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A KSA, or Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, is a series of narrative statements that are required when applying to Federal job openings. KSA’s are used to determine, along with resumes, who the best applicants are when several candidates qualify for a job. The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) necessary for the successful performance of a position are contained on each job vacancy announcement.

KSA's are brief and focused essays about one's career and educational background that presumably qualify one to perform the duties of the position being applied for. A knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) is a concise essay about one's talent and expertise and related experiences (work, education, volunteer) and accomplishments. A series of KSA statements are usually required when applying for most federal government and some state and city government jobs. KSA's are used as a yardstick to assess the capabilities of a prospective applicant in terms of likely ability to perform the duties of the job. Most government hiring officials look for a short, crisp and clear KSA that emphasizes results or accomplishments obtained in previous work.