Enclosure CC - GPM rev.1.pdf

(03/2016)

RFP 80GSFC24R0036

ENCLOSURE CC

GOVERNMENT PRICING MODEL (GPM) – SPECIFIED

NON-MANAGEMENT

DIRECT LABOR CATEGORIES, DIRECT LABOR HOURS

AND POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

GLOBAL MODELING AND ASSIMILATION SUPPORT

(GLOMAS)

NOVEMBER 2024

RFP 80GSFC24R0036 Enclosure CC Government Pricing Model (GPM)-Specified

Non-Management Direct Labor Categories and Direct Labor Hours By Site Location

ONSITE GPM-Specified Non-Management Direct Labor Categories Direct Labor Hours

CY* 1 CY 2 CY 3 CY 4 CY 5 TOTAL

Mission Support Specialist II 1,848 1,848 1,848 1,848 1,848 9,240 Graphics Systems Specialist II 1,848 1,848 1,848 1,848 1,848 9,240 Graphics Systems Specialist III 1,848 1,848 1,848 1,848 1,848 9,240 Operations Analyst III 1,848 1,848 1,848 1,848 1,848 9,240 Operations Analyst IV 3,696 3,696 3,696 3,696 3,696 18,480 Scientific Programmer/Analyst I 3,499 3,499 3,499 3,499 3,499 17,495 Scientific Programmer/Analyst II 14,735 14,735 14,735 14,735 14,735 73,675 Scientific Programmer/Analyst III 6,539 6,539 6,539 6,539 6,539 32,695 Scientific Programmer/Analyst IV 19,127 19,127 19,127 19,127 19,127 95,635 Scientific Programmer/Analyst V 4,414 4,414 4,414 4,414 4,414 22,070 Scientist II 5,561 5,561 5,561 5,561 5,561 27,805 Scientist III 7,272 7,272 7,272 7,272 7,272 36,360 Scientist IV 14,831 14,831 14,831 14,831 14,831 74,155 Scientist V 3,422 3,422 3,422 3,422 3,422 17,110 Software Engineer IV 3,696 3,696 3,696 3,696 3,696 18,480 Software Integration and Test Engineer I 1,848 1,848 1,848 1,848 1,848 9,240 Software Integration and Test Engineer II 3,696 3,696 3,696 3,696 3,696 18,480 Software Integration and Test Engineer III 5,544 5,544 5,544 5,544 5,544 27,720 Software Integration and Test Engineer IV 3,750 3,750 3,750 3,750 3,750 18,750 Systems Engineer III 1,840 1,840 1,840 1,840 1,840 9,200

Non-Management Direct Labor Categories’ Position Descriptions

ONSITE GPM-Specified Non-Management

CY* 1 CY 2 CY 3 CY 4 CY 5 TOTAL

* CY – Contract Year

OFFSITE GPM-Specified Non-Management

ODC Plug Numbers Dollars

Materials $ 1,653 $ 1,692 $ 1,731 $ 1,771 $ 1,812 $ 8,659 Travel $ 48,832 $ 49,992 $ 51,141 $ 52,318 $ 53,523 $ 255,806 Other ODC $ 7,520 $ 7,699 $ 7,876 $ 8,057 $ 8,243 $ 39,395

GPM-Specified Non-Management Direct Labor Position Descriptions

Position Title Duties Education Experience Graphics Systems Specialist I

Supports the production of graphical and visual information for the Web-based publication and/or monitoring, presentation and assessment of GEOS models, DAS, and associated data products.

Supports the design, coding, and implementation of interactive and Web-based utilities and/or the organization, upgrade, and maintenance of external and internal web sites.

B.S. degree, or equivalent***, in atmospheric science, computer science, mathematics or physical science

Two years of scientific experience;

good communication skills. Broad understanding of Earth science and skills in scientific data analysis.

Knowledge of Web-based design and computer graphics. Knowledge of meteorology, oceanography or other appropriate Earth science discipline, and experience with Python, HTML, graphics tools and scripting languages are highly desirable.

Graphics Systems Specialist II

Works with NASA and Contractor staff to support the production of graphical and visual information for the Web-based publication and/or monitoring, presentation and assessment of GEOS models, DAS, and associated data products. Helps identify scientific requirements for the display and presentation of these products. Supports the design, coding, and implementation of interactive and Web-based utilities and/or the organization, upgrade, and maintenance of external and internal web sites.

M.S. degree, or equivalent**, in atmospheric science, computer science, mathematics or physical science

Two years of scientific experience;

good communication skills. Broad understanding of Earth science and strong skills in scientific data analysis.

Python programming skills are highly desirable, including experience with a Python web framework for user interface design incorporating computer graphics and HTML, web engines such as Java, and object-oriented programming. Experience with version control software such as Git.

Knowledge of meteorology, oceanography, or other appropriate Earth science discipline, and of the display of large Earth system data sets, and experience with Python, MATLAB and/or graphics tools such as GrADS, or shell scripting, are highly desirable.

Graphics Systems Specialist III

Works closely with NASA and Contractor staff to provide Web-based management, visualization, publication, and presentation of scientific data. Identifies requirements for the display and/or scientific assessment, monitoring and presentation of GEOS models, DAS, and associated data products.

Designs, codes, and implements interactive and Web- based utilities

M.S. degree, or equivalent**, in atmospheric science, computer science, mathematics or physical science

Six years of scientific experience;

excellent communication skills. Broad understanding of Earth science and strong skills in scientific data analysis and data management. Python programming skills are required, including experience with a Python web framework (Flask and Django preferred) for user interface design incorporating computer graphics, HTML, Web engines such as Java, and for displaying and/or assessing these products. May act as curator of external and internal web sites.

object-oriented programming.

Experience with experience with version control software such as Git.

Strong knowledge of meteorology, oceanography, or other appropriate Earth science discipline, and of the display of large Earth system data sets, and experience with MATLAB and/or graphics tools such as GrADS or shell scripting, are highly desirable.

Graphics Systems Specialist IV

Works closely with NASA and Contractor staff to provide technical leadership in Web-based management, visualization, publication, and presentation of scientific data. Identifies requirements for the display and/or scientific assessment, monitoring and presentation of GEOS models, DAS, and associated data products.

Designs, codes, and implements interactive and Web-based utilities for displaying and/or assessing these products. May act as curator of external and internal web sites.

Oversees the Contractor graphics systems specialist staff.

M.S. degree, or equivalent**, in atmospheric science, computer science, mathematics or physical science

Ten years of scientific experience, including five in a leadership role, and excellent communication skills. Broad understanding of Earth science and strong skills in scientific data analysis and data management. Strong Python programming skills are highly desirable, including extensive experience with a Python web framework (Flask and Django preferred) for user interface design incorporating computer graphics, HTML, Web engines such as Java, and object-oriented programming.

Experience with version control software such as Git. Strong knowledge of meteorology, oceanography, or other appropriate Earth science discipline, and of the display of large Earth system data sets, and experience with MATLAB and/or graphics tools such as GrADS or shell scripting, are highly desirable.

Intern I Performs and/or assists in performing assignments involving data analysis, data processing, or software engineering applications.

Under supervision, assists in the collection and preparation of datasets for analysis of test results, and performs library and database searches. Under supervision, provides analysis and research support for scientific programs.

Performs literature searches.

Performs computer and simple analytical calculations and analysis.

High school diploma or

GED.

The Intern position is an entry level position, but hands on experience in a science and/or engineering laboratory environment with computer-based systems is highly desirable.

Intern II Performs and/or assists in performing assignments involving data analysis, data processing, or software engineering applications.

Under supervision, assists in the collection and preparation of datasets for analysis of test results, and performs library and database searches. Under supervision, B.S. degree, or equivalent***, in a physical science, atmospheric science, mathematics or computer

Must understand computer science or one of the appropriate Earth science areas within the contract. Academic or job-related experience writing science or software projects is highly desirable.

provides analysis and research support for scientific programs.

Performs literature searches.

Performs computer and simple analytical calculations and analysis.

science

Mission Support Specialist I

Performs administrative support for Laboratories, Offices and Projects.

These activities include project and mission support functions such as planning and coordination of field experiments, project meetings, conferences, and symposia; internal meetings; note-taking and preparation of meeting reports;

assembly and editing of proposals, reports and journal articles; property management activities; safety inspections; and such activities as Enterprise Service Desk (ESD) requests, Management Operations Services and Information (MOSI) requests, and Scientific and Technical Information (STI) publication reporting requests. May also support financial activities such as making purchase requests, preparing funding workbooks, and maintaining financial spreadsheets.

High school diploma, Associate of Arts degree

Basic knowledge of word processing and the use of spreadsheets to track resources or action items are required.

Experience using the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) is desirable. Good communication and organizational skills are required.

Mission Support Specialist II

Performs administrative support for Laboratories, Offices and Projects.

