GS-0340

Program Management

Performs program management work including program planning, execution, and oversight.

📊Administrative📈GS-9/11/12/13/14/15📁0300

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0340

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

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✓Translate military experience: Map duties to civilian terminology.
✓Highlight training: Include courses and certifications.
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✓Experience substitution: Military experience may substitute for education.

🎖️Military to Federal Crosswalk

Military jobs that transition to GS-0340

NavyOS

★★★★★Match

Operations Specialist

Moderate alignment. Program Management positions value OS operational planning skills. CIC experience demonstrates coordination abilities. May require additional management education for senior roles.

Skills:

Operational planningInformation managementCoordinationDecision support

Entry Grades:

GS-9GS-11GS-12

💡 Tip: Your unique military experience may qualify you even if your MOS isn't listed.

📋Typical Duties

•Plan and manage programs
•Oversee program execution
•Monitor program performance
•Manage program budgets
•Coordinate stakeholders
•Report on program status

🎯Key Competencies

Program Management

Ability to plan, execute, and evaluate programs.

Leadership

Skill in directing staff and achieving organizational goals.

Strategic Planning

Ability to develop long-term program strategies.

Resource Management

Skill in managing budgets and personnel.

Communication

Excellent oral and written communication.

Problem Solving

Ability to address complex organizational challenges.

🔑Resume Keywords

Coordinate stakeholdersManage program budgetsMonitor program performanceOversee program executionPlan and manage programsProgram ManagementReport on program status

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