The experienced services program provides a cost effective recruitment opportunity to obtain the services of non-federal, experienced workers aged 55 and older

The Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $424,359 Cooperative Agreement to National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc. under the Experienced Services Program (CFDA 15.070) effective June 2, 2025, through March 31, 2028. Under this agreement, the awardee provides senior policy advisory services to support the Department of Interior and Bureau of Reclamation's mission to operate the Central Valley Project (CVP) and State Water Project (SWP). The services leverage experienced professionals aged 55 and older to fill technical expertise gaps in water resource policy, environmental compliance, and stakeholder coordination.

Specific deliverables include developing policy direction on complex water resource topics related to CVP and SWP long-term operations; reviewing and providing comments on environmental compliance documentation; analyzing real-time implementation issues related to biological opinions governing CVP and SWP operations; and coordinating with federal agencies including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and Department of Interior Solicitor's Office. This engagement allows the Bureau to supplement its internal capacity with institutional knowledge and expertise in state and federal water policy, regulations, and past consultation efforts while maintaining continuity in water resource management operations across California.

Intended beneficiaries

The experienced services program is designed to support and augment the capacity ofreclamation to meet its mission goals and objectives in areas where IT lacks sufficientexpertise, technical skills and or capacity. Through the engagement of highly qualifiedworkers in a temporary capacity, reclamation can in a cost effective and efficient mannermeet its strategic and mission goals in managing, developing, and protecting water and relatedresources and provide necessary administrative support. This program will allow reclamation to quickly add temporary workers to support to our federal workforce. This program will in no way displace current employees or substitute future federal workers.subrecipient activities (if known or specified at time of award): n a