NSA Expected to Chop Up to 2,000 Civilian Jobs

The National Security Agency is expected to eliminate up to 2,000 civilian jobs as the Trump administration continues its effort to reduce the sprawl of the federal bureaucracy by making across-the-board cuts throughout the government, according to The Record.

Citing three people familiar with the plan, the news outlet reported Tuesday that the world’s largest electronic spy agency has been directed to shrink its civilian workforce by 8%, with targeted positions reportedly including everything from administrative staff to cybersecurity operatives.

Between 1,500 and 2,000 positions are slated for termination, according to The Record’s sources.

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