MAS - Project Performance Company, LLC - 47QTCA18D000T

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AUTHORIZED FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE PRICELIST

Special Item No. 54151S Information Technology Professional Services NAICS Codes: 541511, 541512, 541513, and 541519

Special Item No. 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting NAICS Code: 541611

Special Item Number OLM: Order-Level Materials

Project Performance Company, LLC a DSA Company 10300 Eaton PL STE 500 Fairfax, Virginia 22030-2230, United States

(703) 591-3704 www.dsainc.com

Contract Number: 47QTCA18D000T

Period of Performance: October 18, 2017 Through October 17, 2027

For more Information Contact:

Paul D. Shiffka Vice President of Contracts and Procurement 267-525-2039 Paul.Shiffka@dsainc.com

Business Size: Other than Small Business (Large)

For more information on ordering from Federal Supply Schedules click on FSS Schedules at GSA.gov.

Price list current as of Modification #PA-0029, effective January 13, 2024

Table of Contents

Section: Page:

Customer Information: 3

Terms and Conditions Applicable to All SINs 5

Labor Rates 54151S 9

Labor Category Descriptions 54151S 12

Labor Rates 541611 31

Labor Category Descriptions 541611 32

Customer Information:

1a. TABLE OF AWARDED SPECIAL ITEM NUMBERS:

54151S 541611 OLM: Order-Level Materials

541611: Graphics Specialist: $61.95

1c. HOURLY RATES: See Below

2. MAXIMUM ORDER: $500,000 (54151S), $1,000,000 (541611)

3. MINIMUM ORDER: $100

4. GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE: 50 States, DC, and Territories

5. POINT OF PRODUCTION: US

6. DISCOUNT FROM LIST PRICES: Prices shown herein are Net (discounts deducted).

7. QUANTITY DISCOUNT: None

8. PROMPT PAYMENT TERMS: Net 30 Days. Information for Ordering Offices: Prompt payment terms cannot be negotiated out of the contractual agreement in exchange for other concessions.

9. FOREIGN ITEMS: Not Offered

10a. TIME OF DELIVERY:

10b. EXPEDITED DELIVERY: As agreed to between PPC and the ordering activity

10c. OVERNIGHT AND 2-DAY DELIVERY: As agreed to between PPC and the ordering activity

10d. URGENT REQUIRMENTS: As agreed to between PPC and the ordering activity

11. FOB POINT: Destination

12a. ORDERING ADDRESS:

10300 Eaton PL STE 500 Fairfax, Virginia 22030-2230

12b. ORDERING PROCEDURES: For supplies and services, the ordering procedures, information on Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA’s) are found in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-3

13. PAYMENT ADDRESS:

8 Neshaminy Interplex Drive, Suite 209 Trevose, PA 19053-6944

14. WARRANTY PROVISION: Not Applicable

15. EXPORT PACKING CHARGES: Not Applicable

16. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF RENTAL, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR: Not Applicable

17. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION: Not Applicable

18a. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF REPAIR PARTS INDICATING DATE OF PARTS PRICE LISTS AND ANY DISCOUNTS FROM LIST PRICES: Not Applicable

18b. TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ANY OTHER SERVICES: None

19. LIST OF SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION POINTS: Not Applicable

20. LIST OF PARTICIPATING DEALERS: None

21. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Not Applicable

22a. SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES SUCH AS ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES: Not Applicable

22b. SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE FOR EIT: Not Applicable

23. UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI) NUMBER: P6KTNNHMA2B1

24. NOTIFICATION REGARDING REGISTRATION IN SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION DATABASE: Current

TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL SINS

1. SCOPE

a. The prices, terms and conditions stated hereunder apply exclusively to services within the scope of this Schedule.

b. The Contractor shall provide services at the Contractor’s facility and/or at the ordering activity location, as agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering activity.

2. PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES I-FSS-60 Performance Incentives (April 2000)

a. Performance incentives may be agreed upon between the Contractor and the ordering activity on individual fixed price orders or Blanket Purchase Agreements under this contract.

b. The ordering activity must establish a maximum performance incentive price for these services and/or total solutions on individual orders or Blanket Purchase Agreements.

c. Incentives should be designed to relate results achieved by the contractor to specified targets. To the maximum extent practicable, ordering activities shall consider establishing incentives where performance is critical to the ordering activity’s mission and incentives are likely to motivate the contractor. Incentives shall be based on objectively measurable tasks.

