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SES Federal Candidate Development Program

A 12-month program through which selected participants are hired by various Federal agencies for GS-15 positions and are given extensive training based on the Executive Core Qualifications. Participation in this program is based on a competitive selection process restricted to individuals with at least 1 year of leadership experience in a position at the GS-15 level or equivalent. Successful completion of the program provides eligibility for appointment to the SES of the hiring agency without competition.

Agency

GS Level(s)

GS 15

Type

• - Federal Government-Wide

Components

• Coaching
• Coursework
• Individual Development Plan
• Individual Needs Assessment(s)
• Mentoring
• On-the-job Training
• Interagency Rotational Assignment(s)
• Team Projects

Get More Info

• http://www.opm.gov/ses/fedcdp