Specialized experience is described as: comprehensive knowledge of federal budget processes, including OMB and Congressional procedures, and demonstrated skill in analyzing the effects of budgetary actions; skill in providing technical financial assistance and expert advisory support throughout the integrated planning, programming, budgeting, execution, and closeout lifecycle; experience evaluating pending Congressional, OMB, DoD, USAF, and Comptroller General decisions to recommend strategic courses of action; experience conducting workload-based financial and cost reviews to determine organizational resource and funding requirements; and experience conducting special studies, developing and recommending procedural changes to streamline financial management, and using computerized budget systems effectively. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date.