3. ORDER

a. Agencies may use written orders, EDI orders, blanket purchase agreements, individual purchase orders, or task orders for ordering services under this contract. Blanket Purchase Agreements shall not extend beyond the end of the contract period; all services and delivery shall be made and the contract terms and conditions shall continue in effect until the completion of the order. Orders for tasks which extend beyond the fiscal year for which funds are available shall include FAR 52.232-19 (Deviation – May 2003) Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year. The purchase order shall specify the availability of funds and the period for which funds are available.

b. All task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of the contract. In the event of conflict between a task order and the contract, the contract will take precedence.

PPC GS-35F-038HA October 17, 2017 through October 16, 2022 PPC 47QTCA18D000T October 18, 2017 through October 17, 2027

4. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES

a. The Contractor shall commence performance of services on the date agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering activity.

b. The Contractor agrees to render services only during normal working hours, unless otherwise agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering activity.

c. The ordering activity should include the criteria for satisfactory completion for each task in the Statement of Work or Delivery Order. Services shall be completed in a good and workmanlike manner.

d. Any Contractor travel required in the performance of services must comply with the Federal Travel Regulation or Joint Travel Regulations, as applicable, in effect on the date(s) the travel is performed. Established Federal Government per diem rates will apply to all Contractor travel. Contractors cannot use GSA city pair contracts.

5. STOP-WORK ORDER (FAR 52.242-15) (AUG 1989)

a. The Contracting Officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor, require the Contractor to stop all, or any part, of the work called for by this contract for a period of 90 days after the order is delivered to the Contractor, and for any further period to which the parties may agree. The order shall be specifically identified as a stop-work order issued under this clause. Upon receipt of the order, the Contractor shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the work covered by the order during the period of work stoppage. Within a period of 90 days after a stop-work is delivered to the Contractor, or within any extension of that period to which the parties shall have agreed, the Contracting Officer shall either-

(1) Cancel the stop-work order; or

(2) Terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Default, or the Termination for Convenience of the Government, clause of this contract.

b. If a stop-work order issued under this clause is canceled or the period of the order or any extension thereof expires, the Contractor shall resume work. The Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule or contract price, or both, and the contract shall be modified, in writing, accordingly, if-

(1) The stop-work order results in an increase in the time required for, or in the Contractor's cost properly allocable to, the performance of any part of this contract; and

(2) The Contractor asserts its right to the adjustment within 30 days after the end of the period of work stoppage; provided, that, if the Contracting Officer decides the facts justify the action, the Contracting Officer may receive and act upon the claim submitted at any time before final payment under this contract.

c. If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for the convenience of the Government, the Contracting Officer shall allow reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order in arriving at the termination settlement.

d. If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for default, the Contracting Officer shall allow, by equitable adjustment or otherwise, reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order.

6. INSPECTION OF SERVICES

In accordance with FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2009) (DEVIATION I - FEB 2007) for Firm-Fixed Price orders and FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2009) (ALTERNATE I OCT 2008) (DEVIATION I – FEB 2007) applies to Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts orders placed under this contract.

7. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR

The Contractor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations (Federal, State, City, or otherwise) covering work of this character. If the end product of a task order is software, then FAR 52.227-14 (Dec 2007) Rights in Data – General, may apply.

8. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ORDERING ACTIVITY

Subject to security regulations, the ordering activity shall permit Contractor access to all facilities necessary to perform the requisite services.

9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

All services performed by the Contractor under the terms of this contract shall be as an independent Contractor, and not as an agent or employee of the ordering activity.

10. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

a. Definitions.

“Contractor” means the person, firm, unincorporated association, joint venture, partnership, or corporation that is a party to this contract.

“Contractor and its affiliates” and “Contractor or its affiliates” refers to the Contractor, its chief executives, directors, officers, subsidiaries, affiliates, subcontractors at any tier, and consultants and any joint venture involving the Contractor, any entity into or with which the Contractor subsequently merges or affiliates, or any other successor or assignee of the Contractor.

