Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) 2024
The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is the Federal Government's flagship leadership development program for advanced degree holders across all academic disciplines. The PMF Program is administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Each year, candidates apply to the program in efforts to be selected as Finalists. Finalists are then eligible for appointment as Presidential Management Fellows (Fellows; PMFs) at a participating Federal agency including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For detailed eligibility requirements, check out the Eligibility webpage. Once the application period opens, it will appear on USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov) by searching for "Presidential Management Fellows". Review the Application Process to learn about all the steps to apply.
Eligible individuals apply to be selected as Finalists, which is a two-year, full-time, paid fellowship at a Federal agency.
Key Fellowship Benefits:
- A full-time job with salary and benefits
- Promotion potential to the GS-13
- Agency employers must provide each Fellow with 80 hours of formal, interactive training and development each year of the fellowship
- An array of substantial employment benefits (e.g., health, life, dental and vision, and long-term care insurance; Thrift Savings Plan; paid holidays and leave; and flexible work schedules)
Program Requirements:
- Initial appointment at the GS-9, 11, or 12 (or equivalent)
- A minimum of 160 hours (80 hours each year) of formal, interactive training
- At least one 4 to 6-month developmental assignment in a different office or agency
- Optional rotational opportunities
- Assignment of a senior-level mentor
- Individual Development Plan (IDP)
- Potential opportunity to non-competitively convert to a term or permanent Federal position upon successful completion of the fellowship
For more information click here, for questions please email pmf@opm.gov . To learn more about the PMF experience at CDC click here.