What are KSAs?
KSA’s are knowledge, skills, and abilities that are used to determine the extent to which your qualifications (experience and education) match the requirements of the job you may be interested in applying. When agencies evaluate candidates based on KSA’s, you will usually be asked to supply a narrative description (one-half page to no more than one page in length) of the experience and/or training you have had that demonstrates your possession of a particular element. For more help in crafting your job application, please see the USAJOBS Ten Tips for Letting Federal Employers Know Your Worth.
