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OPM Adds Remote-Only Filter, Pushes Skills-Based Hiring

6/22/2026

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OPM launched a USAJobs filter on Aug. 23 that lets users search only remote federal jobs to promote DEIA.
Deputy chief of staff Khalilah Harris announced the agency’s remote-work expansion and related DEIA initiatives.
OPM urged agencies to replace bachelor-degree requirements with skills-based criteria to widen applicant pools.
OPM is piloting blind senior-role applications, expanding cross-agency service, and will address data gaps and support employee resource groups to boost leadership retention.

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Story summary

OPM launched a USAJobs filter on Aug. 23 that lets users search only remote federal jobs to promote DEIA.
Deputy chief of staff Khalilah Harris announced the agency’s remote-work expansion and related DEIA initiatives.
OPM urged agencies to replace bachelor-degree requirements with skills-based criteria to widen applicant pools.
OPM is piloting blind senior-role applications, expanding cross-agency service, and will address data gaps and support employee resource groups to boost leadership retention.