Approved by the Competency Modeling Validation Review Board on February 23, 2016.
Competency | Definition | Proficiency Level |
|---|---|---|
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 – n/a GS-11-13 – n/a GS-14-15 – n/a ES/SL – Level 5 |
External Awareness | Identifies and keeps up-to-date on key agency policies/priorities and economic, political, and social trends which affect the organization; understands where the organization is headed and how to make a contribution. | GS-05-10 – n/a GS-11-13 – n/a GS-14-15 – n/a ES/SL – Level 5 |
Technical – | Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program areas; plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies; assesses financial condition of an organization. | GS-05-10 – n/a GS-11-13 – n/a GS-14-15 – n/a ES/SL – 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 – n/a GS-11-13 – n/a GS-14-15 – n/a ES/SL – Level 5 |
Program Management | Manages a program area for an organization that may consist of multiple projects and programs across a broad spectrum of functional specialties such as financial management, policy development, organizational development, quality management, and/or performance metrics; directs related resources, personnel and activities. | GS-05-10 – n/a GS-11-13 – n/a GS-14-15 – n/a ES/SL – Level 5 |
Risk Management | Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used for risk assessment and mitigation, including assessment of failures and their consequences. | GS-05-10 – n/a GS-11-13 – n/a GS-14-15 – n/a ES/SL – Level 5 |
Vision | Envisions a long-term view and initiates organizational change for the future; builds the vision with others; spots opportunities to move the organization toward the vision. | GS-05-10 – n/a GS-11-13 – n/a GS-14-15 – n/a ES/SL – Level 5 |