The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) through its Data Analysis Group (DAG) provides comprehensive data and analysis to various entities, including the President, Congress, and the Government Accountability Office. Using the Enterprise Human Resources Integration-Statistical Data mart (EHRI-SDM), the group delivers raw data, summaries, and special reports concerning more than 2 million Federal civilian employees.
EHRI System Data Coverage
The EHRI system serves as the primary source of detailed information for the Federal Government's civilian workforce. It covers approximately 96 percent of all Federal civilian non-Postal Executive Branch employees. The data includes elements such as sex, race/ethnicity, educational level, veterans preference, pay plan, grade, and salary.
System Structure and Exclusions
The system is divided into two primary files: the Status File, which records demographic and job information for the on-board workforce, and the Dynamics File, which tracks personnel actions like hiring and separations. While coverage is extensive, certain entities such as the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, and the U.S. Postal Service are excluded from the Executive Branch coverage.
OPM Recurring Reports and Publications
OPM publishes several recurring reports and publications to provide insights into federal employment trends. These include:
Retirement Statistics and Trend Analysis, which summarizes total retirees and average length of service.
Salary Information for the Executive Branch, providing data on compensation levels.
Major Work Locations of the Executive Branch, detailing geographic distribution within the United States.
Employment & Trends, a quarterly publication released in December, March, June, and September that covers payroll and turnover.
Data Usage and Privacy Compliance
The Data Analysis Group utilizes EHRI-SDM data to analyze policy options regarding hiring reform, veteran hiring, and diversity information. All data elements are maintained and released following strict adherence to the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act guidelines.
