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Core HCM - DOC Kickoff

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET

Location: Herbert C. Hoover Building, 1401 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20230 (+Virtual via Microsoft Teams)

Facilitators: OPM Core HCM Program Managers, Liz Edenfield & Bridget Dongarra

This kickoff brings together Commerce sponsors, work group members, the CIO, PHRM, and CFO councils, technical subject matter experts, and OPM Core HCM program staff to review current-state readiness and next steps.

Bring a government-issued photo ID. Visitors without a PIV card should check in at the HCHB Security Service Center, Room 1522, 1st floor (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM).

Event Agenda

Time
Session
Key Focus Points
Lead by
Location
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Welcome and Introductions
  • Opening remarks
  • Introductions
  • Meeting agenda and goals
Commerce
Auditorium
9:30 – 10:45 AM
Core HCM Overview
  • Core HCM Overview
  • Vision and Guiding Principles
  • Scope and Benefits
  • Timeline
  • Data Migration
  • Communication Strategy
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Demo
OPM
Auditorium
10:45 – 11:00 AM
Break
—
—
—
11:00 – 12:00 PM
High-Level Current State Overview & Readiness Analysis

Overview of DOC HRIT current state. Possible topics:

  • System inventory/diagram/swim lane illustrating roles and integrations
  • Payroll provider
  • Key statistics and metrics (occupations, titles, workforce)
  • Governance?
Commerce
Auditorium
12:00 – 1:15 PM
Lunch Break
—
Networking in the HCHB auditorium / Reagan Building
—
1:15 – 2:30 PM
Bureau Level Current State Overview & Analysis

Breakdown of component specific systems, requirements, and pain points.

Key agency priorities, challenges, and dependencies:

  • What is working well/not well/needs to change across the in scope functional areas?
  • Agency drivers for change and success criteria - What measurable positive outcomes will be achieved?
  • Agency workforce, policy, and technical factors impacting readiness

Breakout A: OPM and C-Suite

Breakout B: Data migration and integration – Commerce/OPM

Breakout C: What makes Commerce different? e.g. Alternative Pay Systems - OPM

Breakout D: Change Management - OPM

Breakout A: TBD

Breakout B: TBD

Breakout C: TBD

Breakout D: TBD

2:30 – 2:45 PM
Break
—
—
—
2:45 – 3:30 PM
Bureau Level Current State Overview & Analysis (Cont)

Breakdown of bureau specific systems, requirements, and pain points.

Key agency priorities, challenges, and dependencies:

  • What is working well/not well/needs to change across the in scope functional areas?
  • Agency drivers for change and success criteria - What measurable positive outcomes will be achieved?
  • Agency workforce, policy, and technical factors impacting readiness

Breakout Sessions to be led by OPM:

Breakout A: Position Management

Breakout B: PAR Processing

Breakout C: Learning Management System

Breakout D: Time and Absence

Breakout A: TBD

Breakout B: TBD

Breakout C: TBD

Breakout D: TBD

3:30 – 3:40 PM
Break
—
—
—
3:40 – 4:00 PM
Next Steps and Closing
  • Early opportunities for collaboration: testing, change management, communications
  • Agency preparation and readiness
  • Agency level Integrated Project Team (IPT) roles, responsibilities, and expectations
  • Agency-specific transition timeline and dependencies
  • Define follow-up actions, points of contact, and timeline
  • Q&A
  • Key takeaways
  • Closing remarks
OPM
—

Building Maps

The Herbert C. Hoover Building (HCHB) is bounded by Constitution Ave, Pennsylvania Ave, 14th St, and 15th St NW.

Entrances & Hours

Main Entrance Open 24/7 (Pennsylvania Ave side)
RRB Tunnel Entrance Mon–Fri, 6:30 AM–7:30 PM (15th St side)
ADA & Courier Entrance Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–6:00 PM (15th St side)
Secretary's / VIP Entrance Mon–Fri, 6:30 AM–7:30 PM (Constitution Ave)

Maps

Find Your Breakout Room

Room numbers correspond to floor level. Signage and HCHB staff will be posted to help direct attendees on the day of the event.

Auditorium
Floor 1 · Main Track
200 Seats
Rm 1412/13
Floor 1 · Breakout
25 Seats
Rm 1415/1414
Floor 1 · Breakout
25 Seats
Rm 38042
Floor 3 · Breakout
20 Seats
Rm 38046
Floor 3 · Breakout
20 Seats

Getting to Lunch

You have 75 minutes for lunch (12:00–1:15 PM). Staying in the HCHB Auditorium is the easiest option — or head over to the Ronald Reagan Building for more food choices.

  1. Head to the RRB Tunnel Entrance
    On the 15th Street side of HCHB — it connects directly to the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center.
  2. Follow signage to the Reagan Building
    Plan for about 10 minutes each way to allow time to order and eat.
  3. Go to the Concourse Level
    This lower level houses the main food court.
  4. Return by 1:15 PM
    Afternoon breakout sessions begin promptly — build in return time.

Food Court Options (Reagan Building, Concourse Level)

  • 14th Street Deli
  • Bassett's Original Turkey
  • California Tortilla
  • Café Monet
  • City Lights of China Express
  • Flamers
  • Forever Young Café
  • Gelatissimo
  • Great Wraps
  • Kabuki Sushi & Teriyaki
  • Larry's Cookies & Ice Cream
  • Maizal
  • Nook
  • Panera Bread
  • Quick Pita
  • R&B Steak and Grill
  • Sbarro
  • Smoothie King
  • Subway

Good to Know

Do I need to bring ID?
Yes — bring a government-issued photo ID for building entry. If you don't have a PIV card, check in at the HCHB Security Service Center, Room 1522, 1st floor.
How do I join remotely?
The kickoff is available via Microsoft Teams.  Links will be provided during registration.
I need an accessibility accommodation — who do I contact?
Closed captions will be available. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations, including sign language interpreting services, should be submitted to the Office of Talent Programs at [email protected]. Requests for sign language interpreting services received less than 14 days are not guaranteed.
Is parking available?
HCHB does not offer general public parking. For commuter and transit benefit information, contact the DOC Commuter Programs office. Details for parking at the adjacent Rondal Reagan Trade Center can be found here.
Who do I contact with other questions?
Commerce Core HCM PMO, [email protected]
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