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Presidential Management Fellows Program

Summary

About the Program:

The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is a flagship leadership development program at the entry-level for advanced degree candidates. Created more than three decades ago, the Program attracts and selects from among the best candidates and is designed to develop a cadre of potential Federal Government Leaders. 

Description

Key Aspects of the PMF Program:

  • The PMF Program is currently administered by the PMF program Office within OPM.
  • OPM announces the opportunity to apply for the PMF Program (usually in the late summer or early fall).
  • Applicants go through rigorous assessment process to determine Finalists.
  • Agencies provide OPM with information about their PMF opportunities and can post PMF appointment opportunities for those who are Finalists on the PMF website year-round. In addition, a job fair is typically held for Finalists each year.
  • Finalists who obtain an appointment as a PMF serve in a two-year excepted service position.

Eligibility:

  • Individuals who have completed within the past two years, a qualifying advanced degree (e.g., masters or professional degree).
  • An individual may apply for the PMF Program more than once as long as he or she meets the eligibility criteria.

Training and Development:

  • The PMF Program Office provides newly hired PMFs an opportunity to participate in its Orientation and Training Program.
  • Senior-level mentorship throughout the program.
  • Individual Development Plan to create and track a PMFs career planning, professional development, and training activities.
  • Development opportunities in the occupation or functional discipline for the PMF would most likely be placed. 
  • At least 80 hours of formal, interactive training each year of the program, for a total of 160 hours.
  • PMFs are placed on a performance plan and must obtain a successful rating each year.

Program Completion and Conversion:

  • After successful Program completion and job performance, the PMF may be converted to a permanent position (or, in some limited circumstances a term appointment lasting 1-4 years) in the competitive service. 

How to Apply:

The PMF Program accepts application annually, usually in the fall. When the application window opens, you will find an announcement on USAJOBS. For more information, visit 

http://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/application-process.aspx

Created August 17, 2012, Updated August 31, 2016