Executive Core Qualifications, or the ECQs, define the competencies needed to build a federal corporate culture that drives for results, serves customers, and builds successful teams and coalitions within and outside the organization. Learn more about the ECQs from OPM: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications 

You can also find the OPM Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications (2010) at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2010.pdf

The SFFEB can provide resources, tools, awareness of opportunities, lists of coaches/mentors we recommend, and trainings for Federal employees considering the Senior Executive Service (SES).

When reviewing your training, development, and assignments needed to round out your skills & experiences, it is important to record your capabilities & competencies within the following functional ECQ areas:

Leading Change

Creativity/Innovation

External Awareness

Flexibility

Resilience

Strategic Thinking

Vision

Leading People

Team Building

Developing Others

Managing Conflict

Leveraging Diversity

Results Driven

Accountability

Customer Service

Decisiveness

Entrepreneurship

Problem Solving

Technical Credibility

Business Acumen

Financial Management

Human Capital Management

Technology Management

Building Coalitions

Partnering

Political Savvy

Influencing/Negotiating

Fundamental Competencies

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Integrity/Honesty

Continual Learning

Public Service Motivation