GS-1101

General Business and Industry

Performs business and industry work not covered by other specific series including business analysis and program support.

📊Administrative📈GS-5/7/9/11/12/13📁1100

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1101

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements:

Education:

GS-5: Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or related field
GS-7: 1 year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement

Experience: General experience in business, industry, or administrative work demonstrating analytical and organizational abilities.

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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📋Typical Duties

•Analyze business operations and processes
•Develop business plans and strategies
•Coordinate program activities
•Prepare business reports
•Evaluate program effectiveness
•Provide business advisory services

🎯Key Competencies

Business Analysis

Ability to analyze business operations and identify improvements.

Project Management

Skill in planning and managing business projects.

Policy Development

Ability to develop business policies and procedures.

Communication

Skill in presenting business information to stakeholders.

Problem Solving

Ability to identify and resolve business challenges.

Data Analysis

Skill in analyzing business data and metrics.

Industry Knowledge

Understanding of business and industry practices.

Relationship Management

Ability to build and maintain business relationships.

🔑Resume Keywords

Analyze business operations and processesCoordinate program activitiesDevelop business plans and strategiesEvaluate program effectivenessGeneral Business and IndustryPrepare business reportsProvide business advisory services

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