These activities include project and mission support functions such as planning and coordination of field experiments, project meetings, conferences, and symposia; internal meetings; note-taking and preparation of meeting reports;

assembly and editing of proposals, reports and journal articles; property management activities; safety inspections; and such activities as Enterprise Service Desk (ESD) requests, Management Operations Services and Information (MOSI) requests, and Scientific and Technical Information (STI) publication reporting requests. May also support financial activities such as making purchase requests, preparing funding workbooks, and maintaining financial spreadsheets.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent ***

Two years of experience. Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for the preparation of documents and presentations and tracking resources or action items is required. Experience preparing presentations and reports. Experience preparing travel packages and tracking them in the NASA system. Experience preparing materials that accompany the submission of papers to refereed journals or conference proceedings.

Experience preparing requests to authorize access to the Center or NASA IT resources through the idMAX system. Good communication and organizational skills are required.

Mission Support Specialist III

Performs administrative support for Laboratories, Offices and Projects.

These activities include project and

Bachelor's degree or equivalent ***

Eight years of experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word etc.) in preparing mission support functions such as planning and coordination of field experiments, project meetings, conferences, and symposia; internal meetings; note-taking and preparation of meeting reports;

assembly and editing of proposals, reports and journal articles; property management activities; safety inspections; and such activities as Enterprise Service Desk (ESD) requests, Management Operations Services and Information (MOSI) requests, and Scientific and Technical Information (STI) publication reporting requests. May also support financial activities such as making purchase requests, reports and presentations as well as tracking budgets in spreadsheets. If task includes property management, experience using the NEMS (NASA Equipment Management System) is required. Proficiency with: NASA's travel management and Document Availability Authorization processes, the eMOD (electronic Management Operations Directorate system) software for submitting and tracking work requests and preparing requests to authorize access to the Center or NASA IT resources through the idMAX system. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.

Mission Support Specialist IV

Performs administrative support for Laboratories, Offices and Projects.

These activities include project and mission support functions such as planning and coordination of field experiments, project meetings, conferences, and symposia; internal meetings; note-taking and preparation of meeting reports;

assembly and editing of proposals, reports and journal articles; property management activities; safety inspections; and such activities as Enterprise Service Desk (ESD) requests, Management Operations Services and Information (MOSI) requests, and Scientific and Technical Information (STI) publication reporting requests. May also support financial activities such as making purchase requests, Bachelor's degree or equivalent ***

Fifteen years of experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.) in preparing reports and presentations as well as tracking budgets in spreadsheets. If the task includes property management, experience using the NEMS (NASA Equipment Management System) is required. Proficiency with NASA's travel management and Document Availability Authorization process, the eMOD (electronic Management Operations Directorate system) software for submitting and tracking work requests and preparing requests to authorize access to the Center or NASA IT resources through the IdMAX system. Experience with field campaign logistics including travel arrangements, equipment shipping, and on-field support. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.

Operations Analyst I

Operates and monitors the GEOS DAS to meet requirements for near-real-time analysis and forecast products. Identifies minor production anomalies and helps gather information for the implementation of patches for serious error conditions. Performs operational maintenance tasks, tracks resource utilization, and

High school diploma

Two years of relevant experience; good written and oral communication skills.

Experience with data processing activities and issuing UNIX operating system commands, flexibility under deadline pressure, and the ability to do shift work, including weekends.

Experience with scientific data processing activities in a real-time environment, familiarity with UNIX contributes to system logs and status reports.

shell scripts, and knowledge of HTML and HTML editors, are highly desirable.

Operations Analyst II

Operates and monitors the GEOS DAS to meet requirements for near-real-time analysis and forecast products. Identifies minor production anomalies and gathers information for the implementation of patches for serious error conditions. Performs operational maintenance tasks, tracks resource utilization, and contributes to system logs and status reports.

B.S. degree, or equivalent***, in computer science or physical science

Two years of operations analyst experience; good oral and written communication skills. Experience with data processing activities, UNIX operating system experience, flexibility under deadline pressure, and the ability to do shift work, including weekends.

Experience with scientific data processing activities in a real-time environment, familiarity with UNIX shell scripts, and knowledge of HTML and HTML editors, are highly desirable.

Operations Analyst III

Operates and monitors the GEOS DAS to meet requirements for near-real-time analysis and forecast products. Identifies and corrects minor production anomalies and assists in the implementation of patches for serious error conditions.

Performs operational maintenance tasks, tracks resource utilization, and contributes to system logs and status reports.

B.S. degree, or equivalent***, in computer science or physical science

Six years of operations analyst experience; good oral and written communication skills. Experience with scientific data processing activities in a real-time environment, UNIX operating system experience, flexibility under deadline pressure, and the ability to do shift work, including weekends.

Familiarity with Python, and/or shell scripts, knowledge of HTML and HTML editors, and experience with scientific graphics tools such as GrADS are highly desirable.

