The OPM 2-page mandate is now active. Non-compliant resumes are being auto-screened out of USAJOBS before a human ever sees them. Our Dual-Format Strategy gives you both: a 2-page OPM-compliant resume for USA Staffing automation PLUS a 5-page Master Resume for interviews.
92% of our federal clients make Best Qualified. Is your resume keeping up?
Seven things every federal resume should have -- and most services skip.
A GS-12 Program Manager at the VA requires completely different positioning than the same series at DHS or DOE. The responsibilities, mission priorities, and internal culture vary by agency and even by location within that agency. Most services treat a job series as one-size-fits-all.
Our consultants know what USA Staffing scans for because they used to work with it. Every OPM-required field is present. Every format rule is met. Most resume writers have never sat on the other side of a federal hiring panel.
You get a 2-page OPM-compliant resume for automated screening and a 5-page master resume for interviews. Most services give you one document and hope it serves both purposes. It can't.
The 2-page is built to pass the system. The 5-page is built to impress the panel.
USA Staffing doesn't read for quality. It scans for compliance. A brilliant resume that doesn't match the announcement's exact language gets filtered out before a human ever sees it. The system rewards precision, not talent. That's why our process starts with the announcement, not your career history.
We don't use a generic list of federal keywords. We extract the exact phrases from your job announcement and map them into three zones across your resume. The system scans for the agency's exact language. Synonyms and paraphrases get filtered out.
Your writer is a certified resume professional. But if you're in cybersecurity, intelligence, or nuclear engineering, a resume writer alone isn't enough. We bring in a subject matter expert who actually works in your field to verify accuracy.
Applying to three different agencies means three different mission languages, cultures, and priorities. We retarget your resume for each one over 60 days. Most services deliver one version and wish you luck.
The few that offer revisions cap them at three and call it generous.
Other services cap you at three revisions and frame it as a feature. That's like advertising that a car comes with airbags. We don't cap revisions because that would mean we built ourselves an escape hatch from doing the job right.
A compliant workflow designed for current OPM requirements. Writers with federal HR experience validate every document through our structured compliance checklist.
We deconstruct your target USAJOBS announcement to identify critical Specialized Experience keywords and OPM requirements. This determines our strategy.
Federal officials interview YOU, not your writer. We extract your authentic voice through structured interviews so your resume represents you.
Your resume passes through our structured compliance checklist. We verify hours/week formatting, date requirements, and high-density formatting.
A reviewer with federal HR experience validates qualification alignment and format compliance. Final delivery includes coaching materials.
2026 OPM compliant with Dual-Format Strategy.
The May 2025 OPM Merit Hiring Plan changed everything. Our Dual-Format strategy helps clients navigate the mandate.
I was stuck on Eligible but not Referred for a year. Their rewrite got me Best Qualified on my first try.
My writer nailed the Leading Change ECQs perfectly. I passed the Qualifications Review Board without a single edit request.
They condensed 15 years of experience into a compliant document that hits every keyword. Perfect score.
GS-13 to SES promotions in Washington DC, Huntsville, San Antonio.
May 2025 Mandate Ready. Dual-Format Strategy: 2-page compliant for OPM automation + 5-page master for interview depth.
Best for entry-level professionals with 0-3 years of experience.
Ideal for professionals with 4-10 years of career growth.
For niche professionals who need targeted positioning.
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Entry-level federal positions. Compliant with OPM Merit Hiring Plan.
Mid-career federal professionals. Best value for most applicants.
Senior federal professionals and supervisors.
Senior Executive Service and equivalent positions.
Junior enlisted and company-grade officers.
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Essential transition package for mid-level federal employees.
Advanced package for supervisory-level federal professionals.
Premium transition for senior federal leaders.
Complete SES-to-private-sector transition.
Single strategic diagnostic to define your next move.
Structured launch plan for your career transition.
30-day intensive retainer with a dedicated career coach.
Complete 90-day career pivot with executive coaching.
Essential interview prep for your next opportunity.
Comprehensive interview mastery for competitive roles.
Executive-level interview coaching for C-suite and senior roles.
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Executive-level LinkedIn presence and thought leadership.
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Resume + cover letter tailored for international students.
Research-focused CV and supporting documents.
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OPM-compliant federal resume documents aligned to current USAJOBS hiring requirements.
Short-form resume aligned to current OPM and Merit Hiring Plan standards.
Expanded federal resume capturing full scope of duties, achievements, and KSAs.
Resume content aligned to specialized experience requirements.
Executive qualification narratives for senior-level federal roles.
OPM 2-Page Mandate compliant. 92% interview rate.
Questions about Dual-Format strategy and Coach-Don't-Ghostwrite protocol.
Effective May 29, 2025, OPM directed agencies to accept 2-page resumes for initial screening. Our Dual-Format strategy creates a 2-page Summary plus Accomplishment Record appendix for full depth.
Your resume should sound like YOU, not a consultant. We extract your authentic voice and accomplishments through intensive interviews, then structure them strategically. HR specialists can spot ghostwritten resumes.
Yes. Our Platinum SES Package includes all 5 ECQ narratives structured for QRB review. We understand the specific evidence and leadership examples that pass the Qualifications Review Board.
Yes. KSA narratives and SES Executive Core Qualifications are specialty services included in our Gold and Platinum federal packages. Our former GS-14 to SES consultants know exactly what reviewing officials seek.
The 2025 OPM Merit Hiring Plan introduced a 2-page limit for initial screening. Our Dual-Format Strategy creates both: a 2-page Summary for HR screening plus an Accomplishment Record appendix for interview depth.
Yes. Your 60-day revision window covers retargeting for multiple announcements. Different GS level? Different agency? We adapt your resume to match each specific posting at no extra charge within the window.
The Merit Hiring Plan requires four 200-word essays. We offer coaching services to help you develop authentic responses. We guide your thinking but you write in your own words - per certification requirements.
OPM Compliant - Dual-Format Strategy - Former Federal HR Staff
Schedule your federal resume consultation. Dual-Format compliance for the May 29, 2025 OPM 2-Page Resume Mandate. 92% interview rate.
Currently accepting new clients for March 2026. Federal hiring cycles move fast -- secure your slot now.
Federal resumes require specialized formatting. Our certified writers know what HR looks for.
Currently accepting new clients for March 2026. Federal hiring cycles move fast -- secure your slot now.
Discuss your target GS level and agency preferences.
USAJOBS-compliant resumes with proper formatting and KSAs.
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