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Career Opportunities for MPA/MPP Students

Career Opportunities for MPA/MPP Students. National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration October 15, 2009 U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board Office of Policy and Evaluation. Overview. Background Positive aspects and challenges

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Career Opportunities for MPA/MPP Students

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  1. Career Opportunities for MPA/MPP Students National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration October 15, 2009 U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board Office of Policy and Evaluation

  2. Overview • Background • Positive aspects and challenges • Possible avenues for students and schools

  3. Background: About MSPB

  4. Background: The Changing Workforce

  5. Positive Aspects • Workforce demographics • Need for skills • “Track record” of graduates • Retention • Advancement

  6. Track Record of MPA/MPP Hires Approximately 2,200 hires at GS-5 through GS-11 between 1990 and 2002 As of 2008: 52% remained in Federal service Of the hires who remained in service: 26% held supervisory positions 74% at GS-13/14/15 or similar level 2.9% in the Senior Executive Service (SES)

  7. Challenges Recruitment patterns Federal career paths “Mind share”

  8. New Hires by Grade LevelProfessional and Administrative Occupations, 2008 Source: U.S. OPM, Central Personnel Data File.

  9. Appointments to the PMI/PMF Program Source: U.S. OPM, Central Personnel Data File. Based on employee’s reported education level and degree program.

  10. Common Federal Career Paths College (BA) Entry Level University (MS/MA) University (JD) Mid-Level Work University (Ph.D) University (MD) Upper Level Management

  11. Possible Avenues Pursue existing opportunities Create opportunities Internships (student programs) Relationships with agencies Alternative paths Enter at entry level Enter at upper level

  12. For More Information Contact: James.Tsugawa@mspb.gov John.Crum@mspb.gov On the Web:www.mspb.gov Studies Newsletters ListServ

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