To qualify for this position, applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 (ZA-III at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as providing senior-level administrative and operational management support to an organization. Experience must include analyzing and managing budgets or financial operations; advising leadership on administrative or organizational matters; and overseeing administrative programs such as human resources, procurement, travel, property, or related functions. 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. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration