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His technical expertise includes enterprise architecture, healthcare and life sciences data management, software engineering and high performance computing. -As a PIF with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Data Modernization Initiative (DMI), Ryan architected the agency’s [data exchange modernization](https://www.cdc.gov/surveillance/data-modernization/technologies/cdc-front-door.html){:target="_blank"}. He supplied the technical leadership to get CDC’s Enterprise Data Exchange (DEX) system approved, staffed and piloted: FHIR for healthcare surveys, HL7v2 for case notifications and electronic lab reporting, and flat files for routine immunizations. He also contributed to the nation’s public health [North Star Architecture](https://www.cdc.gov/surveillance/data-modernization/technologies/north-star-architecture.html){:target="_blank"} and served as the agency’s technical subject matter expert on the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA). +As a PIF with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Data Modernization Initiative (DMI), Ryan architected the agency’s [data exchange modernization](https://www.cdc.gov/surveillance/data-modernization/technologies/cdc-front-door.html){:target="_blank"}. He supplied the technical leadership to get CDC’s Enterprise Data Exchange (DEX) system approved, staffed and piloted: FHIR for healthcare surveys, HL7v2 for case notifications and electronic lab reporting, and flat files for routine immunizations. He also contributed to the nation’s public health [North Star Architecture](https://archive.cdc.gov/#/details?url=https://www.cdc.gov/surveillance/data-modernization/technologies/north-star-architecture.html){:target="_blank"} and served as the agency’s technical subject matter expert on the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA). Prior to PIF, Ryan was the Chief Software Architect at Amida Technology Solutions, leading data modernization and interoperability engagements with large healthcare enterprises. 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Apply to Be a 2024 Fellow

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Thank you for your interest in becoming a Presidential Innovation Fellow! Now accepting applications for the 2024 fellowship class.

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Apply by July 7

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Thank you for your interest in becoming a Presidential Innovation Fellow! Now accepting applications for the 2025 fellowship class.

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Thanks for your interest in becoming a Presidential Innovation Fellow (PIF)! Applications are currently closed, but we recruit annually and will be opening applications for the 2025 cohort in late summer 2024.

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Thanks for your interest in becoming a Presidential Innovation Fellow (PIF)! Applications are currently closed, but we recruit annually and will be opening applications for the 2026 cohort in late summer 2025.

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    As a fellow, you’ll gain senior-level exposure in a federal agency. Behind the walls of government, you’ll tackle some of our nation’s biggest challenges.

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    Each fellow is paired with a federal agency to complete a 12-24 month project as a senior advisor. Learn more about projects that have been completed by past fellows and the values that guide our work.

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    As a fellow, you’ll gain executive-level exposure in a federal agency. Behind the walls of government, you’ll tackle some of our nation’s biggest challenges.

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    After you complete your fellowship, you’ll join our alumni community of more than 250 technologists and innovators in advancing mission-driven solutions at local, national, and international levels.

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    Get Ready to Apply

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    Be sure to sign up for updates! We’ll send you an email when the application is available.

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    As part of your application, you’ll need to submit a federal-style resume. If you don’t already have one, it can take some time to put together. Here are tips on writing a federal resume and an example of what a federal resume might look like.

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    You’ll also be asked to provide a personal statement (no more than 900 characters) on why you want to become a fellow.

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    Links to professional portfolios or profiles may be included and are optional.

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    Only qualified candidates (see above) may have an opportunity to speak with PIF host agencies and project teams based on mutual interest and alignment of skill sets. Candidates at this stage will receive additional information about specific agency projects. Please note: NOT all qualified candidates will receive the opportunity to speak with agencies due to volume and skill alignment.

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    Upon consultation with host agencies, we will finalize agency placements and offers. As PIF operates within the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the GSA HR team will make tentative offers to selected candidates. Tentative offers are contingent on passing a background check.

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    The PIF team will also set up calls with each incoming PIF to welcome them into our program and community, and answer any questions!

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    Once you accept your tentative offer, you will receive an email from the HR onboarding system. You will need to login and accept your tentative offer. You will be asked to complete a series of forms and receive a USAaccess email requesting you to schedule a time to provide your fingerprints for your security clearance and complete a security questionnaire.

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    Once security has been initially cleared, a GSA HR specialist will call you with a final offer. At this stage, GSA HR and the PIF team will confirm your start date.

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    Note: We do not recommend you give notice or resign from your current employer (if applicable) until you receive your final offer with a confirmed start date from HR.

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    We are targeting a June 2025 start for Fellows. The exact start date will be announced during the selection process.

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    PIF augments GSA onboarding with PIF-specific programming during the first week of employment, followed by each PIF onboarding at their respective agencies.

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Selection Timeline

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Here is a tentative timeline so you can know what to expect.

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  • May 15 - June 23, 2023: Submit your application.
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  • July 2023 - October 2023: Interviews with the Presidential Innovation Fellows team and potential agencies take place.
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  • November 2023 - December 2023: Final selections and tentative offers will be made. Tentative offers are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
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  • December 2023 - February 2024: After you accept a tentative offer, our pre-employment process begins – including a background check. Learn more about our process.
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  • February 2024: We welcome a new cohort of fellows.
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