PMF - Presidential Management Fellows

Prepare Before You Start
You will need the most current version of Adobe Reader and access to a printer for the nomination form during the application process.You may want to print this checklist and the job announcement on USAJOBS as a reference.

Have a Resume Ready
You will need to submit your resume as part of this application process. If selected as a Finalist, separate instructions will be provided on how to update your resume.

Applying for the PMF Program
From USAJOBS ( www.usajobs.gov ), enter "Presidential Management Fellows" as the keywords to search for the announcement or "519543" (the Vacancy Identification Number), and select "Search Jobs." After reviewing the announcement, click "Apply Online." You will be routed within USAJOBS to create or upload your resume. The announcement is now closed.

Upload Resume*
Follow the instructions in USAJOBS to create or upload your resume, and associate it to your application. Then follow the instructions to "Apply for This Position Now" button. You will be routed to Application Manager (https://applicationmanager.gov) to create or log into an existing account. Once logged in, be sure you are applying to the "Presidential Management Fellows" announcement.

Fill out the Questionnaire
Continue using Application Manager to answer the questionnaire. Application Manager refers to this as "Assessment Questionnaire." A sample questionnaire can be found in the announcement.

Submit Veterans' Preference Documents (if applicable)
If claiming veterans' preference, follow the instructions in the announcement.You will be able to fax or upload supporting documents for veterans' preference. Additional information about veterans' preference can be found here.

Print Nomination Form
While in Application Manager, click on "Upload Documents." In this section, you will see a link to the PMF Nomination Form. Select the link to view the form and print. If pre-populated, submit the form to your Nomination Official. If it is blank, print, fill-out, and submit to your Nomination Official.

Review Before Submitting Application
While in Application Manager, click on the "Checklist" tab to ensure you have followed all steps and successfully submitted your resume and supporting documentation for claiming veterans' preference, if applicable.

Submit Application
Go to the "Submit My Answers" section in Application Manager. Click on the "Submit My Answers" button to transmit your application. You will receive an acknowledgement of your submission.

Submit PMF Nomination Form
Be sure to check your school's nomination process and submit your PMF Nomination Form to your school's Nomination Official. Please remember that your application will not be considered fully complete until after we have received your PMF Nomination Form. Review the FAQs on how to check your application status.