More About the Program

Goal

To attract outstanding graduates from different academic disciplines who are committed to excellence in leadership and management of public policies and programs.

 

Description

The PMF is a 2-year paid fellowship for recent graduates with an advanced degree. Applicants must apply before graduating. Fellows interview for positions at CDC based on their skills and career goals. The program provides the experience and training to prepare fellows for a career in the federal government.

Fellows are full-time CDC employees. They earn a salary, and receive benefits. See Frequently Asked Questions for more information. Those who complete the program may become permanent employees.

 

Positions

A position includes activities tailored to fellow’s career goals. Activities include

• Hands-on experience
• Mentorship
• Classroom training sponsored by OPM, HHS, and CDC
• Seminars and conferences
• Developmental assignments
• Optional rotations

 

Developmental Assignments

In addition to a position, fellows are placed in an assignment that provides leadership experience and skills for their career goals.

 

Optional Rotations

Fellows may select optional, short-term rotations in other CDC programs. These temporary rotations allow fellows to pursue professional interests and learn more about CDC.

 

2009 Position Descriptions

PMF finalists selected for the 2009 class may review PMF Positions at CDC
For Department, select Department of Health and Human Services.
For Agency, select Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

 

Locations

Most positions are located at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. A few are in other CDC facilities, including

 

Program Areas

Positions are in various programs such as

 

Eligibility Requirements

Education

You must be expecting to graduate with an advanced degree

• Master’s degree
• JD
• PhD

Citizenship

You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

 

How to Apply

Eligible graduate students are nominated by their schools.

To be eligible for nomination, you must be

• Attending a qualifying college or university
• Expecting to complete an advanced degree

After your nomination, you will take an assessment at the OPM assessment center nearest you.

For more information on eligibility and how to apply, see the PMF Program and Application Overview .

 

Timeline

October 1–15	Applications accepted.
October 31	Deadline for nomination.
January–February	Selected applicants travel to an OPM assessment center for evaluation.
Mid-March to mid-April	Finalists travel to the OPM PMF Annual Job Fair to interview for positions.
Important	Finalists accepting positions must start within 12 months of notification.

 

More Information

For more information about the Presidential Management Fellows at CDC, contact

Detrice Sherman, CDC PMF Coordinator

Phone: 404-498-6587

E-mail: PMF@cdc.gov