Integrated Network Solutions in Government Hiring Trends (INSIGHT+)

The Integrated Network Solutions in Government Hiring Trends (INSIGHT+) database supports research on the U.S. federal civil service labor market. As of September 2024, the federal workforce included over 2.4 million civilian employees spanning more than 400 occupations, with over 85% located outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. INSIGHT + integrates micro-, meso-, and macro-level statistics from sources ranging from governmental and academic sources. Our database covers workforce dynamics from 2018 to 2023. It allows granular multivariate analyses and accommodates agency-, location-, and institution-specific tables that can be matched in the future with further detailed data on agency outputs such as discretionary grants, contracts, contingent liabilities, and various economic impacts. This article outlines the current capabilities and significance of INSIGHT + for civil service labor market research, emphasizing ongoing enhancements to enrich analyses of civil service institutions.