EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, GS-0343). GS-9: 1 year of full-time specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-7 grade level in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector) that includes work involving participating in or assisting with program operations or program policy matters, budget formulation and execution, and financial planning; assisting in research and investigations of new and improved business and management practices; assisting in the development of management and program evaluation plans, procedures, and methodology; assisting in management surveys to determine compliance with regulations, procedures, sound management practices, and effective utilization of staff. OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree that is directly related to this position OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. GS-7: 1 year of full-time specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-5 grade level in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector) that includes experience in the application of fact finding and investigative techniques; development of presentations and reports; analyzing problems to identify significant factors; gathering pertinent data; recognizing solutions regarding programs and functions; planning and organizing work; and communicating effectively orally and in writing. OR EDUCATION: 1 full year of graduate level education OR superior academic achievement. GRADUATE EDUCATION DEFINITION: Graduate education must be related to the occupation and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT DEFINITION: Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. S.A.A. is based on (1) Class standing-applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class, based on completed courses; or (2) Grade-Point Average-applicants must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (3) Election to membership in a National Scholastic Honor Society - membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.