PMAP (Performance) Award
NIH program designed to recognize employees performing at an exceptional or fully successful level. All employees who receive a summary rating of "exceptional" on their PMAP, must receive a performance award of 2.5%-5% of their pay (base plus locality). An employee with a summary rating of "fully successful" may receive an award up to 2.0% of their pay (base plus locality) as long as all NIH "exceptional" employees have been given awards.
- Performance - A lump sum cash payment given to an employee based on the employee’s rating of record. A performance award does not increase base pay.
- QSI - An increase in the rate of base pay equivalent to one step within the grade given to recognize exceptional performance in lieu of a performance award/bonus. Only GS employees with a summary rating of "exceptional" on their PMAP are eligible.
- Time Off - An award given in the form of paid time off of up to 40 hours during the leave year without charge to leave that may be based on performance reflected in the rating of record or as a specific contribution. Note, you may provide up to an additional 40 hours within a leave year under a different award mechanism.
