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Optimizing Organizational Performance

Restructuring, Downsizing and Outplacement Assistance

RIF Planning, Preparation and Oversight


We can oversee, administer and guide your Agency’s Reorganization Team
in conducting a Reduction in Force (RIF). OPM services include:
  • Advising and assisting in negotiations
  • Developing action plans, including options for utilizing authorities such as VSIP and VERA
  • Providing technical assistance on all technical issues related to validating RIF essential data during the Official Personnel Folder (OPF) review process
  • Assisting with preparation and release of RIF data to employees
  • Assisting in the application of AutoRIF software
  • Developing RIF retention register
  • Providing technical assistance in making RIF placement decisions
  • Completing and reviewing draft competitive levels for competitive areas subject to RIF
  • Providing AutoRIF technical briefings and onsite user assistance
  • Setting up AutoRIF for processing RIF actions
  • Running mock RIFs to determine change to lower grades and separations
  • Developing RIF notification packages and assisting in their preparation
  • Preparing managers for delivery of RIF notices and consulting regarding notice delivery
  • Preparing agency HR staff and others for RIF counseling activities

Irene Munze
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
at (415) 281-7070
or email Irene.Munze@opm.gov

OR

Julie Wold
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
at (262) 820-2776
or email Julie.Wold@opm.gov

OR Our OPM Office Network