Operations Analyst IV

Provides technical leadership for the operational production of the GEOS DAS. Develops, implements, documents, and maintains procedures for the operation and monitoring of the DAS. Develops, implements, documents, and maintains procedures to correct and prevent problems during operations.

Develops, implements, and maintains Web-based documents describing system status and performance. Reports on system anomalies for evaluation of impact on scientific quality of data products. Directs and oversees the Contractor operations analyst staff.

M.S. degree, or equivalent**, in computer science, engineering, or physical science

Ten years of operations analyst experience, including five in a leadership role; good time management, organizational, and communication skills. UNIX operating system experience, experience with Python, and/or shell scripting, and familiarity with batch processing via queueing software. Skill in data management and data formatting libraries, familiarity with scientific graphics tools such as GrADS, and familiarity with meteorological data assimilation products, are highly desirable.

Operations Analyst V

Provides overall leadership for the operational production of the GEOS DAS. Develops, implements, documents, and maintains procedures for the operation and monitoring of the DAS. Develops, implements, documents, and maintains procedures to correct and prevent problems during operations.

Develops, implements, and maintains Web-based documents

M.S. degree, or equivalent**, in computer science, engineering, or physical science

Fifteen years of operations analyst experience, including ten in a leadership role; excellent time management, organizational and communication skills. UNIX operating system experience, experience with Python, and/or shell scripting, and familiarity with batch processing via queueing software. Proven skill in data management and data formatting libraries, experience with scientific describing system status and performance. Coordinates response to reports on system anomalies for evaluation of impact on scientific quality of data products. Oversees and manages the Contractor operations analyst staff.

graphics tools such as GrADS, and familiarity with meteorological data assimilation products, are highly desirable.

Scientific Programmer/Anal yst I

Supports scientists and programming staff in the development and application of scientific software for the processing, display, and evaluation of data sets.

B.S. degree, or equivalent***, in atmospheric science, oceanography or other physical science, mathematics or computational science

Two years of experience in scientific programming; good communication skills. Knowledge of an appropriate Earth science discipline. Knowledge of Fortran programming for parallel architectures and UNIX shell scripting.

Skill in software engineering and programming with MPI, ESMF, C++, Python, object-oriented programming, HTML, Java, GrADS and/or MATLAB and familiarity with AI/ML concepts and implementation is highly desirable.

Scientific Programmer/Anal yst II

Supports NASA scientists in the development and application of scientific software for the processing, display, and evaluation of data sets. Assists in the presentation of scientific results at conferences, workshops and in peer-reviewed publications.

M.S. degree, or equivalent**, in atmospheric science, oceanography or other physical science, mathematics or computational science

Two years of experience in scientific programming; good communication skills. Strong background in an appropriate Earth science discipline.

Experience in Fortran programming for parallel architectures, UNIX shell scripting, and configuration management (CM) tools such as Git.

Experience in software engineering and programming with MPI, ESMF, C++, Python, object-oriented programming, HTML, Java, GrADS, and/or MATLAB and familiarity with AI/ML concepts and implementation is highly desirable.

Experience in developing customized software for high performance computing environments such as GPUs.

Scientific Programmer/Anal yst III

Works closely with Contractor and NASA staff to provide technical support and scientific programming skills in the development, implementation, testing, documentation and application of scientific software and algorithms for modeling and data assimilation systems. Contributes to the presentation of scientific results at conferences, workshops and in peer-reviewed publications.

M.S. degree, or equivalent**, in atmospheric science, oceanography or other physical science, mathematics or computational science

Six years of experience in scientific programming; excellent communication skills. Broad understanding of atmospheric science, oceanography, or other appropriate Earth science discipline, scientific data analysis and data management. Extensive experience in Fortran programming for parallel architectures, UNIX shell scripting, and configuration management (CM) tools such as Git. Experience in software engineering and programming with MPI, ESMF, C++, Python, object-oriented programming, HTML, Java, GrADS and/or MATLAB and familiarity with AI/ML concepts and implementation is highly desirable.

Experience in developing customized software for high performance computing environments such as GPUs.

Scientific Programmer/Anal yst IV

Works closely with Contractor and NASA staff to provide technical leadership and advanced scientific programming skills in the development, implementation, testing, and documentation of scientific software and algorithms for modeling and data assimilation systems. Conducts numerical experiments to support scientific investigations. Contributes to the presentation of scientific results at conferences, workshops and in peer-reviewed publications. Oversees and manages the Contractor scientific programmer/analyst staff.