An “Organizational conflict of interest” exists when the nature of the work to be performed under a proposed ordering activity contract, without some restriction on ordering activities by the Contractor and its affiliates, may either (i) result in an unfair competitive advantage to the Contractor or its affiliates or (ii) impair the Contractor’s or its affiliates’ objectivity in performing contract work.

b. To avoid an organizational or financial conflict of interest and to avoid prejudicing the best interests of the ordering activity, ordering activities may place restrictions on the Contractors, its affiliates, chief executives, directors, subsidiaries and subcontractors at any tier when placing orders against schedule contracts. Such restrictions shall be consistent with FAR

9.505 and shall be designed to avoid, neutralize, or mitigate organizational conflicts of interest that might otherwise exist in situations related to individual orders placed against the schedule contract. Examples of situations, which may require restrictions, are provided at FAR 9.508.

11. INVOICES

The Contractor, upon completion of the work ordered, shall submit invoices for services. Progress payments may be authorized by the ordering activity on individual orders if appropriate. Progress payments shall be based upon completion of defined milestones or interim products. Invoices shall be submitted monthly for recurring services performed during the preceding month.

12. PAYMENTS

For firm-fixed price orders the ordering activity shall pay the Contractor, upon submission of proper invoices or vouchers, the prices stipulated in this contract for service rendered and accepted.

Progress payments shall be made only when authorized by the order. For time-and-materials orders, the Payments under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts at FAR 52.212-4 (MAR 2009) (ALTERNATE I – OCT 2008) (DEVIATION I – FEB 2007) applies to time-and-materials orders placed under this contract. For labor-hour orders, the Payment under Time-and-Materials and Labor- Hour Contracts at FAR 52.212-4 (MAR 2009) (ALTERNATE I – OCT 2008) (DEVIATION I – FEB 2007) applies to labor-hour orders placed under this contract. 52.216-31(Feb 2007) Time-and Materials/Labor-Hour Proposal Requirements—Commercial Item Acquisition. As prescribed in 16.601(e)(3), insert the following provision:

a. The Government contemplates award of a Time-and-Materials or Labor-Hour type of contract resulting from this solicitation.

b. The offeror must specify fixed hourly rates in its offer that include wages, overhead, general and administrative expenses, and profit. The offeror must specify whether the fixed hourly rate for each labor category applies to labor performed by—

(1) The offeror;

(2) Subcontractors; and/or

(3) Divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the offeror under a common control.

13. RESUMES

Resumes shall be provided to the GSA Contracting Officer or the user ordering activity upon request.

14. INCIDENTAL SUPPORT COSTS

Incidental support costs are available outside the scope of this contract. The costs will be negotiated separately with the ordering activity in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the FAR.

15. APPROVAL OF SUBCONTRACTS

The ordering activity may require that the Contractor receive, from the ordering activity's Contracting Officer, written consent before placing any subcontract for furnishing any of the work called for in a task order.

16. DESCRIPTION OF IT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND PRICING

Labor Category Year 8 10/18/2024- 10/17/2025 Year 9 10/18/2025- 10/17/2026 Year 10 10/18/2026- 10/17/2027

Labor Category Descriptions 54151S Project Manager Level 1 Experience: Five (5) years of related work Experience.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Provides business, technical and personnel management for individual projects. Knowledge of project management concepts, procedures and practices. Manages, plans, organizes, and directs project-level activities. Ensures goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within contract terms and conditions. Interfaces with customer management personnel and is adept in oral and written communications.

Project Manager Level 2 Experience: Eight (8) years related Experience.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field or the equivalent combination of training, education and Experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Manages, plans, organizes, and directs project-level activities. Ensures goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within contract terms and conditions. Interfaces with customer management personnel and is adept in oral and written communications. Capable of planning and managing multiple task orders, including task initiation, scheduling, staffing, executing, and reporting. Capable of interfacing with subcontractors and customer management and in preparing and delivering presentations. Reviews work products for correctness, standards, and progress in accordance with schedules.

Program Manager Level 1 Experience: Ten (10) years of related work experience. Prior experience as a Project Manager for at least two (2) years.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience, Master’s Degree preferred.

Functional Responsibilities: Assigned direct responsibility for technical direction of programs which support One or more major programs. Provides technical and management guidance to ensure all schedule and cost objectives are achieved successfully. Provides all management direction to contractor personnel and teammates to ensure actions taken to successfully complete the assigned projects/program. Develops project documentation including budgets, project schedules and various planning and implementation documents. Determines and acquires resources to complete projects/program. Responsible for the technical content and phases of execution.

Program Manager Level 2 Experience: Twelve (12) years total related Experience, including at least four (4) years of successful project/program management Experience.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience, Master’s Degree preferred.

