Narrative Statements (KSAs, ECQs, MTQs)

For most vacancies narrative statements are requested at later stages of the Federal hiring process.

Wherever a narrative statement is required, you can expect that your responses will be graded. Narrative statements can be critical to the success of your Federal application. Narrative statements such as Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs), and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) typically address key qualifications relevant to a specific vacancy or job series and serve as a supporting document to the required resume.