Approved by the Competency Modeling Validation Review Board on June 17, 2016.
Competency | Definition | Proficiency Level | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
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 | |
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 – Level 3 GS-11-13 – Level 4 GS-14-15 – Level 5 | |
Information Management | Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information, organizes and maintains information or information management systems. | GS-05-10 – Level 3 GS-11-13 – Level 4 GS-14-15 – Level 5 | May include work related to the following areas but relatedness is specific to each position: Systems: Information: |
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 | |
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 – Business and Industry | Performs work in support of programs and/or an organization’s business operations across a broad spectrum of activities such as acquisition policy, grants and assistance agreements, procurement systems, property management, space management, communications and/or business development; develops, coordinates, implements, and/or monitors activities related to the organization’s business programs. | GS-05-10 – Level 3 GS-11-13 – Level 4 GS-14-15 – Level 5 |