OPM provides Federal agencies with assessment solutions and assistance to maximize their return on investment in human capital. Assessments, or systematic approaches for identifying a person's talents and capabilities, can be used to make a wide variety of decisions about applicants and employees. OPM's Competency Assessment Branch develops and validates innovative, efficient, and cost-effective assessments that measure general and technical competencies for employee selection, promotion, and career development purposes. The Competency Assessment Branch offers a wide variety of assessment products and services that can be purchased off-the-shelf or tailored to meet an agency's specific assessment needs, including:

• Assessment Strategy Design
• Accomplishment Records
• Leadership Assessment Center
• OPM Leadership 360
• Structured Interviews
• Skills Gap Analysis
• Tests
• Customized Assessments
• Validation Research & Technical Consulting

If you want to take advantage of our expertise contact:

Brian O’Leary
U.S. Office of Personnel Management      OR           Our OPM Office Network
1900 E Street, NW, Room 6500
Washington , DC 20415
Phone: (202) 606-3745
Fax: (202) 606-1399
or Email Brian.O'Leary@OPM.GOV