National Security Workforce Downsizing

SOURCE www.npr.org
Employees at the CIA, NSA, and ODNI received deferred resignation offer letters, causing panic within the national security community. The move is part of efforts to downsize the federal government under the Trump administration.

Key Points

  • Deferred resignation offer letters sent to CIA, NSA, and ODNI employees
  • Part of broader efforts to downsize federal government
  • Concerns within national security community about loss of workforce

Pros

  • Efforts to align intelligence community with President Trump's agenda
  • Opportunities for rising leaders to emerge

Cons

  • Loss of years of experience and talent
  • Potential departure of individuals with valuable secrets