M.S. degree, or equivalent**, in atmospheric science, oceanography or other physical science, mathematics or computational science

Ten years of experience in scientific programming, including five in a leadership role, and excellent communication skills. Broad understanding of atmospheric science, oceanography, or other appropriate Earth science discipline, scientific data analysis and data management.

Extensive experience in Fortran programming for parallel architectures, UNIX shell scripting, and configuration management (CM) tools such as Git.

Experience in software engineering and programming with MPI, ESMF, C++, Python, object-oriented programming, HTML, Java, GrADS, and/or MATLAB and familiarity with AI/ML concepts and implementation is highly desirable.

Experience in developing customized software for high performance computing environments such as GPUs.

Scientific Programmer/Anal yst V

Works closely with Contractor and NASA staff to provide technical leadership and advanced scientific programming skills in the development, implementation, testing and documentation of scientific software and algorithms for modeling and data assimilation systems. Conducts numerical experiments to support scientific investigations. Contributes to the presentation of scientific results at conferences, workshops, and in peer-reviewed publications.

Coordinates complex analysis and development activities and oversees and manages the Contractor scientific programmer/analyst staff.

M.S. degree, or equivalent**, in atmospheric science, oceanography or other physical science, mathematics or computational science

Fifteen years of experience in scientific programming, including ten in a leadership role, and excellent communication skills. Broad understanding of atmospheric science, oceanography, or other appropriate Earth science discipline, scientific data analysis and data management.

Extensive experience in Fortran programming for parallel architectures, UNIX shell scripting, and configuration management (CM) tools such as Git.

Experience in software engineering and programming with MPI, ESMF, C++, Python, object-oriented programming, HTML, Java, GrADS, and/or MATLAB and familiarity with AI/ML concepts and implementation is highly desirable.

Experience in developing customized software for high performance computing environments such as GPUs.

Scientist I Supports scientific research and development efforts involving GEOS models and/or DAS.

Provides scientific and programming support to development projects and scientific investigations. Interacts closely with NASA scientists. Contributes to the presentation of scientific results at conferences, workshops and in peer-reviewed publications.

Ph.D. degree, or equivalent*, in atmospheric science, oceanography or other Earth science discipline, mathematics or

Academic research experience in Earth system modeling, data assimilation or a related area; good communication skills. Some experience in scientific programming using Fortran and UNIX customized to run on high performance computing environments. Familiarity with MPI and ESMF programming, with Python, MATLAB and/or scientific graphics tools such as GrADS, and with Python or shell scripting, and computational science familiarity with AI/ML concepts and implementation is highly desirable.

Scientist II Supports scientific research and development efforts involving one or more components of GEOS models and/or DAS; participates in scientific evaluation activities.

Provides scientific expertise, programming support and/or technical leadership to primary development projects and scientific investigations. Interacts and collaborates with other scientists and developers. Presents scientific results at conferences, workshops and in peer-reviewed publications.

Ph.D. degree, or equivalent*, in atmospheric science, oceanography or other Earth science discipline, mathematics or computational science

Two years of scientific experience;

good communication skills. Research experience in Earth system modeling, data assimilation or a related area;

excellent math skills. Publication record in peer- reviewed scientific journals.

Some experience in scientific programming using Fortran and UNIX customized to run on high performance computing environments. Knowledge of MPI and ESMF programming, with Python, MATLAB and/or scientific graphics tools such as GrADS, and with Python, object-oriented programming, or shell scripting, and familiarity with AI/ML concepts and implementation is highly desirable.

Scientist III Assists NASA and Contractor staff in the planning and coordination of scientific research and development efforts involving major components of GEOS models and/or DAS and participates in the scientific evaluation of model and/or DAS releases. Provides high-level scientific and programming support and/or technical leadership to a primary scientific development project or scientific investigation.

Interacts and collaborates with other scientists and developers. Presents scientific results at conferences, workshops and in peer-reviewed publications.

Ph.D. degree, or equivalent*, in atmospheric science, oceanography or other Earth science discipline, mathematics or computational science

Six years of scientific experience;

excellent communication skills.

Research experience in Earth system modeling and/or data assimilation;

exceptional math skills. Good publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Experience in scientific programming using Fortran and UNIX customized to run on high performance computing environments.

Experience with MPI and ESMF programming, with Python, MATLAB and/or scientific graphics tools such as GrADS, and with Python, object-oriented programming, or shell scripting, and familiarity with AI/ML concepts and implementation is highly desirable.

Scientist IV Works with NASA and Contractor staff to plan and coordinate scientific research and development efforts involving major components of a GEOS Integrated Earth System model and/or data assimilation system (DAS) and plays a lead role in the scientific evaluation of model and/or DAS releases. Leads and participates in a primary scientific development project. Interacts with scientists at other institutions and presents scientific results at conferences, workshops and in peer-reviewed publications. Oversees and manages the Contractor scientist staff.

