Federal & SES Resume Accelerator

Eligible but Not Referred. The USAJOBS Black Hole is real. The May 2025 OPM 2-Page Mandate changed the rules. Our Dual-Format Strategy delivers both: a 2-page compliant resume for USA Staffing automation PLUS a 5-page Master Resume for interview prep. 92% Best Qualified rate.

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Proven Federal Results

2026 OPM compliant with Dual-Format Strategy.

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Compliance vs. Guesswork: Don't Risk Rejection

Private sector writers effectively disqualify you from federal jobs. We don't.

Feature Generalist Writers ResumeYourWay Federal
Compliance Uses 1-2 page corporate formats (Instant Rejection). OPM-Compliant High-Density formats that satisfy the One Year Specialized Experience rule.
Knowledge Thinks KSAs are optional. Former Federal HR Specialists who know exactly how applications are scored.
Strategy Deletes boring details to save space. Dual-Format Strategy: A 2-page summary for the human + a Master Resume for the audit.
Safety No accountability for Eligible - Not Referred. 60-Day Compliance Commitment. We fix any formatting rejection for free.
Expertise Googles federal hiring rules. 17+ Former GS-14 to SES on staff who have sat on hiring panels.
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Federal Service Levels

Compliant with the May 2025 OPM Merit Hiring Plan.

GS-1 to 6

Bronze Federal Package

Entry-level federal positions. Compliant with OPM Merit Hiring Plan.

$429
  • 2-Page Mandate: Compliant
  • 5-Page Master: No
  • Essay Coaching: 2 Narratives
  • Civilian Resume: Not Included
  • 60-Day Retargeting
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GS-7 to 13

Silver Federal Package

Mid-career federal professionals. Best value for most applicants.

$629
  • 2-Page Mandate: Compliant
  • 5-Page Master: Yes
  • Essay Coaching: 4 Narratives
  • Civilian Resume: Included
  • 60-Day Retargeting
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GS-14 to 15

Gold Federal Package

Senior federal professionals and supervisors.

$879
  • 2-Page Mandate: Compliant
  • 5-Page Master: Yes
  • Essay Coaching: 6 Narratives
  • Civilian Resume: Included
  • LinkedIn Summary
  • 60-Day Retargeting
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SES

Platinum Federal Package

Senior Executive Service and equivalent positions.

$1,129
  • 2-Page Mandate: Compliant
  • 5-Page Master: Yes
  • Essay Coaching: All Required
  • Civilian Resume: Included
  • LinkedIn Full Optimization
  • Executive Bio
  • 60-Day Retargeting
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The Compliance-First Protocol

OPM compliance isn't optional - it's survival. Our 4-phase methodology combines regulatory expertise with interview positioning for the Dual-Format Strategy.

  1. Phase 1: Specialized Experience Excavation

    We map your career to OPM's MOSAIC Dictionary, extracting the exact language that proves 'One Year Specialized Experience' for your target series.

  2. Phase 2: The Compliance Audit

    Former Federal HR specialists run your resume through a mock-screening simulation. We identify what makes 70% of applicants fail before submission.

  3. Phase 3: Dual-Format Engineering

    We build two assets: A 2-page OPM-compliant summary for the ATS + a 5-page Master Resume for interview panels. Both assets, one strategy.

  4. Phase 4: Questionnaire Defense Protocol

    We reverse-engineer your resume to validate every 'Expert' rating on the Occupational Questionnaire. No inflation flags. No audit failures.

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What's Included: Federal Resume Document Package

OPM-compliant federal resume documents aligned to current USAJOBS hiring requirements.

2-Page Federal Resume

Short-form resume aligned to current OPM and Merit Hiring Plan standards.

Comprehensive Master Resume

Expanded federal resume capturing full scope of duties, achievements, and KSAs.

Vacancy-Specific Keywords

Resume content aligned to specialized experience requirements.

SES Narrative Support

Executive qualification narratives for senior-level federal roles.

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Your Federal Career Timeline

From 'eligible-not-referred' frustration to 'Best Qualified' positioning. The compliance-first journey that gets you in front of actual humans.

Day 1: Specialized Experience Mapping

We map your career to target series requirements. Every OPM keyword. Every qualification standard. You'll see exactly what's been missing.

Day 2-4: Dual-Format Engineering

We build your 2-page compliant summary AND your 5-page interview master. Two documents, one strategy. The system makes sense now.

Day 5-6: Questionnaire Defense

We reverse-engineer your resume against the Occupational Questionnaire. Every 'Expert' rating justified. No more guessing on self-assessments.

Day 7: Compliance Certification

Final package delivered with OPM compliance checklist and application tracker. You're not hoping - you're systematically advancing. You belong in Best Qualified.

