Trusted Workforce 2.0: Government Launches Modernization Effort for Vetting and Credentialing
The federal government has launched a significant reform effort, Trusted Workforce 2.0, aiming to modernize and improve the process of vetting and credentialing its workforce. Initiated under the Trump administration and continued under Biden, this program seeks to enhance security and efficiency in government hiring.
The Trusted Workforce 2.0 program began in 2018, with the goal of leveraging technology to better track and transfer eligibility and access across different positions. It introduces a continuous vetting model, proactively considering issues in a person's background that may affect their ability to do their job. This shift is a departure from the outdated 1953 policies that previously governed the security clearance framework.
The reform effort aims to improve the government's process of establishing credentialing, suitability, and eligibility for classified information access. Federal agencies are expected to implement these changes and ensure reciprocity and transfer of trust. Better technology and culture are seen as crucial for successful transformation in the personnel vetting process. The Government Accountability Office provides regular updates on the program's progress.
Other agencies are encouraged to reform aspects of the process, such as contract reforms for more competition and skills-based hiring. The ultimate goal is to create a vetted, trusted workforce that functions effectively, reflecting modern societal norms. Despite the change in administration, the program's leadership and next steps remain unclear.
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