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[quote=Anonymous]I have been a GS-15 for 5 years, during which I primarily served in interagency strategic coordination roles which also include high level scientific/technical advisory aspects. For the last 2 years I have served in a senior executive detail role where I lead (but not directly supervise) several high level executives from different agencies across the federal government on an important interagency issue. I also regularly engage with agency heads and brief Congress, and have even testified multiple times in formal Congressional hearings. There is much more to my background but these are a few highlights.

I apply for SES roles in my field but can't seem to even make the interview panel. Obviously, there is something missing from my background, but I suppose I don't know what I don't know. I've a had a few people look at my ECQ's and the feedback is positive. They similarly don't understand why someone with my qualifications is having an issue. If this were a situation where I interviewed and was not selected I could understand, but I can't even get through the front door. Any advice on common attributes that are required but I may be missing?  Perhaps it is difficult to break in due to the disadvantage of not already being an SES and the long time frame for OPM to certify ECQ's? Maybe agencies don't want to roll the dice and wait if they already have SESers applying to these roles?

Thanks![/quote]

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