You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at OPM Website. Administrative and Management Positions, 0201 Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-13. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience leading collective bargaining/negotiations of union contracts; providing advice on developing management proposals, negotiating strategies, and when the union's proposals may be non-negotiable under federal law and regulations. Experience serving at a senior level conducting negotiations and developing coherent labor relations negotiations strategy based on understanding of legal requirements and the mission, policy and procedures of the organization. Experience consulting with senior management and researching historical data to make determinations that impact unions. Experience developing additions and or revisions to policy guidance to accommodate new law, regulations, policies and procedures. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.