Ph.D. degree, or equivalent*, in atmospheric science, oceanography or other Earth science discipline, mathematics or computational science

Ten years of scientific experience, including five as a scientific lead, and excellent communication skills.

Extensive research experience in Earth system modeling and/or data assimilation, along with exceptional math skills. Extensive publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Significant experience in scientific programming using Fortran and UNIX customized to run on high performance computing environments.

Experience with MPI and ESMF programming, with Python, MATLAB and/or scientific graphics tools such as GrADS, and with Python, object-oriented programming, or shell scripting, and familiarity with AI/ML concepts and implementation is highly desirable.

Scientist V Works with NASA and Contractor staff to plan and coordinate scientific research and development efforts involving major components of a GEOS Integrated Earth System model and/or data assimilation system (DAS) and plays a lead role in the scientific evaluation of model and/or DAS releases. Leads and participates in a primary scientific development project. Interacts with scientists at other institutions and presents scientific results at conferences, workshops and in peer-reviewed publications. Provides consultative technical support and oversees and manages the Contractor scientist staff.

Participates in the development of research proposals that are often complex, multidisciplinary, and require significant resources.

Ph.D. degree, or equivalent*, in atmospheric science, oceanography or other Earth science discipline, mathematics or computational science

Fifteen years of scientific experience, including ten years as a scientific lead, and excellent communication skills.

Extensive research experience in Earth system modeling and/or data assimilation, along with exceptional math skills. Extensive publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Significant experience in scientific programming using Fortran and UNIX customized to run on high performance computing environments.

Experience with MPI and ESMF programming, with Python, MATLAB and/or scientific graphics tools such as GrADS, object-oriented programming, or shell scripting, and familiarity with AI/ML concepts and implementation is highly desirable.

Software Engineer I

Assists in software development for GMAO Earth system models and DAS components running on high-end computing platforms. Develops, documents, and maintains GMAO system components and data handling utilities. Updates algorithms related to Earth system modeling, analysis, data handling or operations, and supports their testing.

B.S. degree, or equivalent***, in computer science, mathematics, engineering or physical science

Academic knowledge of programming in UNIX, Fortran and/or C++.

Academic background in atmospheric science, oceanography or mathematical modeling is highly desirable.

Software Engineer

II

Supports software development for GMAO Earth system model and DAS components running on high-end computing platforms. Develops, optimizes, documents, and maintains GMAO system components and data handling utilities. Supports the development of test environments. Implements algorithms related to Earth system modeling, analysis, data handling or operations.

B.S. degree, or equivalent***, in computer science, mathematics, engineering or physical science

Two years of software engineering experience; good communication skills.

Understanding of software engineering principles and familiarity with scientific programming. Software development experience using Python, or shell scripting, object-oriented programming, and Fortran programming for parallel architectures. Knowledge of atmospheric science, oceanography or mathematical modeling, experience with configuration management (CM) tools, familiarity with MPI and/or ESMF, and familiarity with NASA (NCCS and/or NAS) high-end computing environments, are highly desirable.

Software Engineer

III

Works closely with Contractor and NASA staff to provide software development and planning for

B.S. degree, or equivalent***, Six years of software engineering experience; good communication skills.

Command of software engineering

GMAO Earth system model and DAS components running on high-end computing platforms. Designs, develops, optimizes, tests, documents, and maintains GMAO system components and data handling utilities. Develops algorithms related to Earth system modeling, analysis, data handling or operations.

in computer science, mathematics, engineering or physical science principles and knowledge of scientific programming. Extensive software development experience using Python, or shell scripting, Fortran programming for parallel architectures, object-oriented programming, and configuration management (CM) tools such as Git. Knowledge of atmospheric science, oceanography or mathematical modeling, experience with MPI and/or ESMF, and use of NASA (NCCS and/or NAS) high-end computing environments, are highly desirable.

Software Engineer

IV

Works closely with Contractor and NASA staff to provide software development leadership in the design, development, implementation, optimization, testing, maintenance, and documentation of GMAO Earth system model and DAS components using ESMF and running on high-end computing platforms. Plans, coordinates, and performs large-scale software system development, integration, and testing. Develops algorithms related to Earth system modeling, analysis, data handling or operations. Oversees and manages the Contractor software engineering staff.

