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First of all, if you're interested in saving time, you can stop applying for federal jobs. The way things are going, the federal government will be hollowed out soon. The best advice is to just follow whatever the procedure is for each application. If you have the opportunity to write a cover letter, show some intelligence and personality. Copying the exact language from a job posting doesn't seem to make sense, if anything that would make you look like a plagiarist or a bot.
PA1 is correct there is a pause on federal hiring.
PA1 is incorrect and is assuming humans read cover letters/resumes. Since resumes & cover letters are run through a computer program to read them. Then humans only read the resumes of folks with the highest % match based on key word searches. Use one of the websites to check your % match before applying.
I've heard it really pays off. Using specific language from the job description helps get past those automated screenings, which is crucial. I’ve tried customizing mine, and while it’s time-consuming, I definitely felt it improved my chances. If you can find a way to make it a bit easier, it might be worth the effort! Have you thought about creating a template you can tweak for different positions?
The best way is to make sure key words are in your resume as often as possible. Be very descriptive in describing your current/past job duties (using key words from the job description as much as possible).
Tip: Use the USA jobs resume creator. It is formatted correctly and covers all the relevant areas. Your resume will be much bigger for your Federal application. My normal Resume is 3 pages long but my Federal resume was 9. Short and sweet does not apply in Federal Resumes.