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Federal Government Solutions

Brain-Matched Hiring for Federal Agencies

Reduce time-to-hire by 60%. Cut assessment costs by 85%. Eliminate bias with scientific cognitive matching. Trusted by the world's leading cognitive assessment expert.

The Federal Hiring Crisis

Your Current Challenges

Federal agencies face unprecedented hiring bottlenecks. Real World Careers solves every major pain point with brain-based assessment technology.

106
Days Average Time-to-Hire
$1,142
OPM Training Cost Per Person
46%
First-Year Failure Rate
$15K+
Cost of Each Bad Hire
Federal Pricing

Volume Licensing for Federal Agencies

Perpetual placement test licenses with no annual renewals. Budget once, hire forever. All placement tests include full Real World IQ assessment plus custom industry modules.

Recommended Start

Pilot Program

$149/test
500 tests | Setup fee: WAIVED
  • Total Investment: $74,500
  • 90-day pilot period
  • 1 free custom module
  • USAJobs API integration
  • WIOA compliance reports
  • ROI tracking dashboard
  • 20% improvement guarantee
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Small Bureau

Agency License

$129/test
2,500 tests | Setup: $9,999
  • Total Year 1: $332,499
  • 3 custom industry modules
  • ATS integration included
  • Advanced analytics
  • Section 508 compliant
  • Congressional reporting
  • Dedicated account manager
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VA Sub-Agency

Department License

$99/test
10,000 tests | Setup: $24,999
  • Total Year 1: $1,014,999
  • Unlimited custom modules
  • White-label branding option
  • API access for workflows
  • FedRAMP documentation
  • SLA guarantees (99.9%)
  • Quarterly training included
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DoD / OPM

Enterprise License

$59/test
50,000+ tests | Setup: $49,999
  • Total: $2,999,999+ (50K)
  • Government-wide deployment
  • Custom job matching engine
  • Annual ROI audits
  • Grant-eligible billing (FAR)
  • Congressional support
  • Multi-year contracts (3-5yr)
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ROI Calculator

Calculate Your Savings

See exactly how much your agency will save by switching to brain-matched hiring.

$0
Annual Savings with Real World Careers
Based on 60% time-to-hire reduction and 70% bad hire improvement
Why Federal Agencies Choose Us

Built for Government Compliance

WIOA Compliant

Full Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act compliance reporting. Demonstrate diversity impact and bias reduction with exportable metrics.

Section 508 Accessible

Fully accessible platform with VPAT documentation. Screen reader compatible, keyboard navigation, and ADA compliant for all federal employees.

FedRAMP Roadmap

Built on Cloudflare's enterprise-grade infrastructure. Currently pursuing FedRAMP authorization (Moderate baseline). FISMA-aligned security controls with SOC 2 documentation and annual third-party audits.

USAJobs Integration

Direct API integration with USAJobs and USA Staffing. Auto-pull federal job postings and match candidates to positions instantly.

SDB Certified

Small Disadvantaged Business certified. Supports agency DEI mandates legally and ethically without quotas or preferential treatment.

FAR 31.205-34 Eligible

Grant-eligible billing under Federal Acquisition Regulation. Recruitment and testing costs are allowable and reimbursable expenses.

Procurement Process

Four Steps to Implementation

From pilot approval to full deployment in 120 days or less.

1

Pilot Proposal

Submit 500-seat pilot proposal. Sole-source justification using SDB preference. Approval in 30-60 days.

2

90-Day Pilot

Test with real hiring scenarios. Track time-to-hire, bad hire reduction, and cost savings. ROI dashboard included.

3

Results Review

Present findings to leadership. Documented ROI, compliance metrics, and candidate feedback included in report.

4

Full Contract

Scale to agency-wide or department license. GSA Schedule 70 or HCaTS contract vehicle. Net 30 ACH payment.

Zero-Risk Pilot Program

Start with a Free 500-Seat Pilot

Test Real World Careers risk-free for 90 days. We guarantee 20% improvement in time-to-hire or your money back. Includes one free custom industry module and full ROI tracking.

$74,500
Total Pilot Investment
500
Perpetual Seat Licenses
90
Days to Prove ROI
Request Pilot Proposal

Typical approval timeline: 30-60 days | Payment via ACH | Net 30 terms

Get Started

Contact Federal Sales Team

Fill out the form below and our federal government specialists will contact you within 24 hours.

We respond to all federal inquiries within 24 hours

Prefer to reach out directly?

Email: federal@realworldcareers.com | Phone: 1-800-927-2467

Legal & Compliance

Federal Employment Compliance

Real World Careers is committed to supporting federal agencies' compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.

Merit System Principles (5 U.S.C. 2301)

Our assessment supports merit-based hiring by measuring job-relevant cognitive abilities consistently across all candidates, regardless of protected characteristics. Assessment criteria are applied uniformly to all applicants.

EEOC Uniform Guidelines

Designed to comply with EEOC Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures. Measures general cognitive abilities with validated methodology. No questions target race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Section 508 & Rehabilitation Act

Platform is Section 508 compliant with VPAT documentation available. Screen reader compatible, full keyboard navigation, and accommodations available for candidates with disabilities upon request.

Security & Data Protection

Built on Cloudflare's enterprise infrastructure. Currently pursuing FedRAMP authorization (Moderate baseline). FISMA-aligned security controls with SOC 2 Type II documentation. All data encrypted at rest and in transit.

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Security practices aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Continuous monitoring, incident response procedures, and annual third-party security assessments. Available for agency security review upon request.

OPM Assessment Standards

Assessment methodology aligned with OPM's Assessment and Selection guidance. Job analysis documentation available. Cognitive abilities measured correlate with job performance across federal position categories.

Important Federal Hiring Disclaimer

Assessment Use: Real World Careers cognitive assessments are designed as one component of a comprehensive federal hiring process. Assessment results should be used in conjunction with other selection criteria including interviews, background investigations, and job-relevant qualifications review.

Compliance Responsibility: Federal agencies are responsible for ensuring their overall selection process complies with Merit System Principles, Veterans' Preference requirements, and all applicable OPM regulations. We recommend consultation with your agency's human resources and legal counsel.

Security Authorization Status: Real World Careers is currently pursuing FedRAMP authorization and is not yet FedRAMP Authorized. Agencies requiring FedRAMP Authorized systems should verify current authorization status before procurement.

No Legal Advice: This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Advanced Learning Academy recommends agencies consult with appropriate legal and HR professionals regarding specific compliance requirements.

Questions about federal compliance? Contact our Federal Compliance Team:
federal-compliance@advancedlearning.academy