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Leadership & Management Proficiency Map

The Leadership and Management Proficiency Map is separated into three categories: Vision & Strategy, Developing & Managing Talent, and Strategic Decision Making. The map links GS grade levels to target proficiency levels for each competency. The map is a guide to understanding the expected proficiency level of top performers at each grade level.

Key:

N/A - Not Applicable,     1 - Fundamental Awareness,     2 - Novice,     3 - Intermediate,     4 - Advanced,      5 - Expert

Vision & Strategy

  Change Leadership Establishing Focus Knowledge Management Navigating the Public Sector Vision
GS – 13 3 4 4 3 3
GS – 14 4 4 5 3 4
GS – 15 5 5 5 4 5

Developing & Managing Talent

  Coaching Conflict Resolution Continuous Development Delegations Leveraging Diversity Mentoring Motivation of Others Performance Management
GS – 13 3 4 3 3 4 4 4 4
GS – 14 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5
GS – 15 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Strategic Decision Making

  Decision Quality Financial Acumen Risk Management
GS – 13 3 4 4
GS – 14 4 5 5
GS – 15 5 5 5