Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), Technical Qualifications (TQs), Managerial Technical Qualifications (MTQs), or Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) Updated August 10, 2026 The Senior Executive Service (SES) is the corps of career executives who administer public programs at the top levels of federal government. Positions are primarily managerial and supervisory. SES pay is linked to individual performance. … Continue reading Senior Executive Service (SES) Pay and Jobs