The Excellence in Government Fellows Program is the flagship program of the Council for Excellence in Government. This hands-on, results-based leadership development program is central to the missions of the Council for Excellence in Government and the Association of Government Accountants: to improve the performance and accountability of government.

The Federal Financial Management Fellows program provides a unique focus on the financial and leadership challenges specific to the Federal government.
CEG and AGA have combined their strengths to create this financial careers specialty focus of the Excellence in Government Fellows program. A special area of emphasis has been added for mid-level Federal managers with responsibility in financial management specialties. Specific occupations include budgeting, accounting, auditing and investigations, financial systems, and program management.

WHO SHOULD APPLY FOR THE FINANCIAL FELLOWS PROGRAM?

The Federal Financial Fellows program is for exceptional individuals in financial and related careers committed to enhancing their leadership skills and accomplishing significant results in their organizations. Potential Financial Fellows should:

- Have a record of strong accomplishment and demonstrate high potential

- Rank at the GS-14 or GS-15 level (or equivalent in the military or other pay
systems). Exceptional individuals at the GS -13 or equivalent level are encouraged to apply;

- Find a sponsor in their organization who will support them throughout the
program year.

EXCELLENCE IN GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL FELLOWS OVERVIEW

The purpose of the Financial Fellows program is to improve government by developing better leaders. By helping mid-and senior-level government officials grow as leaders, the program aspires to institutionalize the principles of leadership and the practice of achieving measurable results that benefit the American people. An effective leader is one who seeks first to serve others and who embraces and communicates a compelling vision. An effective leader holds to a set of core values and lives out a fundamental life mission. In doing so, such a leader engages others in purposeful action to produce significant results that better the lives of others.

More information and the application are available at the Council for Excellence in Government website.