What was the official document that initiated the Trusted Workforce 2.0 initiative in 2018?

• A. The Trusted Workforce (TW) 2.0 Transforming Workforce Vetting Charter, signed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).
• B. The National Security Policy on Vetting Charter.
• C. Executive Order on Workforce Vetting.
• D. The Federal Vetting Initiative Memorandum.

Answer: (A)

This item focuses on identifying the document that launched Trusted Workforce 2.0 in 2018. The correct document is the Trusted Workforce 2.0 Transforming Workforce Vetting Charter, signed by the Office of Personnel Management and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. This charter formalizes the partnership between OPM and ODNI and establishes the framework, governance, and shared responsibilities for transforming federal background investigations and vetting practices under TW 2.0. It signals the move toward modernized vetting—emphasizing faster, more efficient processes, continuous evaluation, and a risk-based approach while maintaining security. The other documents listed do not represent the formal initiating instrument for TW 2.0.