June 2026, PMA Board Reviews Association Progress and Future Priorities
The Professional Managers Association Board of Directors recently concluded its Annual Board Meeting, where directors reviewed the association's accomplishments, financial position, membership trends, advocacy efforts, and strategic priorities for the coming year.
Membership and Workforce Impact
The Board discussed the significant workforce changes affecting IRS managers and management officials, including workforce reductions, Deferred Resignation Programs, retirements, and organizational restructuring. These challenges have impacted membership levels across many federal employee organizations, including PMA.
Despite these challenges, PMA continues to maintain a strong national presence, membership grew 6.5%, and remains committed to serving managers, management officials, and non-bargaining unit employees throughout the IRS.
Financial Strength
The Board reviewed the association's financial performance and was pleased to report that PMA remains in a strong financial position.
Through prudent financial management, controlled operating expenses, and strong investment performance, the association is projected to finish the fiscal year in a healthy position. This financial stability allows PMA to continue investing in member services, advocacy initiatives, educational programming, scholarships, and leadership development opportunities.
Advocacy and Representation
The Board reaffirmed PMA's commitment to serving as the voice of IRS managers and management officials.
Directors discussed ongoing legislative and workforce issues including:
• Workforce restructuring initiatives
• Schedule Policy/Career implementation
• Hiring and recruitment challenges
• Retirement and workforce planning
• Return-to-office requirements
• Manager pay and compensation concerns
• Employee engagement and workforce morale
The Board emphasized the importance of continuing to advocate for policies that support effective leadership, workforce stability, and mission success.
Member Engagement and Growth
The Board reviewed strategies to strengthen member engagement and recruitment efforts in the coming year.
Key initiatives include:
• Expansion of the PMA Recruitment Program
• Increased in-person outreach opportunities
• Enhanced member communications
• Additional educational webinars and training programs
• Expanded partnerships and member benefits
Board Elections and Governance
The Board also reviewed plans for the upcoming Board election cycle and continued implementation of PMA's Board Perpetuation Plan. Directors reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining strong governance practices and ensuring leadership continuity for the association.
Looking Ahead
As PMA enters the new fiscal year, the Board remains focused on advancing the association's mission of supporting, representing, and advocating for IRS managers, management officials, and non-bargaining unit employees.
The Board extends its appreciation to PMA members, recruiters, volunteers, and partners whose continued support strengthens the association and its ability to serve the federal management community.
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Schedule Policy/Career Implementation
One of the most significant workforce developments this year is the continued implementation of Schedule Policy/Career positions throughout the federal government. The Administration recently issued additional implementation guidance and identified thousands of positions for conversion into the new personnel category. The stated goal is to increase accountability for policy-influencing positions while maintaining merit-based hiring practices.
PMA continues to monitor the impact of these changes on IRS managers, management officials, and non-bargaining unit employees. Our position remains that many affected positions are already outside collective bargaining units and existing authorities provide agencies with appropriate tools for accountability. We remain concerned about the potential impact these changes may have on recruitment, retention, succession planning, and the government's ability to attract highly qualified leadership candidates.
Federal Hiring Modernization
OPM recently announced several initiatives intended to modernize federal hiring and streamline recruitment processes. Agency leadership has been directed to focus on improving hiring efficiency and reducing barriers to recruitment. OPM has also expanded the use of technology and AI-assisted classification tools to support hiring operations.
For managers, these initiatives may eventually result in shorter hiring timelines and increased flexibility in filling critical positions.
Reduction-in-Force (RIF) Guidance
OPM continues to update guidance related to workforce restructuring and reductions-in-force. Employees who may be affected by future workforce adjustments are encouraged to review available information regarding retirement, benefits, severance, and transition assistance programs.
OMB AND FEDERAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTS
OMB continues to emphasize agency efficiency, workforce restructuring, and operational accountability as part of broader federal management initiatives. Agencies across government continue evaluating staffing models, organizational structures, and mission requirements to align resources with agency priorities.
Managers should anticipate continued discussions regarding:
• Workforce sizing and organizational efficiency
• Mission-critical staffing needs
• Accountability and performance management
• Hiring reform initiatives
• Agency restructuring and consolidation efforts
PMA will continue advocating for thoughtful implementation that balances efficiency with the need to maintain an experienced and effective workforce.
Operational Challenges Continue
IRS managers continue balancing service delivery expectations while managing staffing shortages, retirements, workforce transitions, and increased workloads in many program areas.
PMA continues to hear concerns from members regarding:
• Increased workloads resulting from workforce reductions
• Retirements and loss of institutional knowledge
• Leadership succession planning
• Employee engagement and morale
• Training for new managers
• Performance management consistency
• Return-to-office implementation challenges
We encourage members to share operational concerns through PMA leadership and center representatives so they can be elevated through appropriate channels.
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With continuing workforce changes, many members have questions about retirement planning.
Before making retirement decisions, members should consider:
• High-3 salary calculations
• Sick leave credit
• TSP withdrawal strategies
• FEHB continuation requirements
• Survivor benefit elections
• Social Security timing considerations
Members approaching retirement are encouraged to attend PMA webinars and consult with qualified retirement specialists before finalizing retirement plans.
As we conclude another year of service, advocacy, and growth, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the PMA Board of Directors, our dedicated volunteers, PMA Recruiters, valued sponsors, and most importantly, our members.
This year presented unprecedented challenges for federal managers, management officials, and non-bargaining unit employees. Workforce reductions, retirements, organizational restructuring, evolving workplace policies, and continued uncertainty across government tested both our resilience and our commitment to public service. Through it all, PMA remained focused on our mission: advocating for managers, providing timely information, supporting professional development, and ensuring your voice is heard.
We are especially grateful to the PMA Board of Directors for their leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to strengthening the association. Their volunteer service continues to guide PMA forward and ensures we remain a strong and effective advocate for our members nationwide.
We also extend our sincere appreciation to our trusted sponsors and partners whose support helps make many of PMA's programs and member benefits possible:
• American Public University System (APUS)
• FEDS Protection Professional Liability Insurance (PLI)
• Worldwide Assurance for Employees of Public Agencies (WAEPA)
• Benefit Planning, Inc.
• Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA)
Their commitment to supporting federal managers, management officials, and federal employees provides valuable educational opportunities, financial planning resources, professional liability protection, scholarships, and assistance programs that directly benefit our members and their families.
To our members, thank you for your trust, engagement, and continued support. PMA exists because of you. Your membership strengthens our ability to advocate on issues that matter, provide valuable resources, and represent the interests of IRS managers and management officials across the country.
As we look toward the future, we encourage every member to help grow PMA. One of the most powerful ways to strengthen our association is by sharing the value of membership with a colleague. Whether you become a PMA Recruiter, invite someone to attend a webinar, share a PMA communication, or simply talk about the benefits of membership, your involvement helps expand our collective voice.
Together, we will continue to advocate, educate, and empower managers at every level.
Thank you for being part of PMA and for helping make this year a success. We look forward to serving you in the year ahead.
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