Approved by the Competency Modeling Validation Review Board on June 1, 2015.
Competency | Definition | Proficiency Level | Remarks |
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Analytical Thinking | Able to breakdown raw information and undefined problems into specific, workable components that, in turn, clearly identify the issues at hand. Makes logical conclusions, anticipates obstacles, and considers different approaches that are relevant to the decision making process. | GS-05-10 – Level 3 GS-11-13 – Level 4 GS-14-15 – Level 5 | |
Creative Thinking | Develops new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to make organizational improvements; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes. | GS-05-10 – Level 3 GS-11-13 – Level 4 GS-14-15 – Level 5 | |
Decision Making | Makes sound, well informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. | GS-05-10 – Level 3 GS-11-13 – Level 4 GS-14-15 – Level 5 | |
Legal, Government, & Jurisprudence | Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, government organization and functions, and the democratic political process. | GS-05-10 – Level 3 GS-11-13 – Level 4 GS-14-15 – Level 5 | |
Organizational Awareness | Knows the organization’s mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization. | GS-05-10 – Level 3 GS-11-13 – Level 4 GS-14-15 – Level 5 | |
Planning and Evaluating | Determines objectives and strategies; coordinates with other parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors and evaluates the progress and outcomes of operational plans; anticipates potential threats or opportunities. | GS-05-10 – Level 3 GS-11-13 – Level 4 GS-14-15 – Level 5 | |
Technical – Management / Program Analysis | Researches, analyzes, evaluates and advises management on the effectiveness of an organization and its mission, programs, functions, policies, objectives, management principles and processes. | GS-05-10 – Level 3 GS-11-13 – Level 4 GS-14-15 – Level 5 | Includes work related to:
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