The HHS Performance Management Appraisal Program (PMAP) runs on a calendar year cycle and is applicable to all General Schedule (GS), Wage Grade (WG, WL, WS), Senior Biomedical Research Service (SBRS), and Title 42 209(f) and Title-42 209(g) employees who are not covered under the HHS Senior Executive and Organizational Performance Management System (PMS). Please see a comparison of the two HHS performance management programs . PMAP is designed to facilitate the execution of basic management and supervisory responsibilities and communicate or clarify organizational goals and objectives. The HHS PMAP policy is one component of the on-going process of performance management, which also includes frequent informal feedback, recognition and awards, coaching, skills development, and appropriate corrective action.

PMAP Overview

• HHS Performance Management Appraisal Program (PMAP) Policy
• Benefits of the Performance Management Program
• For a suggestion as to which aspect of the HHS Strategic Plan NIH positions may cascade from, please see the cascading flow chart.
• Comparison Table - Old and New Performance Programs
• Highlights - HHS Performance Program
• Performance Awards For Members of the SBRS
• Performance Management Appraisal Program (PMAP) Issues of Interest
• Spreadsheets of IC employees and salaries as of December 31 were provided to IC Performance Liaisons the week of January 14th. ICs are required to use the provided spreadsheet format to submit their performance award nominations. The intent is to simplify the process by eliminating the need to submit separate NIH Award Nomination Forms for cash performance awards. Please visit the Performance Awards Spreadsheet Q&A for more information.
• Training for the PMAP

NIH PMAP Guidance

• CY 08 PMAP Close-Out Guidance (NIH Only)
• CY 09 PMAP Plan Establishment Guidance (NIH Only)
• Seven Performance Management Tips for Supervisors
• Writing Outcomes (Critical Elements)
• Pitfalls to Avoid When Appraising an Employee

NIH Sample Performance Plans

• HHS Performance Appraisal Form
• NIH Sample Performance Plans - Please note: Sample plans should be customized to fit the particular expectations of the position.

NIH Sample Performance Awards Narratives

• Fully Successful Narrative
• Exceptional Narrative

Resources

• HHS PMAP website - Please use the NIH guidance on drafting plans and the NIH sample plans as models. These were developed with the NIH organizational environment in mind.
• OPM Performance Management website
• OPM Human Capital Assessment and Accountability Framework (HCAAF), Strategic Alignment System website