Functional Responsibilities: Assigned direct responsibility for technical direction of programs which support one or more major programs. Provides technical and management guidance to ensure all schedule and cost objectives are achieved successfully. Provides all management direction to contractor personnel and teammates to ensure actions taken to successfully complete the assigned projects/program. Develops project documentation including budgets, project schedules and various planning and implementation documents. Determines and acquires resources to complete projects/program. Responsible for the technical content and phases of execution.

Program Manager Level 3 Experience: Fourteen (14) or more years’ total experience; with at least six (6) years of successful project/program management experience.

Education: Master’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Provides higher level management to subordinate Project Managers and or is responsible for multiple programs. Assigned direct responsibility for technical direction of programs which support One or more major programs. Provides technical and management guidance to ensure all schedule and cost objectives are achieved successfully. Provides all management direction to contractor personnel and teammates to ensure actions taken to successfully complete the assigned projects/program. Determines and acquires resources to complete projects/program. Responsible for the technical content and phases of execution. May perform as high-level subject matter expert on project/program related matters.

Admin Support Staff Level 1 Experience: One (1) year of experience providing administrative support.

Education: Must be a high school graduate.

Functional Responsibilities: Supports all administrative functions for a project or staff element. Assists in preparation of draft and final form technical documents, deliverables, etc. Assists in office administration functions including scheduling, travel, and other record keeping requirements.

Admin Support Staff Level 2 Experience: Two (2) years of experience providing administrative support.

Education: Must be a high school graduate.

Functional Responsibilities: Supports all administrative functions for a project or staff element. Assists in preparation of draft and final form technical documents, deliverables, etc. at an advanced level. Assists in complex office administration functions including scheduling, travel, and other record keeping requirements.

Technical Writer Level 1 Experience: Three (3) years of professional writing and document preparation experience in a technical or business environment.

Education: BA/BS in English, Journalism, Education, Communications or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Prepares various types of publications (e.g., assessment reports, analytical handbooks, system specifications, user/training manuals, brochures/pamphlets) by integrating original writing and graphics with inputs from technical as well as non-technical professionals. Analyzes industry standards and interprets client requirements for documentation, and follows formatted style guides. Researches and translates complex technical information, and rewrites it for clarity and readability. Assists in the development of style guides and technical writing standards and procedures. Assists in the development and delivery of training classes for professionals writing original materials for client use.

Project Management Assistant Level 1 Experience: Six (6) years of Experience providing administrative support.

Education: Must be a high school graduate. Associates Degree or higher preferred.

Functional Responsibilities: Supports all advanced administrative functions for a project or staff element. Prepares draft and final form technical documents, financial statements, and deliverables, etc. at an advanced level. Performs complex office administration functions including scheduling, travel, and other record keeping requirements. May perform document reviews, and editing.

Technical Writer Level 2 Experience: Five (5) years of professional writing and document preparation experience in a technical or business environment.

Education: BA/BS in English, Journalism, Education, Communications or have an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Prepares various types of publications (e.g., assessment reports, analytical handbooks, system specifications, user/training manuals, brochures/pamphlets) by integrating original writing and graphics with inputs from technical as well as non-technical professionals. Analyzes industry standards and interprets client requirements for documentation, and establishes formatted style guides. Researches and translates complex technical information, and rewrites it for clarity and readability. Assists in the development of style guides and technical writing standards and procedures. Assists in the development and delivery of training classes for professionals writing original materials for client use.

Instructor Level 1 Experience: Four (4) years of experience in information systems, coursework training delivery, or related fields.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field or have an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Demonstrated ability to communicate well orally and in writing. Conducts previously developed training courses. Assists in revising these courses based on training experiences and feedback, and prepares appropriate training catalogs. Prepares instructor materials (course outline, background material, and training aids). Prepares all student materials for delivery (course manuals, workbooks, handouts, completion certificates, and course forms). Trains personnel by conducting formal classroom courses, workshops and seminars.

Technical Writer Level 3 Experience: Eight (8) years of professional writing and document preparation experience in a technical or business environment.

Education: BA/BS in English, Journalism, Education, Communications or have an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Plans, supervises, and prepares various types of publications (e.g., assessment reports, analytical handbooks, system specifications, user/training manuals, brochures/pamphlets) by integrating original writing and graphics with inputs from technical as well as non-technical professionals. Analyzes industry standards and interprets client requirements for documentation, and establishes formatted style guides. Researches and translates complex technical information, and rewrites it for clarity and readability. Develops style guides and technical writing standards and procedures. Develops and delivers training classes for professionals writing original materials for client use.

