STUDENTS, RECENT GRADUATES –
IT’S PMF TIME FOR 2020
Open and Closing Dates: 10/3/2019 to 10/17/2019
Kathryn Troutman, October 4, 2019
From Oct. 3 to Oct. 17, 2019, the Presidential Management Fellows application for the program’s Class of 2020 is posted now. The entire initial application process, including submission of all necessary documents, must be completed by October 17th.
Read the overview: Become a PMF Overview.
Read about the 2020 PMF Application here.
View the USAJOBS Announcement here.
Become a PMF – Find a Job –
Talent Management System
Begin your preparations now to apply for the Class of 2020 by reviewing the PMF Program’s Talent Management System. You can read the list of PMF Coordinators who will answer questions about PMF specific questions at their agency.
Education Requirements
The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program seeks eligible individuals for assessment and potential subsequent selection as Finalists to obtain appointments as Fellows in the Federal Government.
Qualifications
Applicants must have obtained a qualifying advanced degree (master’s, professional, or doctorate), including the successful defense/completion of any required thesis/dissertation, within the two years preceding the opening date of this announcement (e.g., between October 3, 2017, through October 3, 2019), or expect to complete a qualifying advanced degree by August 31, 2020. The qualifying advanced degree must be from an accredited academic institution.
Telework Eligible
Yes, as determined by agency policy.
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