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OPM Finalizes Rule on Direct Hiring for Acquisition Workers (PDF 30KB)

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OPM has published a final rule that amends its direct-hire authority regulations to allow non-Department of Defense agencies to recruit and appoint highly-qualified individuals for certain Federal acquisition positions deemed a shortage category under the Services Acquisition Reform Act of 2003. This final rule did not change the interim rule, which was published in August 2005.

OPM also issued a memorandum in August 2005 (PDF 776KB) that explains in detail how agencies can use this authority to attract talented individuals to the acquisition profession.
HR Flexibility Guide
OPM's Guide for Managers on Human Resources Flexibilities and Authorities in the Federal Government.
OPM Direct-Hire Authority information
Direct-Hire Authority Fact Sheet
FAI Recruitment Options and Authorities (PDF 30KB)