You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience for the GS-15, you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: - Executing, directing, or managing the areas of manufacturing/production or a related field that supports the manufacturing/production process, ensuring quality products and services through effective oversight and accountability. Examples of such experience may include: - Overseeing manufacturing/production schedules and multiple projects and milestone reports. OR - Providing management of manufacturing/production, through exceptional leadership in accordance with goals, objectives, and strategic planning. OR - Developing strategic plans for staffing, technology, and resources. OR - Recognizing issues within the process, taking corrective actions, and communicating them to stakeholders. In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-15, you must have been at the GS-14 level for 52 weeks.