Structured Rule-Based Evaluation Engine

OPM 2-page rule in effect — September 27, 2025

Federal Resume Compliance for USAJOBS.

Catch avoidable documentation gaps before HR review. ResumeGov checks your federal resume against the OPM 2-page rule, GS-level qualification requirements, and vacancy-specific language — before HR screening.

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2-page

Formatting risk check

4-component

Structured scoring

Reviewable

Human approval required

Independent

Compliance platform

950–1,050

Target word range

Format-dependent

Final page count

Deterministic

Scoring model

Protected

Required language flagged

The problem

Small resume details can determine whether experience is credited.

Federal reviewers can only credit experience documented in the application. Missing dates, hours per week, or vacancy-specific experience can prevent a qualification finding.

Wrong length

Federal resumes submitted through USAJOBS must be no more than 2 pages under the September 2025 OPM rule. An over-length resume can make an application ineligible.

Missing qualification language

HR specialists use structured checklists. If your resume does not contain the exact qualification language from the vacancy announcement, you receive an ineligible rating before a hiring manager ever sees your application.

Unverifiable time-in-grade

Every position must list month/year dates and average hours per week. Missing this data prevents HR from calculating whether you meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirement — a near-automatic disqualifier.

OPM Regulation

The 2-Page Rule.
Effective September 27, 2025.

The Office of Personnel Management formalized a 2-page federal resume limit. USAJOBS requires applicants to choose a resume that is two pages or less, and an application submitted with only an over-length resume may be found ineligible.

The rule does not specify a word count directly — it specifies page count. ResumeGov uses word-count ranges as planning signals, not as an OPM requirement. Always verify the page count in the final rendered PDF.

Planning floor≈ 900 words

May lack needed detail

Planning range≈ 950–1,050

ResumeGov estimate, not an OPM limit

Formatting review1,051–1,100

Render and verify page count

High overflow risk> 1,100 words

Formatting determines final pages

Elements protected during vacancy tailoring

Required specialized experience language
Time-in-grade documentation (dates, hours/week)
Mandatory certifications and clearances
Competency language from the vacancy announcement
GS-level qualification thresholds
USAJOBS contact and employment fields

Scoring methodology

Structured scoring. Four components.

The compatibility score is a weighted composite of four independently measured components, each mapped to the OPM HR evaluation process.

Score = (KW × 0.40) + (SE × 0.30) + (CO × 0.20) + (AE × 0.10)
Keyword Match40%

Measures alignment between resume terminology and required keywords extracted from the vacancy announcement. Scores frequency, placement, and context.

Specialized Experience30%

Evaluates whether your experience narratives satisfy the OPM-defined specialized experience threshold for the target GS level. Checks depth, not just mention.

Compliance Score20%

Checks for mandatory federal formatting elements: month/year dates, hours per week, supervisor information, pay rate, and citizenship indicators.

Achievement Evidence10%

Identifies quantified accomplishments — metrics, cost savings, timelines, scope indicators — that distinguish your application at competitive GS levels.

How it works

Four steps to a compliant submission.

01

Upload resume + vacancy announcement

Paste your resume text and the full USAJOBS vacancy announcement. ResumeGov extracts qualification requirements, GS level, and required keywords automatically.

02

Receive compatibility score

A 4-component score identifies exactly where your resume under-performs: missing keywords, insufficient specialized experience language, compliance gaps, or weak achievement evidence.

03

Create a vacancy-targeted draft

ResumeGov reorganizes and rewrites only documented facts, prioritizes supported specialized experience, and lists missing evidence as questions instead of inventing it.

04

Review and submit

A second AI pass checks the draft against the source for unsupported claims before a credit is used. You review and download the DOCX — ResumeGov does not auto-submit to USAJOBS.

Plan comparison

What each plan includes.

FeatureFreeAnalystProfessional
Resume analyses3 total3 creditsUnlimited
Compatibility scoring (4-component)
Keyword gap report
Word count compliance check
Missing elements report
Vacancy-targeted, fact-checked rewrite—
Qualification coverage %—
KSA statement generation——
Optimization history——
Priority support——

Pricing

Straightforward plans. No usage surprises.

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  • 3 resume analyses
  • 4-component compatibility score
  • Keyword gap identification
  • Word count compliance check
  • Missing elements report
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$9.99one-time

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  • 1 optimization credit
  • Vacancy-targeted rewrite
  • Independent factual-safety check
  • Qualification coverage report
  • Download optimized DOCX

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$19.99one-time (3 credits)

For applicants targeting a specific vacancy announcement.

  • Everything in Free
  • 3 optimization credits
  • Vacancy-targeted rewrites
  • Independent factual-safety checks
  • Qualification coverage report
  • Two-page formatting risk guidance

Credits do not expire.

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$29/ month

For active applicants submitting multiple USAJOBS applications under the September 2025 rule.

  • Everything in Analyst
  • Unlimited analyses
  • Unlimited optimizations
  • KSA statement generation
  • Optimization history
  • Priority support

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FAQ

Common questions.

When did the OPM 2-page federal resume rule take effect?
The Office of Personnel Management 2-page federal resume limit became effective September 27, 2025. USAJOBS requires applicants to select a resume of two pages or less, and applications with only an over-length resume may be found ineligible.
What is the exact word count target for a compliant federal resume?
OPM does not set an exact word count. ResumeGov uses 950–1,050 words as an internal planning range, but page count depends on formatting. Applicants must verify that the final rendered document is no more than two pages.
Does ResumeGov fabricate or invent experience?
No. ResumeGov may reorder, clarify, and tailor documented experience to the vacancy, but it does not invent experience, credentials, metrics, or achievements. Every paid draft is checked against the source resume before a credit is used and remains reviewable by the applicant.
How does the scoring formula work?
The compatibility score is calculated from four weighted components: Keyword Match (40%), Specialized Experience alignment (30%), Compliance with mandatory elements (20%), and Achievement Evidence (10%). Each component is scored 0–100 and weighted into a composite 0–100 score.
Will optimization remove required qualification language?
ResumeGov prioritizes qualification evidence already supported by the source resume and independently checks the tailored draft for unsupported claims. Requirements that are not proven are reported as unresolved gaps instead of being copied into the resume.
What is included in the free plan?
The free plan includes 3 resume analyses with evidence-based scoring, keyword gaps, missing federal fields, and a safe rewrite preview. A complete vacancy-targeted, fact-checked resume and DOCX download require a paid credit or subscription.

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