The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, November 21, 2025
Nov 21, 2025
Jason Miller, executive editor at Federal News Network, dives into OPM's plans to modernize USA Hire, discussing vendor feedback and the potential impact on merit-based hiring. Joanna Makowska from the Animal Welfare Institute reveals a concerning drop in USDA fines post-Supreme Court decision, highlighting enforcement challenges in laboratories. Ryan Triplett of the Coalition for Fair Software Licensing examines the complexities of GSA OneGov’s enterprise agreements and the need for improved software asset visibility to ensure savings.
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OPM Reassessing USA Hire Capabilities
- USA Hire handles over a million applicant assessments and supports 140+ federal job series.
- OPM is rethinking the platform to access newer, private-sector assessment technologies.
Design Assessments For Hybrid And AI Risks
- OPM's RFI explicitly asks vendors about secure unproctored assessments, video interviews, and AI scoring.
- Agencies should plan for hybrid assessment modes and AI-mitigation strategies when responding.
Integration, Not Replacement, Drives Competition
- Industry sees USA Hire as adequate but isolated and in need of integration with commercial platforms.
- Opening integrations could reduce monopoly effects and spur competition for better tools.