Examples of specialized experience include knowledge in the application of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations relating to the development and/or improvement of national defense and joint strategy; Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events; Knowledge to plan, schedule, conduct, and facilitate projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the productivity of work operations in a program or support setting; Knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization; Skill in developing new or modified work methods, organizational structures, management processes, and/or program administration procedures. 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.