What happens to a mission deferred? When priorities change, but the people don’t](https://www.fedwork.net/t/what-happens-to-a-mission-deferred-when-priorities-change-but-the-people-don-t/4252)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/what-happens-to-a-mission-deferred-when-priorities-change-but-the-people-don-t/4252 "2026-09-04T16:17:43Z")
This episode of Fed Thread offers a useful lesson for any federal employee or leader navigating a workplace where the ground keeps moving…What happens to a mission deferred? When priorities change, but the people don’t |… --- ## [Informatica Administrator (Secret Clearance Required)](https://www.fedwork.net/t/informatica-administrator-secret-clearance-required/4251)
**Author:** [@tbg](https://www.fedwork.net/u/tbg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/informatica-administrator-secret-clearance-required/4251 "2026-09-02T17:28:33Z")
Got you, Tina. You’re sitting on the FedWork “New Topic” screen and you just need the job ad text to paste in. Here is the full, clean, ready‑to‑post version — formatted perfectly for federal workers, contractors, and cl… --- ## [August was a month of rebounds for the TSP](https://www.fedwork.net/t/august-was-a-month-of-rebounds-for-the-tsp/4250)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 3:41pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/august-was-a-month-of-rebounds-for-the-tsp/4250 "2026-09-02T15:41:33Z")
All TSP funds ended in the black, with the highest increase being the I Fund at 3.3%, followed by the C and S Funds at 2.7% and 2.3%, respectively…August was a month of rebounds for the TSP | Federal News Network --- ## [Pentagon Expands AI Arsenal With Grok and ChatGPT for Military Use](https://www.fedwork.net/t/pentagon-expands-ai-arsenal-with-grok-and-chatgpt-for-military-use/4249)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 1:12pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/pentagon-expands-ai-arsenal-with-grok-and-chatgpt-for-military-use/4249 "2026-09-02T13:12:32Z")
The Pentagon is expanding its military AI platform with Grok and ChatGPT while keeping multiple models in the mix…Pentagon Expands AI Arsenal With Grok and ChatGPT for Military Use - ClearanceJobs --- ## [Federal unions warn a pay freeze will hurt federal hiring, retention](https://www.fedwork.net/t/federal-unions-warn-a-pay-freeze-will-hurt-federal-hiring-retention/4248)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 10:09pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/federal-unions-warn-a-pay-freeze-will-hurt-federal-hiring-retention/4248 "2026-08-31T22:09:29Z")
In the wake of Trump’s planned pay freeze, federal groups intensified calls for the passage of the FAIR Act or another measure to provide for a 2027 raise…Federal unions warn a pay freeze will hurt federal hiring, retent… --- ## [The most important retirement conversation may be the hardest to have](https://www.fedwork.net/t/the-most-important-retirement-conversation-may-be-the-hardest-to-have/4247)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/the-most-important-retirement-conversation-may-be-the-hardest-to-have/4247 "2026-08-28T19:46:55Z")
…The most important retirement conversation may be the hardest to have | Federal News Network --- ## [400 federal positions will now earn salaries of $400,000](https://www.fedwork.net/t/400-federal-positions-will-now-earn-salaries-of-400-000/4246)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/400-federal-positions-will-now-earn-salaries-of-400-000/4246 "2026-08-28T18:36:40Z")
OPM’s final rule this week aligns with President Donald Trump’s orders earlier this year to use the pay authority for up to 400 national security roles…400 federal positions will now earn salaries of $400,000 | Federal N… --- ## [Trump officially plans for civilian federal pay freeze in 2027](https://www.fedwork.net/t/trump-officially-plans-for-civilian-federal-pay-freeze-in-2027/4245)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/trump-officially-plans-for-civilian-federal-pay-freeze-in-2027/4245 "2026-08-28T16:56:27Z")
The alternative pay plan that the White House issued this week carves out exceptions to give larger raises to federal law enforcement and military personnel…https://federalnewsnetwork.com/pay/2026/08/trump-officially-pla… --- ## [Federal wildland firefighters can now earn higher pay rates](https://www.fedwork.net/t/federal-wildland-firefighters-can-now-earn-higher-pay-rates/4244)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/federal-wildland-firefighters-can-now-earn-higher-pay-rates/4244 "2026-08-27T19:32:50Z")
