Program for Emerging Leaders (PEL) Information Session

Founded in 2008, the Program for Emerging Leaders (PEL) shapes and supports the next generation of leaders from across the U.S. government to meet the challenges of countering weapons of mass destruction. PEL aims to foster a community of rising U.S. government leaders with the knowledge and skill-set to respond to the dangers of WMD. The three-year program brings together early- to mid-career national security professionals, selected on a competitive basis from across the U.S. government, to develop and enhance awareness of the variety of WMD threats—including chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons—and the full range of means, processes, and organizations for addressing them.

We welcome applications from eligible candidates who live within or beyond the National Capital Region (NCR), including candidates stationed overseas. Candidates must be early- to mid-career (approximately 5-15 years of government service), civilian U.S. government employees (GS-11-13 or equivalent), or commissioned military officers (O-3 and O-4) with responsibilities related to national security. All applicants must be U.S. citizens, hold an active SECRET clearance, and have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.

Join Ms. Amanda Moodie, Policy Fellow and PEL Director, Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction (CSWMD) as she answers questions and shares information about the program. Recorded November 5, 2020.