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Federal Hiring Wins

The May 2025 OPM Merit Hiring Plan changed everything. Our Dual-Format strategy helps clients navigate the mandate.

Referred to Hiring Official

Referred to Hiring Official

I was stuck on Eligible but not Referred for a year. Their rewrite got me Best Qualified on my first try.

Terrence M.GS-13 Program ManagerWashington, DC
SES Certification Approved

ECQs passed the QRB first time

My writer nailed the Leading Change ECQs perfectly. I passed the Qualifications Review Board without a single edit request.

Elizabeth R.SES CandidateArlington, VA
Mandate Compliant

2-Page Mandate experts

They condensed 15 years of experience into a compliant document that hits every keyword. Perfect score.

Anthony B.Federal Law EnforcementGlynco, GA

The Federal Translation Dictionary

What USAJOBS reviewers actually read vs. what you think you wrote.

OPM 2026 Compliant

Aligned with latest OPM Merit Hiring guidance. Dual-format strategy for both USAJOBS and agency direct submissions.

Best Qualified Rating

Keyword optimization and accomplishment formatting engineered for automated scoring systems. Maximize your category placement.

Former Federal HR Review

Every federal resume reviewed by consultants who held GS-14, GS-15, and SES positions. They know what gets through.
You Say Recruiters Hear We Translate To
I manage a team Vague scope, no metrics Supervised 12 FTEs across 3 divisions with full budget authority
I helped with the project Supporting role, not a lead Led cross-functional initiative with measurable efficiency outcomes
Detail-oriented Everyone says that Zero-defect quality management validated through audit compliance record
Good communicator Filler word, no evidence Briefed SES leadership weekly on mission-critical program status
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What Happens After You Purchase

Your federal resume investment activates a compliance-driven delivery sequence built by former federal HR professionals.

Within 24 Hours of Purchase

1

Federal Intake & Compliance Review

Within 24 hours, your federal resume specialist conducts a deep-dive into your target series, grade level, and KSA requirements.

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First Draft with Compliance Check

Your USAJOBS-formatted draft arrives within 7-10 business days, pre-validated against OPM requirements.

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60-Day Federal Retargeting

For 60 days, we retarget your federal resume for every announcement — each version calibrated to the specific vacancy's specialized experience requirements.

How Your Work Is Checked

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17 Former Federal Employees

Our federal team includes former federal employees as consultants, including those who held GS-14, GS-15, and Senior Executive Service positions.

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OPM Compliance Built In

Every federal resume is built to meet Office of Personnel Management formatting and content standards.

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Subject Matter Expert Review

Every federal resume is reviewed by our 55+ SMEs - former federal hiring officials who validate your positioning.

Your Commitment & Common Questions

60-Day Commitment

Unlimited Federal Revisions for 60 Days - Full retargeting for each USAJOBS announcement — not just minor edits.

Direct Federal Specialist Access - Work directly with your assigned federal resume writer throughout the process.

Quick Questions

Will my resume be USAJOBS compliant?

Yes. Every federal resume is formatted and structured to meet OPM requirements and USAJOBS system compatibility.

How does federal retargeting work?

Each time you identify a new vacancy announcement, we adjust your resume to mirror that posting's specialized experience requirements and keywords.

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OPM 2-Page Mandate Compliant

Federal & SES Resume FAQ

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.

No - and that's why we employ former Federal HR Specialists. Private sector writers use 1-2 page formats that get instantly rejected. They don't understand 'One Year Specialized Experience,' MOSAIC competencies, or the Occupational Questionnaire trap. We do. We've sat on the other side of the hiring panel.

'Eligible' means you passed the minimum requirements. 'Referred' means you actually reached a human. Most applicants are 'Eligible - Not Referred' because their resume doesn't communicate enough value to beat the Category Rating cutoff. Our Dual-Format Strategy is designed to push you into the 'Best Qualified' category.

Probably the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself 'Expert' but your resume doesn't prove it, HR flags your application for 'inflation.' We use our Questionnaire Defense Protocol to reverse-engineer your resume - ensuring every 'Expert' rating has documented evidence in your experience section.

OPM 2-Page Mandate: Is Your Resume Compliant?

OPM Compliant - Dual-Format Strategy - Former Federal HR Staff

Ready to Land Your Federal Promotion?

Schedule your federal resume consultation. Dual-Format compliance for the May 29, 2025 OPM 2-Page Resume Mandate. 92% interview rate.

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Interview Rate
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OPM Compliant
110K+
Clients Served

Navigate USAJOBS With Confidence

Federal resumes require specialized formatting. Our certified writers know what HR looks for.

Free Federal Consultation

Discuss your target GS level and agency preferences.

Federal Resume Services

USAJOBS-compliant resumes with proper formatting and KSAs.

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Ask a Federal Expert

Questions about federal hiring timelines or qualifications?

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