DHS Intelligence: Workforce Reduction & Restructuring
DHS Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) renews efforts to reduce workforce via deferred resignation program (DRP). Aiming for 500 employees after earlier cuts faced pushback. Restructuring underway.
DHS Intelligence Office: Staff Cuts & Controversy
DHS's Office of Intelligence and Analysis plans major staff cuts amid controversy over past domestic spying. Concerns linger regarding potential abuses and intelligence failures. Reduction from 1000 to 275.
ICE Enforcement: Federal Employees Assist in Immigration Crackdown
With increased ICE enforcement, federal employees from various agencies are being reassigned to assist in apprehending and deporting undocumented immigrants. This shift has sparked controversy and internal strain.
DHS cyber hiring program got off on the wrong foot, CIO says, but progress is showing
Hysen told Congress that the department has almost 2,000 cybersecurity vacancies and said that DHS "has committed to expanding CTMS" to include other agency components while also broadening the program to accommodate applicants specializing in artificial intelligence and data science.