Education: Bachelor's Degree or have an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Prepares, consolidates and distributes budget and related reports for departments and divisions throughout the organization or relating to particular programs. Works directly with program and project managers to analyze financial data by collecting, monitoring and creating financial models for decision support. Improve financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management. Assist with annual and quarterly forecasting.

Instructor Level 2 Experience: Six (6) or more years of experience in information systems, coursework training delivery, or related fields.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field or have an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Demonstrated ability to communicate well orally and in writing. Develops and conducts training courses. Assists in developing or revising these courses based on training experiences and feedback, and prepares appropriate training catalogs. Develops and prepares instructor materials (course outline, background material, and training aids). Prepares all student materials for delivery (course manuals, workbooks, handouts, completion certificates, and course forms). Trains personnel by independently conducting formal classroom courses, workshops and seminars.

Analyst Level 1 Experience: One (1) year of related project experience.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, computer science, information systems management, or project-related discipline.

Functional Responsibilities: Monitor and analyze project or system elements including concept development, requirements, system development, system implementation, and operational support. Analyze management or technical procedures and processes and implement controls for integrating information. Analyze output of automated models for integration of site data and out-year impacts on project business or technical performance, costs, and schedules.

Analyst Level 2 Experience: Three (3) years of related project experience.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, computer science, information systems management, or project-related discipline.

Functional Responsibilities: Monitor and analyze project or system elements including concept development, requirements, system development, system implementation, and operational support. Analyze management or technical procedures and processes and implement controls for integrating information. Analyze output of automated models for integration of site data and out-year impacts on project business or technical performance, costs, and schedules.

Analyst Level 3 Experience: Five (5) or more years of related project experience.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, computer science, information systems management, or project-related discipline.

Functional Responsibilities: Monitor and analyze project or system elements including concept development, requirements, system development, system implementation, and operational support. Analyze management or technical procedures and processes and implement controls for integrating information. Analyze output of automated models for integration of site data and out-year impacts on project business or technical performance, costs, and schedules. May supervise or manage teams.

Analyst Level 4 Experience: Ten (10) or more years of related project experience.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, computer science, information systems management, or project-related discipline. Master's Degree preferred.

Functional Responsibilities: Monitor and analyze project or system elements including concept development, requirements, system development, system implementation, and operational support. Analyze management or technical procedures and processes and implement controls for integrating information. Analyze output of automated models for integration of site data and out-year impacts on project business or technical performance, costs, and schedules. May supervise or manage teams.

Analyst Level 5 Experience: Fifteen (15) years of related project experience.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, computer science, information systems management, or project-related discipline. Master's Degree preferred.

Functional Responsibilities: Monitor and analyze project or system elements including concept development, requirements, system development, system implementation, and operational support. Analyze management or technical procedures and processes and implement controls for integrating information. Analyze output of automated models for integration of site data and out-year impacts on project business or technical performance, costs, and schedules. May supervise or manage teams.

Systems Specialist Level 1 Experience: One (1) year related work experience.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field or have an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Under general direction, provides technical support, training, and direction for use of computer equipment and applications on a wide area network (WAN) or large local area network (LAN); installs, tests, and resolves problems with computer hardware and software. Responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. Responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems; especially multi-user computers, such as servers.

Systems Specialist Level 2 Experience: Three (3) years related work experience.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Independently provides technical support, training, and direction for use of computer equipment and applications on a wide area network (WAN) or large local area network (LAN); installs, tests, and resolves problems with computer hardware and software. Responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. Responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems; especially multi-user computers, such as servers.

Systems Specialist Level 3 Experience: Five (5) or more years related work experience with two (2) years as a specialist.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Leads the design, integration and provision of technical support, training, and use of computer equipment and applications on a wide area network (WAN) or large local area network (LAN). Designs architecture and leads installation, testing, and resolution of problems with computer hardware and software. Responsible for designing and managing effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. Responsible for the management of configuration and delivery of service levels for reliable operation of computer systems; especially multi-user computers, such as servers.

Database Management Specialist Level 1 Experience: Three (3) years of progressive data analysis Experience.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field or have an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Under general guidance, identifies database requirements by participating in customer interviews. Maintains database performance by calculating optimum values for database parameters; implementing new releases; completing maintenance requirements; evaluating computer operating systems and hardware products. Supports database functions by designing and coding utilities. Supports the full range of validation and documentation support.