B.S. degree, or equivalent***, in computer science, mathematics, engineering or physical science

Ten years of software engineering experience, including five in a supervisory role, and excellent communication skills. Command of software engineering principles and understanding of scientific programming. Extensive software development experience using Python, or shell scripting, Fortran programming for parallel architectures, object-oriented programming, and configuration management (CM) tools such as Git. Knowledge of atmospheric science, oceanography or mathematical modeling, experience with MPI and/or ESMF, and extensive use of NASA (NCCS and/or NAS) high-end computing environments, are highly desirable.

Software Engineer V

Works closely with Contractor and NASA staff to provide software development leadership in the design, development, implementation, optimization, testing, maintenance, and documentation of GMAO Earth system model and DAS components using ESMF and running on high-end computing platforms. Leads, coordinates, and performs large-scale software system development, integration, and testing. Develops and applies algorithms related to Earth system modeling, analysis, data handling or operations.

Provides consultative technical support and oversees and manages the Contractor software engineering staff.

B.S. degree, or equivalent***, in computer science, mathematics, engineering or physical science

Fifteen years of software engineering experience, including ten in a supervisory role, and excellent communication skills. Command of software engineering principles and demonstrated understanding of scientific programming and displays ability to convey to others. Extensive software development experience using Python, or shell scripting, Fortran programming for parallel architectures, object-oriented programming, and configuration management (CM) tools such as Git. Demonstrated knowledge of atmospheric science, oceanography or mathematical modeling, experience with MPI and/or ESMF, and expertise with NASA (NCCS and/or NAS) high-end computing environments, are highly desirable.

Software Integration and Test Engineer I

Assists in the design, development, implementation, maintenance and documentation of integration and

B.S. degree, or equivalent***, Academic knowledge of scripting languages and scientific data analysis.

Academic background in atmospheric test procedures for GEOS models and DAS. Performs system test procedures and documents the results.

in computer science or physical science science, oceanography or other appropriate Earth science discipline, and familiarity with graphical display packages, are highly desirable.

Software Integration and Test Engineer II

Supports the design, development, implementation, maintenance and documentation of integration and test procedures for GEOS models and DAS. Performs system integration and test procedures, analyzing and documenting the results.

B.S. degree, or equivalent***, in computer science or physical science

Two years of experience relevant to software integration and testing; good organizational and communication skills. Experience with Python, or shell scripting, and with configuration management (CM) tools such as Git.

Knowledge of Earth science, familiarity with the display and analysis of large data sets using Python, MATLAB and/or graphics packages such as GrADS, and familiarity with high-end computing environments, are highly desirable.

Software Integration and Test Engineer III

Works with Contractor and NASA staff to provide the design, development, implementation, maintenance and documentation of integration and test procedures for the GEOS models and DAS. Plans and performs system integration and test procedures, analyzing and documenting the results. May interface with users of GEOS products to define required product streams, and with distributors of GEOS products to ensure robust product delivery.

B.S. degree, or equivalent***, in computer science or physical science

Six years of experience relevant to software integration and testing; good organizational and communication skills. Demonstrates extensive experience with Python, or shell scripting, and with configuration management (CM) tools such as Git.

Knowledge of Earth science, experience with the display and analysis of assimilated data sets using Python, MATLAB and/or graphics packages such as GrADS, use of high-end computing environments and experience working within an operational production environment, are highly desirable.

Software Integration and Test Engineer IV

Works with Contractor and NASA staff to provide technical leadership in the design, development, implementation, maintenance and documentation of integration and test procedures for the GEOS Earth system model and DAS. Plans, coordinates, and performs system integration and test procedures, analyzing and documenting the results. May interface with users of GEOS products to define required product streams, and with distributors of GEOS products to ensure robust product delivery.

Oversees the Contractor software integration and test engineering staff.

B.S. degree, or equivalent***, in computer science or physical science

Ten years of experience relevant to software integration and testing, including five in a leadership role; good organizational and communication skills. Demonstrates extensive experience with Python, or shell scripting, and with configuration management (CM) tools such as Git.

Knowledge of atmospheric science, experience with the display and analysis of assimilated data sets using Python, MATLAB and/or graphics packages such as GrADS, extensive use of high-end computing environments and extensive experience working within an operational production environment, are highly desirable.

Software Integration and Test Engineer V

Works with Contractor and NASA staff to provide technical leadership in the design, development, implementation, maintenance and

M.S. degree, or equivalent**, in computer

Fifteen years of experience relevant to software integration and testing, including ten in a leadership role;

excellent organizational and documentation of integration and test procedures for GEOS Earth system models and DAS. Plans, coordinates, and performs system integration and test procedures, analyzing and documenting the results. May interface with users of GEOS products to define required product streams, and with distributors of GEOS products to ensure robust product delivery.

