Federal Biotechnology Workforce Assessment Act

The Federal Biotechnology Workforce Assessment Act directs the Office of Personnel Management to evaluate the current and future staffing needs for biotechnology roles across various federal agencies. This assessment requires detailed analysis of position requirements, necessary security clearances, and potential funding gaps, while also examining how well existing job classifications track these specialized roles. The report will explore strategies to address workforce challenges, such as training current employees, sharing staff between agencies, and creating pools of prequalified outside experts. Ultimately, the findings will be submitted to congressional oversight committees to inform decisions on how federal agencies can better develop their biotechnology capabilities.