Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program

Are you a rising leader interested in confronting the nation’s most pressing challenges through public service? Apply for the 2021 Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program.

This government-wide flagship leadership development program is open to advanced degree candidates from all fields. It was created over four decades ago, and annually attracts a diverse cadre of potential government leaders. Through leadership training, networking, and meaningful professional experiences, the PMF Program inculcates a spirit of public service, ultimately encouraging and leading to a career in the government.

Fellows receive a two-year appointment that will provide a fast-paced opportunity to gain experience and develop your talents. You will be challenged with opportunities to flourish into a problem solver, strategic thinker and future leader. In addition to working at a single Federal agency, you may have the option to participate in a rotational opportunity at another agency. These rotational opportunities will challenge you even further and give you insight into how other areas of government operate.

The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program seeks eligible individuals for assessment and potential subsequent selection as Finalists to obtain appointments as Fellows in the Federal Government.

Those applicants selected as Finalists will be able to search for PMF appointment opportunities offered by participating Federal agencies. Additional details can be found under the Become a PMF\Find a Job section on the PMF website.

Every Tuesday during the month of September 2020,

the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program

will be hosting an informational webinar for potential applicants

of the upcoming PMF Class of 2021 Application.

The informational webinars will provide a general overview of the PMF Program, details about the 2021application cycle, and, if time permits, allow for any questions. Please note that several of the webinars have aspecific focus related to strategic recruitment goals, but all will cover the basics of the program, the 2021application cycle, and are open to all majors. The webinars will not be recorded or published.

1. Tuesday, September 1, 2020, from 2:00-3:00pm (ET): This session is open to all disciplines.

Register in advance here: https://pmf2021september1.eventbrite.com

2. Tuesday, September 8, 2020, from 2:00-3:00pm (ET): This session is open to all disciplines, and

will have a specific focus on Scientific, Technical, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.

Register in advance here: https://pmf2021september8.eventbrite.com

3. Tuesday, September 15, 2020, from 2:00-3:00pm (ET): This session is open to all disciplines, and

will have a special focus on Public Health. Register in advance here:

https://pmf2021september15.eventbrite.com

4. Tuesday, September 22, 2020, from 2:00-3:00pm (ET): This session is open to all disciplines, and

will have a specific focus on diversity and inclusion. Register in advance here:

https://pmf2021september22.eventbrite.com

5. Tuesday, September 29, 2020, from 2:00-4:00pm (ET): This session, a day before the 2021

Application opens, will serve as an open forum for questions. It will be open to all disciplines, but

will not include a presentation. Register in advance here:

https://pmf2021september29.eventbrite.com

These dates are posted to the “2021 Application” webpage at https://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/2021-application/.

Registrants will receive a confirmation email prior to the scheduled event with details on how

to access the webinar and audio instructions.

PMF-06/2020

The PMF Program accepts applications annually. When the application window opens on Wednesday, September 30 at 12pm EST, you will find an announcement on USAJOBS at www.USAJOBS.gov by searching the key words "Presidential Management Fellows". The announcement will contain a link to create an applicant user account on the Apply Site of the PMF TMS (Talent Management System); you do not need a USAJOBS user account to apply.

Applicants should estimate 3 to 4 hours to complete the entire application and assessment process. The application system only allows one applicant account to be associated to an email address and applicant scanonly submit one application. All sections of the application must be completed, certified, and submitted by Noon, Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.

1.      Instructions – Applicants should review the following before beginning the process:

·      Review this announcement and the instructions on how to apply.

·      Thoroughly review the Become a PMF section on the PMF website, including the Frequently Asked Questions and the Assessment Preparation Guide.

·      Ensure your system and browser complies with application and on-line assessment requirements, as specified under the Become a PMF\Application Process section on the PMF website.

·      Follow the on-line instructions provided on how to submit documents. You may need to merge similar documents and upload to a single category (for example, combine the transcript and alternative showing required elements). File size is limited to 3MB for each file.

2.      Resume - Applicants must submit a resume as part of their application. Additional information can be found under the Become a PMF \Application Process\Application Tips section on the PMF website.

3.      Transcript - Applicants must submit an advanced degree transcript (and/or alternative) as part of this application process. Further information on this requirement, along with required information, can be found under the Become a PMF\Application Process\Application Tips section [TR3] on the PMF website.

4.      Claiming Veterans' Preference (if applicable) – Applicants claiming veterans' preference must submit supporting documentation for adjudication. For more information on how veterans' preference is applied in the PMF Program, review the Become a PMF\Eligibility\Veterans' Preference section on the PMF website.

5.      Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Applicants requesting a reasonable accommodation for the on-line assessment must describe their disability and functional limitations in relation to their performance when filling out the eligibility section of the application and provide supporting documentation under the upload documents section from a qualified professional before the closing date of the announcement. Additional information can be found in the "Assessment Preparation Guide", under the Become a PMF\Assessment Process section on the PMF website.

6.      On-line Assessment - During the application process, all applicants must complete all parts of the on-line assessment. Applicants should anticipate approximately 3 hours for completing this portion. The "Assessment Preparation Guide" is available under the Become a PMF \Assessment Process section on the PMF website. The Guide explains the assessment process, sample questions, system and browser requirements, and reasonable accommodations.

7.      Submit Application - Applicants will be prompted to certify their responses and that they completed their entire application and on-line assessment without assistance. If an applicant fails to certify the responses, the application will not be considered submitted. NOTE: Only one application is allowed.