Manages and oversees the Contractor software integration and test engineering staff.

science or physical science communication skills. Extensive experience with Python, or shell scripting, and with configuration management (CM) tools such as Git.

Knowledge of atmospheric science, experience with the display and analysis of assimilated data sets using Python, MATLAB and/or graphics packages such as GrADS, extensive use of high-end computing environments and extensive experience working within an operational production environment, are highly desirable.

Systems Engineer I

Assists in computer resource requirements derivation, performance testing and code benchmarking, as needed.

High school diploma and coursework in computer science or engineering

Academic knowledge of computing platforms, software and hardware requirements analysis, and computer networks. Knowledge of UNIX and code optimization, and good written communication and documentation skills, are highly desirable.

Systems Engineer

II

Supports computer resource requirements derivation by tracking and monitoring resource utilization.

Works with computing center staff to resolve performance issues, and documents performance tests. Helps to establish code benchmarks relevant to GMAO as needed.

B.S. degree, or equivalent***, in computer science or engineering

Two years of experience relevant to systems engineering; good communication skills. Knowledge of high-end computing platforms, software/hardware requirements analysis and computer networks.

Knowledge of scientific software systems, code optimization techniques, MPI, GMAO computer platforms and networks, and NASA IT security policies and procedures, is highly desirable.

Systems Engineer

III

Undertakes GMAO system performance evaluations and contributes to optimization of system performance. Documents system performance, including scaling and reproducibility across several processor configurations and different compiling options.

Supports computer resource requirements derivation by documenting computational performance for different resolutions and different numbers of computer processors. Works with computing center staff to address performance issues and to establish code benchmarks relevant to GMAO as needed.

B.S. degree, or equivalent***, in computer science or engineering

Six years of experience relevant to systems engineering; good communication skills. Broad knowledge of high- end computing platforms, software/hardware requirements analysis, programming languages and computer networks. Broad knowledge of scientific software systems, code optimization techniques and MPI, expert knowledge of GMAO-specific computer platforms and networks, and thorough knowledge of NASA IT security policies and procedures, are highly desirable.

Systems Engineer

IV

Acts as an interface between GMAO (management and lead software system developers) and NASA computing center (NCCS

M.S. degree, or equivalent**, in computer

Ten years of experience relevant to systems engineering, including five in a leadership role; good communication skills. Extensive expertise in high-end and NAS) staff to provide leadership in computer resource requirements definition to meet throughput and product distribution requirements for high-priority GMAO production systems. Derives computer system and job scheduling configurations to meet performance (throughput and product access) requirements and undertakes risk assessments based on available computer resources and scientific program performance. Undertakes overall computer hardware and software system requirements analyses for NCCS and recommends system solutions.

Directs and oversees the Contractor systems engineering staff.

science, engineering, or physical science computing platforms, software/hardware requirements analysis, programming languages and computer networks. Broad knowledge of scientific software systems, detailed knowledge of GMAO-specific computer platforms and networks, experience with high-speed communication links and state-of-the-art storage systems, knowledge of massively parallel computer architectures, and thorough knowledge of NASA IT security policies and procedures, are highly desirable.

Systems Engineer V

Provides technical and management leadership regarding computer resource requirements definition to meet throughput and product distribution requirements for high-priority GMAO production systems.

Provides computer system and job scheduling configurations to meet performance (throughput and product access) requirements and undertakes risk assessments based on available computer resources and scientific program performance.

Leads overall computer hardware and software system requirements analyses for NCCS and NAS and recommends system solutions.

Provides consultative technical support and oversees and manages the Contractor systems engineering staff.

M.S. degree, or equivalent**, in computer science, engineering, or physical science

Fifteen years of experience relevant to systems engineering, including ten in a leadership role; excellent communication skills. Comprehensive expertise in high-end computing platforms, software/hardware requirements analysis, programming languages and computer networks.

Broad knowledge of scientific software systems, detailed knowledge of GMAO-specific computer platforms and networks, expertise with high-speed communication links and state-of-the-art storage systems, demonstrated knowledge of massively parallel computer architectures, and thorough knowledge of NASA IT security policies and procedures, are highly desirable.

* M.S. degree in one of the listed disciplines, plus six years of experience relevant to the position. This experience is in addition to the experience required for the position level.

** B.S. degree in one of the listed disciplines, plus three years of experience relevant to the position. This experience is in addition to the experience required for the position level.

*** High school diploma, plus four years of experience in a relevant technical position. This experience can include technical coursework at a college, university or community college, and may also include military training and experience. This experience is in addition to the experience required for the position level.