Very much aware. Have gone through the USDS hiring pipeline and was extended an offer. Your tour of duty is limited (between 6 months-2 years) due to how they hack the GS payscale, and I argue USDS/18F has the leadership and talent to deliver based on all available evidence. Matt Cutts did exceedingly well considering resourcing and his mandate, and I have similar hopes for the new USDS administrator. They produce results, full stop.
https://www.usds.gov/report-to-congress/2016/
https://www.usds.gov/report-to-congress/2017/fall/
https://www.usds.gov/resources/USDS-Impact-Report-2020.pdf