Under general guidance, identifies database requirements by participating in customer interviews. Maintains database performance by calculating optimum values for database parameters; implementing new releases; completing maintenance requirements; evaluating computer operating systems and hardware products. Supports database functions by designing and coding utilities. Supports the full range of validation and documentation support.

Database Management Specialist Level 2 Experience: Five (5) years of experience in design, development, implementation or maintenance of information technology systems.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Identifies database requirements by participating in customer interviews. Analyzes department applications, programming, and operations; evaluating existing systems and designing proposed systems. Recommends solutions by defining database physical structure and functional capabilities, database security, data back-up, and recovery specifications. Installs revised or new systems by proposing specifications and flowcharts; recommending optimum access techniques; coordinating installation requirements. Maintains database performance by calculating optimum values for database parameters; implementing new releases; completing maintenance requirements; evaluating computer operating systems and hardware products. Provides information by answering questions and requests. Develops the full range of validation and documentation support.

Database Management Specialist Level 3 Experience: Seven (7) years of experience in design, development, implementation or maintenance of information technology systems.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Leads the identification of database requirements by managing customer interviews. Analyzes department applications, programming, and operations; evaluating existing systems and designing proposed systems. Recommends solutions by defining database physical structure and functional capabilities, database security, data back-up, and recovery specifications. Installs revised or new systems by proposing specifications and flowcharts; recommending optimum access techniques; coordinating installation requirements. Maintains database performance by calculating optimum values for database parameters; implementing new releases; completing maintenance requirements; evaluating computer operating systems and hardware products. Provides information by answering questions and requests. Develops the full range of validation and documentation support. Prepares users by conducting training; providing information; resolving problems. May provide leadership for teams.

Database Management Specialist Level 4 Experience: Nine (9) years of experience in design, development, implementation or maintenance of information technology systems.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field or have an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience. Master’s Degree preferred.

Functional Responsibilities: Leads the identification of database requirements by managing customer interviews. Analyzes department applications, programming, and operations; evaluating existing systems and designing proposed systems. Recommends solutions by defining database physical structure and functional capabilities, database security, data back-up, and recovery specifications. Installs revised or new systems by proposing specifications and flowcharts; recommending optimum access techniques; coordinating installation requirements. Maintains database performance by calculating optimum values for database parameters; implementing new releases; completing maintenance requirements; evaluating computer operating systems and hardware products. Provides information by answering questions and requests. Develops the full range of validation and documentation support. Prepares users by conducting training; providing information; resolving problems. Maintains quality service by leading the establishment, implementation and enforcement of organization data quality standards . May provide leadership for teams.

Database Management Specialist Level 5 Experience: Ten (10) years in the information systems field.

Education: Master's Degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Leads all database management operations and maintenance support activities. the identification of database requirements by managing customer interviews. Analyzes department applications, programming, and operations; evaluating existing systems and designing proposed systems. Recommends solutions by defining database physical structure and functional capabilities, database security, data back-up, and recovery specifications. Installs revised or new systems by proposing specifications and flowcharts; recommending optimum access techniques; coordinating installation requirements. Maintains database performance by calculating optimum values for database parameters; implementing new releases; completing maintenance requirements; evaluating computer operating systems and hardware products. Provides information by answering questions and requests. Develops the full range of validation and documentation support. Prepares users by conducting training; providing information; resolving problems. Maintains quality service by leading the establishment, implementation and enforcement of organization data quality standards . May provide leadership for teams.

Software Developer Level 1 Experience: One (1) year related work experience.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field or have an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Performs work under guidance, understands client requirements and how they translate in application features. Collaborate with a team of IT professionals to set specifications for new applications. Contributes to design of creative prototypes according to specifications. Writes quality source code to program complete applications. Performs full scope of unit, integration testing, functional and non-functional testing. Troubleshoot and debug applications. Provides Tier 1 application support to users.

Software Developer Level 2 Experience: Three (3) years work experience in software design, development, and maintenance.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Performs work understanding client requirements and how they translate in application features. Develops specifications for new applications. Designs creative prototypes according to specifications. Writes high quality source code to program complete applications. Reviews and analyzes system specifications. Prepares programming specifications. Analyzes existing systems and subsystems for reusability benefits and needed changes. Prepares design plans and written analyses, unit and test scripts, and documentation. Provides Tier 1 & 2 application support to users.