OPM says the final rule creates “pay parity,” since both types of work involve similar health and safety risks from fire and smoke…Federal wildland firefighters can now earn higher pay rates | Federal News Network --- ## [September could bring answers on several issues federal employees have been tracking for months](https://www.fedwork.net/t/september-could-bring-answers-on-several-issues-federal-employees-have-been-tracking-for-months/4243)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/september-could-bring-answers-on-several-issues-federal-employees-have-been-tracking-for-months/4243 "2026-08-26T19:16:28Z")
“I don’t think a lot of people want a shut down heading into an election, but it’s been a rather chaotic environment in Congress,” said John Hatton…September could bring answers on several issues federal employees have b… --- ## [The court said to pay up. So where’s Secret Service’s overtime?](https://www.fedwork.net/t/the-court-said-to-pay-up-so-where-s-secret-service-s-overtime/4242)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/the-court-said-to-pay-up-so-where-s-secret-service-s-overtime/4242 "2026-08-26T19:06:10Z")
“Now our challenge is to communicate this settlement…over 5,000 current and former Secret Service agents are entitled to share in,” Nicholas Wieczorek said…The court said to pay up. So where’s Secret Service’s overtime? … --- ## [Thousands of feds who took the DRP have essentially been replaced](https://www.fedwork.net/t/thousands-of-feds-who-took-the-drp-have-essentially-been-replaced/4241)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/thousands-of-feds-who-took-the-drp-have-essentially-been-replaced/4241 "2026-08-26T16:03:14Z")
--- ## [I am just out here to learn ](https://www.fedwork.net/t/i-am-just-out-here-to-learn/4240)
**Author:** [@2motley](https://www.fedwork.net/u/2motley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/i-am-just-out-here-to-learn/4240 "2026-08-25T17:10:23Z")
Hello everyone. I’m clearance‑eligible and exploring opportunities in federal QA, mission assurance, and operational risk roles. I’m here to learn from experienced operators, understand the landscape, and get a sense of … --- ## [Data Scientist/AI Intern](https://www.fedwork.net/t/data-scientist-ai-intern/4239)
**Author:** [@Abhinav1](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Abhinav1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 10:43am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/data-scientist-ai-intern/4239 "2026-08-23T10:43:17Z")
Im new to this site and I do not have a clearance or anything yet, I was wondering how I could make myself more attractive when applying to federal jobs or any jobs that may need clearances? I am currently a junior in co… --- ## [Adapt or fall...Realization of Oil Depletion](https://www.fedwork.net/t/adapt-or-fall-realization-of-oil-depletion/4238)
**Author:** [@Terminologic](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Terminologic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 10:43am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/adapt-or-fall-realization-of-oil-depletion/4238 "2026-08-23T10:43:01Z")
Strategic Oil Reserves Managing Depletion, Price Volatility, Shock-Barrier Transitions, and Civilizational Option Space Executive Summary Petroleum should no longer be understood solely as a commodity whose signifi… --- ## [Desert Target-Replica Complex](https://www.fedwork.net/t/desert-target-replica-complex/4237)
**Author:** [@Terminologic](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Terminologic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 10:42am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/desert-target-replica-complex/4237 "2026-08-23T10:42:25Z")
DESERT TARGET-REPLICA COMPLEX China’s expanding desert target-replica complexes deserve attention—but also disciplined interpretation. Open-source satellite reporting indicates that China has constructed and repeatedly… --- ## [The TSP 5-Year ROTH Conversion Rule – How it Works](https://www.fedwork.net/t/the-tsp-5-year-roth-conversion-rule-how-it-works/4235)
**Author:** [@DDamp](https://www.fedwork.net/u/DDamp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/the-tsp-5-year-roth-conversion-rule-how-it-works/4235 "2026-08-22T14:31:50Z")
When you convert traditional funds to a Roth TSP, each conversion has its own 5-year clock, but this clock only applies to the earnings or to avoiding a 10% early withdrawal penalty on the converted principal if you are … --- ## [OPM's Reorganization and the Retirement Processing Impact](https://www.fedwork.net/t/opms-reorganization-and-the-retirement-processing-impact/4233)
