GS-13: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing an expert knowledge of a wide range of communications, networks, computers, and communications systems management principles, concepts, and techniques to accomplish integrated telecommunications support planning, development, programming, and implementation. I have experience providing technical advice on Tactical Data Link (TDL) systems and maintaining TDL knowledge and expertise to stay updated on current and future TDL systems and their applications to combined operations. Examples of specialized experience include: 1) Providing program/project management to achieve TDL interoperability goals, objectives, and requirements; 2) Identifying TDL requirements and configuration management to attain interoperability between U.S. and foreign communications systems; and 3) Preparing briefings, writing information papers, and conducting research to support USINDOPACOM (United States Indo-Pacific Command) combined communications interoperability programs and engagement activities. GS-12: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing a detailed knowledge of a wide range of communications, networks, computers, and communications systems management principles, concepts, and techniques to accomplish integrated telecommunications support planning, development, programming, and implementation. I have experience conducting research and analysis on Tactical Data Link (TDL) systems and maintaining TDL knowledge to stay updated on current and future TDL systems and their applications to combined operations. Examples of specialized experience include: 1) Assisting senior employees in providing program/project management to achieve TDL interoperability goals, objectives, and requirements; 2) Identifying TDL requirements and configuration management to attain interoperability between U.S. and foreign communications systems; and 3) Writing information papers, and conducting research to support USINDOPACOM (United States Indo-Pacific Command) combined communications interoperability programs and engagement activities. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.