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Federal Workforce

Operate federal HR lifecycle programs: competitive hiring, benefits elections, retirement claims, and suitability adjudication under Title 5 merit principles.

U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) · Independent

45 days

Hiring cycle

4

Programs

4

Journeys / flow steps

Enter this domain

Three roles. One product surface. Citizen applies, staff adjudicates, admin configures.

Programs

DEU Certificate

Certificate of eligibles and selection referral

~60d · status

FEHB/FEGLI

Health/life insurance enrollment

~14d · insurance

FERS

Annuity adjudication and payment start

~90d · cash_benefit

Suitability

Suitability adjudication decision

~60d · status

AI capabilities

  • Position classification assist
  • Benefits eligibility screening
  • Veterans preference checks

Citizen flow

  1. Match federal job or benefit
  2. Complete application package
  3. Verify preference eligibility
  4. Track hiring or enrollment

Operator flow

  1. Review classification disputes
  2. Audit veterans preference
  3. Approve benefit enrollments

Primary statutes

  • 5 USC § 1101 et seq.
  • 5 USC Chapters 33–34
  • 5 USC Chapters 83–84 (CSRS/FERS)
  • 5 USC Chapter 89 (FEHB)
  • 5 USC § 2108 (veterans preference)
  • 5 USC Chapter 75 (adverse actions)

Why this domain is unique

Governs federal HR lifecycle (competitive hiring, classification, FEHB/FEGLI, FERS) — not public FPL benefits. Eligibility uses veterans preference, qualification standards, suitability, and pay plans across multi-agency tenants.