Defense agencies seeking temporary workforce assistance completes a PFI Position Order Form describing the position and its requirements.
PFI advertises the position on its website to a potential candidate pool of over 500,000 qualified guard and reserve service members.
Reserve service members apply for positions via the PFI website.
The applications of the most qualified candidates are forwarded to the defense agency for review, interviewing, and selection of the most qualified candidate.
The defense agency notifies PFI of the selection and provides MIPR funding for the cost of the tour.
PFI processes the Service Member's request for orders and upon approval of orders, the Service Member reports for duty at the defense agency.