Thank you for your interest in applying to the White House Leadership Development Program! The next step in your career begins here.
How to Apply
- Ensure you meet the eligibility requirements:
- Current GS-15 and equivalent civil service employee
- Work at a 24 CFO Act Agency
- Exceed Expectations in your most recent annual performance evaluation
- Reach out to your Agency Point of Contact for more information and for access to the application
- Complete the application by the date specified by your Agency Point of Contact
- Complete Application
- Resume
- No longer than 10 pages and includes security clearance status
- Supervisor Approval Letter
- Including confirmation they support you to dedicate 100% of your time to the WHLDP if selected
- Including confirmation that you exceed expectations in your most recent annual evaluation.
- Nomination Letter from Deputy Secretary or Equivalent (Agency-Nominated only)
- Most Recent Annual Review
Agency Nominations
Applicants in Agencies using the Agency nomination path must reach out to their Agency Point of Contact and apply through their Agency to be nominated.
Applicants in Agencies using the Agency nomination path are not eligible to submit through the self-nomination application process.
Agencies may nominate up to six candidates for the program during each application cycle. Agencies are encouraged to determine their own internal selection processes for nominees.
Please reach out to your agency to identify their nomination pathway.
Self Nominations
Applicants in agencies using the Self-nomination path must reach out to their Agency Point of Contact to receive a link to the self-nomination application.
Individuals from agencies that follow the self-nominate pathway, can apply for the program with supervisor recommendation and approval. The WHDLP program team will be responsible for vetting up to six self-nominated candidates per agency.
Please reach out to your agency to identify their nomination pathway.
Selection Process
After reviewing formal agency nominations and vetted self-nominations, the WHLDP program team applies a rigorous selection process to determine program finalists. The program will extend finalist invitations for interviews for up to 20 candidates each application cycle.
What to Expect
February
Application Period Opens
April
Self-Nomination Application Period Closes
May
*Agency Application Period Closes
June
Program Interview Process Begins
August
Final Decisions Made
October
New Cohort Begins
*Individual agencies may have an expedited internal deadline for their internal vetting process.
For any questions please contact WHLDP@gsa.gov
