AAFEA, Inc.

AAFEA, Inc. was founded in February 2002 by a dedicated cadre of African American members of the Federal Senior Executive Service to promote the professional development and advancement of African Americans into and within the senior ranks of the United States Government. We sponsor programs and advocate policies that will enhance opportunities for African Americans to serve our nation in senior level positions. AAFEA also allies and partners with other senior-level associations, public and private sector organizations and academia to leverage resources to develop intellectual capital to effectively execute the business of the federal government.

Membership in AAFEA is open to active and retired federal employees (including military) in grades GS-13 through SES (or equivalent grades). Please visit our Membership Page and contact us if you have any questions. We invite you to join AAFEA.

2011 AAFEA Workshop

Newport News Mark your calendars! The AAFEA 2011 Training Workshop will be held Monday, April 18th through Wednesday, April 20th, 2011.

AAFEA workshops are designed for government employees and military personnel and are geared towards professionals with experience at the GS-13 and level and above (or equivalent experience outside the federal government). AAFEA membership is not required to participate.

The workshop will be held in Newport News, Virginia at the Newport News Marriott at City Center. Make your room reservations now ONLINE using the group code AANAANA. You can also call the hotel directly at 1-757-873-9299 to make your hotel reservations.

Workshop registration for the 2011 AAFEA Training Workshop will open January 1, 2011. If you have questions or need more information, please call AAFEA at 866-600-4894.

 

Membership

AAFEA membership is open to active and retired federal employees (including military) in grades GS-13 through SES (or equivalent grades). Annual dues are $125.00 for members of the Senior Executive Service (SES) and $100.00 for all other grades. Membership year runs from 1 April through 31 March. Please note, membership dues are not pro-rated. Membership entitles you to participate in quarterly meetings, receive electronic copies of meeting minutes, and career counseling.

Please review the Membership Application and contact us if you have any questions. We invite you to join AAFEA for the 2010 through 2011 membership year.

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Meeting Calendar

The AAFEA Meeting Calendar for the 2010 - 2011 Membership Year includes Open Membership Meetings, Special Events, and Board Meetings. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will be held in the Washington DC metropolitan area.

General Membership Meetings are open to all current, financial members. Details regarding location and times will be provided to the membership via email in advance of the meeting. In general, meetings are typically scheduled over the lunchtime period.

Special Events include the Fall Social and the Annual Workshop. Details regarding these events are posted on the AAFEA website and circulated via email and the AAFEA newsletter.

Board Meetings are open only to AAFEA Board members. For questions regarding any of these events, please send an email or contact us at 866-600-4894.

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2010 AAFEA Training Workshop Featured Exhibitors

  • WAEPA
    A non-profit association helping federal employees pay less for life insurance while giving them more benefit options for their money.

  • The Coleman Group, Inc.
    An innovative information technology-consulting firm, providing professional management, technical and business solutions to the federal government and industry clients.

Of Interest

President Obama has ordered federal agencies to make changes to how they recruit and hire new employees. Key changes include a more streamlined hiring process and elimination of essay requirements.

Currently, it can take up to 200 days for federal agencies to process a hire and applicants are required to submit essays - known as KSAs - that assess their knowledge, skills and abilities. President Obama's memo requires agencies to cut hiring time to approximately 80 days from the date a vacancy is announced. In addition, the memo requires agencies to "eliminate any requirement that applicants respond to essay-style questions when submitting their initial application materials for any Federal job."

Member Spotlight

Laura Stubbs, PhD

Dr. Stubbs Dr. Stubbs recently received a SES political appointment at the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, joining OSD as the Director for Requirements and Strategic Integration. Dr. Stubbs notes that guidance received from AAFEA Board members as well as attendance at the 2010 AAFEA Training Workshop were instrumental to her latest success. Congratulations!

Kevin W. Johnson

AAFEA member Kevin Johnson has been selected to serve as the Chief of the Command Secretariat: United States Cyber Command. He will lead a team of military and Air Force civilian personnel, serving as the gateway between the senior-level military and civilian leaders at US Cyber Com, US Strategic Command, J-Codes, across the Intelligence Community, and the NSA Secretariat, on matters pertaining to Command policy, formal correspondence/actions, the Command Visits/Protocol office, and the Commander's Action Group.