Federal agencies know that modernizing Human Capital systems is critical. But many overlook where true transformation starts — with reliable, actionable data at the front end of the process. For most, that means rethinking position management.
Position descriptions may seem administrative, but outdated processes and fragmented data leave agencies facing duplicated work, hiring delays, and talent gaps. Without a structured, efficient approach to managing positions, agencies struggle to build the workforce they need.
That’s where Groundswell’s Position Description Management – Talent Acquisition solution (PDM), comes in.
Built from the ground up for federal agencies and aligned with OPM mandates, PDM is the first PD-centric HR management system designed to help agencies:
- Create, review, and approve position descriptions based on federal and agency-specific standards
- Build and maintain organizational position structures with real-time visibility
- Manage hiring actions efficiently by leveraging the positions created within the system
- Track candidates and make selections with clear posting and hiring criteria to attract top talent
- Access streamlined dashboards and reports to visualize bottlenecks, track key metrics, and improve the hiring experience
Why It Matters Now
PDM addresses one of the most persistent challenges in federal workforce management — the lack of visibility and control over position data. With PDM, agencies can:
- Eliminate duplicate position descriptions and unnecessary classification work
- Align hiring actions with approved budgets and workforce needs
- Strengthen recruitment processes to close talent gaps
- Generate real-time organizational charts for better workforce visibility
- Comply with federal standards while building a modern, data-driven foundation for future HR transformation
Modernization Starts with Mastering the Basics
Position management may not grab headlines, but it drives every hiring action and workforce decision. By investing in better position management now, agencies set themselves up for smarter, faster, more compliant Human Capital operations — and they reduce risk when adopting modern platforms like Workday down the line.
Because transformation isn’t just about technology. It’s about building a workforce structure that works.
See how PDM helps agencies solve today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s workforce needs.
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