**Author:** [@DDamp](https://www.fedwork.net/u/DDamp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 11:48am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/opms-reorganization-and-the-retirement-processing-impact/4233 "2026-08-22T11:48:23Z")
OPM has downsized its headcount by 35% (over 1,050 staff) and eliminated 10 offices. A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report highlighted that this internal reorganization has resulted in operational capacity gaps… --- ## [2026 Federal Employment Trends Update](https://www.fedwork.net/t/2026-federal-employment-trends-update/4232)
**Author:** [@DDamp](https://www.fedwork.net/u/DDamp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 11:38am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/2026-federal-employment-trends-update/4232 "2026-08-22T11:38:09Z")
The U.S. federal civilian workforce has shrunk to roughly 1.95 million employees, marking a decrease of approximately 11.5% to 12% since its late 2024 peak. This represents the sharpest year-over-year drawdown of the fed… --- ## [Retirement Pension ](https://www.fedwork.net/t/retirement-pension/4209)
**Author:** [@Navyboy63](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Navyboy63)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/retirement-pension/4209 "2026-08-21T15:01:29Z")
Just wondering if $270.00 a month is normal that is after all my deductions I am trying to find out if they used 1 percent or 1.1 percent I have 24 years and 10 months of time after I retired I was 62 years old thanks in… --- ## [Federal Special Salary Rates Lookup](https://www.fedwork.net/t/federal-special-salary-rates-lookup/4230)
**Author:** [@DDamp](https://www.fedwork.net/u/DDamp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/federal-special-salary-rates-lookup/4230 "2026-08-21T14:48:13Z")
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) manages pay schedules and temporary adjustments designed to address recruitment and retention issues. You can look up active schedules by agency, occupation code, or geographic re… --- ## [A New Presidential Memorandum Strengthens America’s leadership in space transportation](https://www.fedwork.net/t/a-new-presidential-memorandum-strengthens-america-s-leadership-in-space-transportation/4227)
**Author:** [@DDamp](https://www.fedwork.net/u/DDamp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/a-new-presidential-memorandum-strengthens-america-s-leadership-in-space-transportation/4227 "2026-08-21T11:28:20Z")
The Memorandum directs agencies to incentivize co-development of space transportation infrastructure with private-sector partners. It delivers a clear, comprehensive America First approach to ensuring reliable, affordabl… --- ## [The government’s oldest obligations have long faced a gap between commitment and execution](https://www.fedwork.net/t/the-government-s-oldest-obligations-have-long-faced-a-gap-between-commitment-and-execution/4225)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/the-government-s-oldest-obligations-have-long-faced-a-gap-between-commitment-and-execution/4225 "2026-08-19T18:48:34Z")
“There’s all sorts of examples of when tribes are fully resourced and do well, there’s spillovers for non-Native communities as well,” said Rob Maxim…The government’s oldest obligations have long faced a gap between comm… --- ## [Federal workers sour on government work, decrying eroding job security](https://www.fedwork.net/t/federal-workers-sour-on-government-work-decrying-eroding-job-security/4224)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 10:54am UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/federal-workers-sour-on-government-work-decrying-eroding-job-security/4224 "2026-08-19T10:54:19Z")
--- ## [Federal Hiring Gets a Major Overhaul Under OPM’s FY 2027 Plan](https://www.fedwork.net/t/federal-hiring-gets-a-major-overhaul-under-opm-s-fy-2027-plan/4223)
**Author:** [@FedWork](https://www.fedwork.net/u/FedWork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/federal-hiring-gets-a-major-overhaul-under-opm-s-fy-2027-plan/4223 "2026-08-18T16:37:09Z")
The new staffing framework prioritizes mission-critical jobs, technology talent, regional hiring, and data-driven workforce decisions…Federal Hiring Gets a Major Overhaul Under OPM’s FY 2027 Plan - ClearanceJobs [Previous page](https://www.fedwork.net/latest.md?page=2) [Next page](https://www.fedwork.net/latest.md?page=4)