Justice Management Division
Serving Justice - Securing Results

PMFs and the Office of the Chief Information Officer
A main objective of the Department of Justice is to share information routinely across jurisdictional boundaries to prevent terrorism, and to systematically improve the investigation and prosecution of criminal activity.  To achieve this goal, DOJ strives to put the right information into the hands of key decision makers, whether they are on the street, in a command post, working a task force, or within the Oval Office.

The 2005 Presidential Management Fellows Program for the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) presents a variety of opportunities for PMFs to grow and develop their leadership skills in the midst of the fast changing and high profile world of Federal Information Technology (IT) management.  We are looking for PMFs who are able to apply their analytical and critical thinking skills to such activities as creating and administering policies to govern usage and IT activities, managing IT investment portfolios, and leading special management projects.  PMFs in the OCIO possess a variety of backgrounds, including legal, engineering, and public policy.  Successful PMFs are ambitious, hard-working problem solvers who have a basic understanding of, or interest in, IT and support the Department's national security and law enforcement mission.

OCIO PMFs are encouraged to rotate between various assignments of personal interest. Examples of high-priority projects within the OCIO include:

• Development of a common case management system for the litigating components within DOJ to be used as a foundation for a federal litigation case management system;
• Implementation of DOJ's strategy for sharing law enforcement information and building a single gateway for sharing information across the Department;
• Establishment of a united telecommunications infrastructure for the Department, including 3000+ locations in and outside of the continental U.S.; and
• Creation of an integrated wireless network providing a nationwide, wireless, consolidated communications service for federal law enforcement and homeland security agents. 

The OCIO is looking for PMFs to assist in the successful completion of these and other major initiatives.  Especially desirable are candidates with experience connecting technology, policy and operations. Current PMFs at other agencies are also encouraged to inquire about rotation opportunities within the OCIO.

PMFs must be able to successfully pass a security clearance by the U.S. Government.  The most common disqualifying subject area for candidates is prior use of illegal substances.  The U.S. Department of Justice discourages applicants with a history of prior drug use.  In evaluating this area, relevant criteria include recency, frequency, duration, and the specific substance used. The Department has a strict zero-tolerance policy against illegal drug use by current employees.

To submit a resume or for more information, please contact Karen Sullivan at Tammy.R.Bergbauer@usdoj.gov, or (202) 514-7886.  For further information, as well as various links, please visit the OCIO PMF FAQ.

Presidential Management Fellowship
For the past 26 years, the PMF Program has attracted outstanding masters and doctoral students to the Federal service. The PMF Program is your passport to a unique and rewarding career experience with the Federal Government and provides you with opportunities to apply the knowledge acquired during your graduate studies. As a PMF, your assignments may involve domestic or international issues, technology, science, criminal justice, health, financial management, and many other fields in support of public service programs. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) PMF Program Office administers the Program.

On November 21, 2003, President George W. Bush signed Executive Order 13318 which transformed the Presidential Management Intern (PMI) Program into the "Presidential Management Fellows Program." This Executive Order removed the restrictive 400-hire annual cap established under the previous Executive Order and established a new "Senior Presidential Management Fellows" (SPMF) component.

PMFs participate in leadership programs, seminars, and rotations to different components within the Department. For more general information on the PMF program, please visit the PMF Website or the PMF FAQ.

DOJ Employment Opportunities
People seeking regular employment with the Department of Justice will find helpful information posted on USAJOBS, which lists positions available in the OCIO and throughout the Department. Please use the USAJOBS system for career employment opportunities. Students and recent graduates can discover many opportunities to begin their careers at the Department.