NASA Workforce Reduction: Latest Updates
Find out how NASA's workforce is shrinking rapidly as employees opt for early departures. Over 2,600 employees have already taken the Deferred Resignation Program deal, with more departures expected. Key positions like Human Resource directors and Center Directors are also seeing exits. This trend may lead to reassignments and relocations to maintain balance. The impact extends to contractors and university researchers, affecting the future pipeline of space scientists and engineers.
NASA’s workforce is shrinking rapidly, with over 2,600 employees opting for the Deferred Resignation Program and another 350 departures expected. This amounts to over 17% of the NASA workforce leaving soon. Key positions, including Human Resource directors and Center Directors, are among those departing. The agency is heading towards its lowest employment level since its inception. While agency-wide layoffs may not be necessary, targeted layoffs at centers may be on the horizon. Those staying behind face job market uncertainties. Reassignments and relocations will be needed to address the expertise gaps. Contractors, university researchers, and the pipeline of future space scientists and engineers will be impacted. This trend risks NASA's competitiveness in the global space race.
According to the source: NASA Watch.
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