Software Developer Level 3 Experience: Five (5) years of experience in all aspects of software design and development.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field or have an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Performs work understanding client requirements and how they translate in application features. Develops specifications for new applications. Designs creative prototypes according to specifications. Writes high quality source code to program complete applications. Reviews and analyzes system specifications. Prepares programming specifications. Analyzes existing systems and subsystems for reusability benefits and needed changes. Prepares design plans and written analyses, unit and test scripts, and documentation. Creates and/or maintains operating systems, communications software, database packages, compilers, repositories, and utility and assembler programs. Modifies existing software and develops special-purpose software to ensure efficiency and integrity between systems and applications. Provides Tier 2 application support to users. Assist with user and operations documentation. Assist with end-user training.

Software Developer Level 4 Experience: Eight (8) years of experience in all aspects of software development.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field or have an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Performs work understanding client requirements and how they translate in application features. Develops specifications for new applications. Designs creative prototypes according to specifications. Writes high quality source code to program complete applications. Reviews and analyzes system specifications. Prepares programming specifications. Analyzes existing systems and subsystems for reusability benefits and needed changes. Prepares design plans and written analyses, unit and test scripts, and documentation. Creates and/or maintains operating systems, communications software, database packages, compilers, repositories, and utility and assembler programs. Modifies existing software and develops special-purpose software to ensure efficiency and integrity between systems and applications. Evaluate existing applications to reprogram, update and add new features. Develops technical documents and handbooks to accurately represent application design and code. Provides Tier 3 application support. Leads integration and system testing. Leads end-user training. May provide leadership for teams.

Software Developer Level 5 Experience: Twelve (12) years related work experience with six (6) years as a specialist.

Education: Master’s degree in related field or have an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Responsibility: Performs work defining strategic vision for client requirements and how they translate in application features. Formulates and defines system scope and objectives, develops or modifies processes to solve complex problems and translate them into specifications for new applications. Designs creative prototypes according to specifications. Develops and applies advanced engineering and design methods, theories, and research techniques in the Modifies existing software and develops special-purpose software to ensure efficiency and integrity between systems and applications. Leads evaluation of existing applications to reprogram, update and add new features. Develops technical documents and handbooks to accurately represent application design and code. Provides application architecture design and support. May provide leadership for teams.

Systems Architect Level 1 Experience: Five (5) years related experience.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related discipline.

Functional Responsibilities: Provides technical leadership for design, engineering and integration of information systems. Leads in system design, engineering and integration. Advises on insertion of new technologies and recommends solutions to enhance system performance and security. Acts in a strategic role in the development and maintenance of architectures for a line of business.

Systems Architect Level 2 Experience: Seven (7) years related experience.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related discipline.

Functional Responsibilities: Provides technical leadership for design, engineering and integration of information systems. Leads in system design, engineering and integration. Advises on insertion of new technologies and recommends solutions to enhance system performance and security. Acts in a strategic role in the development and maintenance of architectures for a line of business.

Systems Architect Level 3 Experience: Nine (9) years related experience.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related discipline.

Functional Responsibilities: Provides technical leadership for design, engineering and integration of information systems. Leads in system design, engineering and integration. Advises on insertion of new technologies and recommends solutions to enhance system performance and security. Acts in a strategic role in the development and maintenance of architectures for a line of business.

Systems Architect Level 4 Experience: Twelve (12) years of software developments experience, three (3) years of project management experience, and one (1) year of acquisition life cycle support experience.

Education: BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or related field. Also certified by Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute in the principals of CMM and/or SCE.

Functional Responsibilities: Provides technical leadership for design, engineering and integration of information systems. Leads in system design, engineering and integration. Provides leadership on insertion of new technologies and recommends solutions to enhance system performance and security. Acts in a strategic role in the development and maintenance of architectures for a line of business. Responsible for working on high impact architectural projects, recommending best of breed solutions, reviewing and approving designs, communicating strategy and direction to both management and systems related teams and directing implementation of the architecture. Has expertise across a broad range of business and technical architectures, or in-depth expertise within a more specific portion of the architecture. May provide leadership for teams.

Systems Architect Level 5 Experience: Fifteen (15) years of Experience in all aspects of software process assessment and improvement, with five (5) years of work experience in development and management.

Education: Master’s degree in software engineering or other relevant field.

Functional Responsibilities: Provides technical leadership for design, engineering and integration…