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Presidential Management Fellows
The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program was established by Presidential Executive Order in 1977. It is designed to attract to the Federal service outstanding individuals from a wide variety of academic disciplines who have an interest in, and a commitment to, a career in the analysis and management of public policies and programs. The program draws graduate students from a variety of academic, social, and cultural backgrounds to help meet the future challenges of public service.
PMFs are hired for two-year internships, with an initial appointment at the GS-9 level, and receive a salary and benefits. After successfully completing the two-year program, PMFs may be eligible for conversion to a permanent Government position and further promotional opportunities.
The PMF application/selection process is multi-tiered. It includes the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), graduate schools, and Federal agencies. The general steps are as follows:
- Graduate students complete the OPM PMF application by October 31 of the academic year in which they intend to graduate. The dean or chairperson of the student's graduate program must endorse this application.
- OPM selects PMF Finalists based on a review of written applications and performance in group and individual interviews.
- PMF Finalists apply directly to agency PMF programs. OSD then assesses Finalist applications based on academic performance, experience, interest, and communication skills.
Applications for the PMF Program are mailed to graduate schools in early September. Students interested in obtaining a PMF application should contact the head of their graduate program or visit OPM's PMF website at: www.PMF.opm.gov.
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