# CDC Plans 2027 Workforce Hiring

CDC Director Erica Schwartz says employee trust and morale are at an “all-time low” following substantial workforce cuts and leadership changes. The agency expects its hiring plan to begin in 2027, but the report identifies no active solicitation, contract value, or confirmed procurement opportunity.

- CDC’s planned hiring could affect future demand for contractor support, but the signal provides no scope, timing beyond 2027, or specific services being considered.
- Contractors serving public-health agencies should distinguish the agency’s workforce plans from an announced procurement; no bid or capture action is supported by this report alone.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Published:** November 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

### Key Quotes
> I do think during the COVID pandemic, there was an arrogance that came from institutions like the CDC, telling Americans that 'You will do this, you shall do this,' and really not having a conversation with the American public. And I want to be a CDC director that really has a conversation with the American public.
> — Erica Schwartz, CDC Director

### Sources
- [CDC director acknowledges employee trust is at an ‘all-time low’ - Government Executive](https://www.govexec.com/management/2026/11/cdc-director-acknowledges-employee-trust-all-time-low/417220) - Government Executive