Scott Kupor's New Plan to Bring Tech Workers Into the Federal Government

In this episode of the Odd Lots podcast, hosts Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway interview Scott Kupor, the director of the Office of Personal Management (OPM), about the US Tech Force program, an initiative to bring tech talent into the federal government. Kupor discusses the challenges of recruiting and retaining tech workers in the public sector, including outdated perceptions of government jobs, compensation disparities, and bureaucratic hurdles. He outlines OPM's efforts to modernize hiring practices, reform performance management, and create a more appealing work environment, emphasizing the importance of culture change and measured risk-taking. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in government and the need for incremental adoption to improve efficiency.