The public sector needs an entire re-do. It is too archaic and slow moving. My company can onboard someone in a week (assuming no visa requirements). Why does it take literally months to year+ to get hired at DOT for example? Hybrid work force, higher pay, ditch antiquated and stupid pension systems and move to simple 401k match. If you emulate more efficient and flexible private business, your young workers will be more attracted to the public sector. The technical agencies like DOT can't be affording to lose brain power and not be able to get a new generation of engineers and planners.