Office of Personnel Management acting Director Robert Shriver testifies before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Committee on Capitol Hill on May 22, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images) OPM extends direct hire authorities for STEM, cyber, acquisition roles The personnel agency said DHA for those positions will now run through the end of 2028. Sep 23, 2024 By Matt Bracken