PMF - Presidential Management Fellows

• Overview and Timeline
• Application Process
• Assessment Process
• Find a Job
• Eligibility
• Current Semi-Finalists
• Current Finalists
• FAQs

Become a PMF

Overview and Timeline

NOTE: New regulations impacting the PMF Program took effect on July 10, 2012. We will soon update the PMF website to reflect the new changes, including the application process for the PMF Class of 2013. You may want to subscribe to our PMF Listserv and monitor our News & Events section to be informed of any updates. Thank you.

Overview

The PMF Class of 2012 application via a job opportunity announcement on USAJOBS closed on September 25, 2011.

NOTE: Both the USAJOBS and Application Manager systems are expected to go down for system upgrades from approximately October 6-12, 2011. During this time, USAJOBS will not be accessible, while Application Manager will not be accessible October 7-11, 2011. There is no impact on the on-line assessment site, which is a different system. Please monitor the News & Event section on the PMF homepage for updates.

To become a Presidential Management Fellow (PMF), you must sign up for a multi-phase process. It will take patience and endurance, but also gives you a chance to demonstrate your ability. Last year, more than 9,100 graduate students applied to the PMF Program and approximately 850 achieved Finalist status. If you become a PMF, you will have earned your place in the Program, and the opportunity to grow professionally, serve your country, and make a difference!

The very first step in successfully becoming a PMF is paying attention to the details of the application process. Applying for Federal Government jobs can be a lengthy process; and though we've done everything we can to streamline the process, there are still rules and regulations we must follow to ensure fair and merit-based selections. Below is a summary and timeline of the major steps in the process, as it relates to the PMF Class of 2012's application cycle. Please note the assessment process may impact dates shown below. The chart will be updated accordingly. All timelines are subject to change.

NOTE: The application announcement period for the PMF Class of 2012 was September 15-25, 2011.

APPLICATION		COMPETITION		FIND A JOB
APPLY	GET NOMINATED	ON-LINE ASSESSMENT	IN-PERSON ASSESSMENT	SELECTION
Sept 15-25, 2011 You can apply through USAJOBS ( www.usajobs.gov ) and search for "Presidential Management Fellows" for the 2012 job opportunity.	Sept 15-30, 2011 As you apply, you will be prompted to print a nomination form to submit to your school's Nomination Official and participate in a competitive nomination process.	Oct 1-10, 2011 If you're found eligible, you will be invited to take an on-line assessment. You can take this timed assessment from anywhere.	Nov 14 - Dec 16, 2011 If you pass the on-line assessment, as a semi-finalist you will be invited to the in-person assessment. One-hour assessment available in 6 locations across the Nation.	Jan 2012 If you pass the in-person assessment and are selected as a Finalist, you will be invited to participate in the Job Fair. Finalists have one year to obtain an appointment as a PMF.

Approximate Timeline
(All deadlines are 11:59:59 p.m., Eastern Time, and subject to change)

UPDATED: 02-02-2012