Membership Categories

SEA is the home for the leaders who carry out the federal government’s most critical missions. Our membership levels are designed to meet you where you are in your leadership journey and to support you with the community, insight, and development you need to thrive. Before you join, take a moment to explore our Member Benefits so you can see the full value of being part of SEA.

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Regular (Voting) Membership

Regular membership is divided into two groups. Both receive the full power of SEA’s services and development opportunities

• SEA’s Member to Member networking
• All Communities of Practice
• Access to every program and member discount
• Eligibility for leadership roles within SEA
• Eligibility to provide input on membership business 

Current Federal Government SES and Equivalents GS 15 and GS 14

This category is open to career SES, SL, ST, equivalent senior level positions, and select GS 15 and GS 14 employees who meet one or more of the following criteria

• Executive level responsibilities
• Positions under the centralized control of an Executive Resources Board
• Completion of an agency executive development program or course
• Attendance at the Federal Executive Institute
Member dues 159 per year

Retired and Former SES and Equivalents GS 15 and GS 14

This category is open to those who previously held SES, SL, ST, or equivalent senior level roles and have retired or transitioned out of federal service. GS 15 and GS 14 members must have met the same eligibility criteria during their federal tenure.
Member dues 99 per year

Participation Categories

SEA is committed to building the next generation of senior executive leadership. These categories give emerging leaders meaningful access to SEA’s learning ecosystem and community while they grow toward full membership. They do not include voting rights, SEA leadership roles, or participation in the formal mentoring program.

Associates

For GS 14 and GS 15 employees who are not yet eligible for full SEA membership but want to be part of a national leadership community and engage directly with SEA’s mission.
Associate dues 99 per year

Rising Leaders

For GS 12 and GS 13 employees identified as rising stars through programs such as PMF, Pathways, agency leadership development programs, or the SEA YGL Mentor Protégé Program.
Rising Leaders dues 99 per year