The order will allow agencies to vet "candidates using assessment methods that more directly determine whether job seekers possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to do the job they're applying for," said Michael Rigas.

The new code will help agencies prioritize hiring for mission-critical work.

It is up to the agency CIOs to determine which tool best fits their workforce.

Rigas will pull double duty as both the deputy director of OMB and acting director of OPM. He takes on a key role in leading the administration's efforts on the President's Management Agenda.