Request for Information (RFI) Global Talent Acquisition System

The Department of State is conducting market research for a Global Talent Acquisition System to replace its current fragmented recruitment platform used across more than 170 U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide. The solution must integrate with PeopleSoft HCM, support FedRAMP and FIPS 199 Moderate compliance, be hosted in U.S. data centers, meet Section 508 accessibility, and enable secure single sign‑on for internal users while allowing public applicants to apply without a Department credential. Desired capabilities include end‑to‑end recruitment workflow (vacancy posting, candidate screening, interview scheduling, offer management, onboarding), multilingual support, configurable approval chains, robust reporting/analytics, AI‑enhanced résumé parsing, and seamless data migration from the incumbent system. The RFI seeks vendor descriptions of technical approach, deployment models, security posture, scalability, and rough‑order‑of‑magnitude pricing for licensing, implementation, migration, integration, training, and support. • Scope: >170 diplomatic posts, up to 8,000 vacancy announcements and ~4,570 applications per opening annually. • Must support U.S. and local compensation structures, multiple currencies, and country‑specific hiring rules. • Required certifications: FedRAMP (moderate), Section 508, U.S. data residency, FIPS 199. • Integration points: PeopleSoft HCM, external HRIS, analytics platforms, API‑based data exchange. • Deliverables: System design, configuration, migration plan, AI features (optional), training, ongoing maintenance.