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Value Proposition and Overview

What is the PMF Program?

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The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program was established by Executive Order in 1977 to attract to the Federal service outstanding men and women from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths, who have a clear interest in, and commitment to, excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs. By drawing graduate students from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, the PMF Program provides a continuing source of trained men and women to meet the future challenges of public service.

The About Us webpage contains an introduction about the PMF Program and includes all the Program Policies. The most useful resource for agencies is the PMF Guide for Agencies, found under the Resources or Policy webpages.

How does the PMF Program work for Federal Agencies?

  • Recruit the Best: We recruit thousands of recent or current graduates through a network of graduate schools. Many have extensive prior experience in public administration, technology, science, health, human resources, business, and financial management that can be invaluable to your agency.
  • Pre-Qualify Finalists: OPM assesses each candidate on several  competencies, to include: adaptability, integrity, interpersonal skills, motivation to serve, oral/written communications, and problem solving. Finalists are pre-qualified at the GS-9 level, although agencies may initially appoint at the GS-9 through 12, or equivalent.
  • Hire All Year: Agencies can post available appointment, rotational, and training opportunities to the PMF TAS (Talent Acquisition System). The PMF TAS replaces the old Projected Positions System (PPS) and all Agency PMF Coordinators will have access to post. In addition, we host a Job Fair event for Finalists and agencies to participate in.
  • Develop New Leaders: Fellows receive 80 hours of interactive classroom training each year (for a total of 160 hours) and participate in a 4 to 6 developmental assignment during their two-year fellowships. Agencies can also sponsor Fellows for rotational assignments.

How do I get started?

  • First, talk to your Agency PMF Coordinator to discuss how to get started. If you are new to participating in the PMF Program, please contact the PMF Program Office. Each agency identifies an Agency PMF Coordinator to support supervisors and PMFs in their agency.
  • Attend the PMF Job Fair. Agencies can participate in the Job Fair event to meet and interview hundreds of Finalists available for hire. Additional information can be found on the Job Fair webpage. Agencies should be prepared with position descriptions, interview questions, information about your agency, and a system to make tentative job offers.
  • Advertise Your Positions. The PMF Program Office is presently transitioning to a new Talent Acquisition System (TAS), effective for the Class of 2013 Finalists. An on-line tool is being developed for Agencies to advertise their PMF appointment opportunities. As details become available, this information will be updated.
  • Current Finalists: Upon official selection and announcement of Finalists, a list will be available on the PMF website. However, once the appointment eligibility period expires, the current lists of Finalists will be removed.
  • Hiring a Presidential Management Fellow Fact SheetAdobe Acrobat Version [47 KB]: This fact sheet is intended for PMF Program supervisors and hiring officials to explain the hiring process and the various stages of a typical fellowship. Although the fact sheet has not yet been updated to reflect newer regulations, as a result of the Pathways Programs final rule that took effect on July 10, 2012, it provides a general overview on the hiring process.

UPDATED: 03-22-2013