Federal Innovation Council Membership Application

Federal Innovation Council Membership Application

The Federal Innovation Council is a group of strategically positioned career leaders from multiple functions and components across the Federal government who generate actionable insights on barriers, enablers, and innovative solutions to problems that face the American public.

We welcome applications from government executives who lead innovation and/or transformation in their agencies.

A few things to note:

The applicant journey is available here.
Applications can be accepted anytime. However, FIC leaders will review applications twice a year.
Applications are reviewed based on an individual’s (1) leadership experience, (2) alignment of skills with innovation goals, (3) problem-solving and impact of project/s led, and (4) motivation and passion for Council’s mission.
If selected, applicants are responsible to obtaining agency approval to participate in FIC.
FIC member must attend at least 50% of the meetings and participate in at least one project.
The initial appointment is for one year. After which, the Council can grant annual renewals.

Reach out to Nancy Delanoche ([email protected]) for questions about FIC or this application.

Please expand and complete each section below.

Part 1: Personal Information

First Name:

Last name:

Agency:

Specific Department

Location:

Job Title:

Email:

Length of time in Current Role and Agency:

GS Level or Equivalent:

Number of Years of professional experience outside of the Federal government:

LinkedIn contact info, if any:

Preferred Phone Number:

How did you hear about the Council?

Who referred you to FIC?

Please enter a maximum of 4 names in the boxes below.

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	Referral 1:	Referral 2:	Referral 3:	Referral 4:	Item weight

Part 2: Professional Objectives

Part 2: Professional Objectives

1. What official leadership positions have you held, if any.

2. Identify your top 3 skills and strengths that you can contribute to the Federal Innovation Council?

3. Describe a project where you were a part of a team that designed and implemented a unique (novel) solution to a problem or mission imperative. Please describe your role and impact. (max 500 words)

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