The Federal Managers Association (FMA), founded in 1913, is a national non‑profit membership organization that represents federal managers, supervisors and executives. FMA advocates for excellence in public service through professional development, agency consultation and legislative advocacy to protect pay, retirement, personnel authorities, and civil service protections for its members.
Federal employee pay and benefits; federal retirement and Social Security/GPO‑WEP reform; personnel and hiring policy including skills‑based hiring and workforce flexibilities; whistleblower and ethics protections; civil service merit system and anti‑politicization measures; Thrift Savings Plan and federal benefits administration; agency management and workforce restructuring issues.
Primarily funded by member dues (national and chapter dues), membership fees, conference and training revenues, publications and occasional donations or sponsorships.
Participates on and collaborates with federal advisory bodies and coalitions such as the Employee Thrift Advisory Council (ETAC), FEHB Program Advisory Group, the Federal‑Postal Coalition, the Government Managers Coalition, Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) and frequently works alongside peer organizations such as the Senior Executives Association.
Non‑profit membership association / professional organization (national management association)
