yeah, i'm not terribly bothered by the experience factor, either. one of the repeating complaints on this board is rehiring the same ol' same ol', so if we want different than that, it means hiring people without any previous experience specifically in gov't. I'm okay with any administration doing that.
just make sure whoever is being hired has a track record of success in whatever field they were in, and make sure they can competently handle the responsibilities of whatever position you hire them for.