APPLICATION MANAGER https://applicationmanager.gov/
Q & A ON WHY APPLICATION MANAGER IS NOW BEING REQUIRED Why do I need anything more than my USAJOBS job seeker account? USAJOBS is a government-wide job information system that also provides job seekers with a standardized Resume builder. USAJOBS does not provide the applicant assessment functionality that agencies need to determine which applicants to refer to the hiring manager. Application Manager, like a handful of other Federal staffing systems, is integrated with USAJOBS to accept USAJOBS Resumes. Application Manager 'takes over' management of the application process once you leave USAJOBS. Application Manager presents any assessments you need to complete, collects any supporting documents that are required or needed and provides detailed feedback to applicants as the process goes forward. What benefits does Application Manager offer me? Application Manager provides you with these benefits:
When applying for different jobs through Application Manager, you never have to type your personal information again unless it changes. All commonly required information, such as your name, address, phones, email address, and Social Security Number are kept in your account profile and are automatically inserted into subsequent applications you submit via Application Manager. Of course, you can always review and update your personal information when you need to. This is a great way to help protect your privacy because when you use your account, your Social Security Number is never visible and won't be seen by others around you. Easily see detailed status information about each application package -- whether complete or incomplete -- and you can drill down to see the status of each part of the application package. Use the Application Package Checklist to keep track of what needs to be done and the order in which you should proceed. USAJOBS only provides the initial status - whether or not you started an application for a particular job. You can view and print questions and the answers you provided in an assessment. When you need to update an answer for a Job Announcement that is open, it is fast and easy to do so without needing to start all over from scratch. You can see a list of all the documents you submitted, and actually view them online and print them. (Eventually, you will be able to re-use documents from one Job Announcement for another without having to upload or fax them again.) You can review all messages hiring agencies have sent to you via email or postal letter. Copies of them appear on the Details page of the Application Package.
If I do not want to use Application Manager, how do I apply? The alternative application process may differ from job to job so be certain to check the How To Apply Section of each announcement. Direct any questions about the alternative application process to the point of contact identified in the job announcement. I liked it the old way just fine. Why did you change it? There are two important reasons why we created Application Manager. 
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The old way of completing an online application had you use your Social Security Number (SSN) and last name as a means of logging in. In our current era of heightened concerns about identity theft, we can no longer use your SSN for you to log in. This change makes it more secure for you. We wanted to offer you powerful new features, like the ability to track your status, view your documents, and change your answers. These could only be accomplished with a password protected account.