Individuals with science, technology, engineering, mathematical and medical (STEMM) skills play a key role in helping our government fulfill its critical missions and foster America’s global competitiveness. However, as the demand for STEMM talent increases and the supply shrinks, the ability for government to fill these critical positions is at risk. In this hyper-competitive environment, how can agencies increase their odds of landing the best STEMM talent?

That is what the Partnership for Public Service and Booz Allen Hamilton set out to understand in the report, “The Biggest Bang Theory: How to Get the Most out of the Competitive Search for STEMM Talent.” The report includes 10 best practices for how federal agencies can sharpen their recruiting and hiring game and land top STEMM talent.