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I personally haven't worked in a Federal agency, however, I know several people who have.
The one thing I've heard repeatedly is that Federal agencies have a lot rules and restrictions when it comes to hiring. For example, candidates with a military background will be hired over better qualified candidates and I know one case where the HM was told, "you will hire this individual" because the candidate was a military spouse. The problem is so bad that HMs in Federal agencies will sometimes cancel the Rec rather than be forced to hire unqualified candidates.
Your failure to succeed in landing a Federal job may have nothing to do with you or your interview style. It is just really difficult to get a foot in the door without certain backgrounds.
Appreciate the perspective!