Enclosure 2 - GPM Labor Hours and PDs.pdf

(03/2016)

RFP 80HQTR20R0001

ENCLOSURE 2

GOVERNMENT PRICING MODEL (GPM) – SPECIFIED

NON-MANAGEMENT

DIRECT LABOR CATEGORIES, DIRECT LABOR HOURS

AND POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

NASA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES-II

(NRESS-II)

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

RFP 80HQTR20R0001 Enclosure 2 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 CY 3 CY 4 CY 5

Scientist V 16744 16744 16744 16744 16744

* CY – Contract Year

OFFSITE GPM-Specified Non-Management

Direct Labor Categories Direct Labor Hours

CY 1 CY 2 CY 3 CY 4 CY 5

Program Manager V 2392 2392 2392 2392 2392

Administrative Specialist

IV 9568 9568 9568 9568 9568

Business Analyst V 2392 2392 2392 2392 2392

Financial Analyst IV 4784 4784 4784 4784 4784

Computer Specialist II 598 598 598 598 598

Computer Specialist IV 28704 28704 28704 28704 28704

Database Administrator V 2392 2392 2392 2392 2392

Systems Engineer III 2392 2392 2392 2392 2392

Project Manager IV 2392 2392 2392 2392 2392

Project Manager III 7176 7176 7176 7176 7176

Project Manager II 4784 4784 4784 4784 4784

Network Administrator

III 7176 7176 7176 7176 7176

Database Specialist V 4784 4784 4784 4784 4784

Logistics Analyst II 2392 2392 2392 2392 2392

Logistics Analyst IV 2392 2392 2392 2392 2392

Grants Subject Matter

Specialist III 598 598 598 598 598

Technical Writer IV 598 598 598 598 598

Help Desk Specialist IV 8372 8372 8372 8372 8372

Non-Management Direct Labor Categories’ Position Descriptions

GPM-Specified Non-Management Direct Labor Position Descriptions Position Title Duties Education Experience

Scientist V Has full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. Plans and conducts projects concerned with unique or controversial problems requiring unconventional or novel approaches and which have an important effect on major programs.

Maintains contact with individuals and units within and outside the organization, acting independently on technical matters pertaining to the field. Applies intensive and comprehensive knowledge of engineering or scientific principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.

Makes decisions independently on problems and methods and represents the organization in conferences to resolve important issues and to plan and coordinate work.

PhD 8-10 years

Program Manager V

Organizes programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization.

Develops new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization. Creates and manages long-term goals. Develops a budget and operating plan for the program. Develops an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement. Writes program funding proposals to guarantee uninterrupted delivery of services. Manages a team with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities. Ensures goals are met in areas including customer satisfaction, safety, quality, and team member performance.

Implements and manages changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved. Meets with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and decisions on services. Produces accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle.

Analyzes program risks. Works on strategy with the marketing team.

MA/MS 8-10 years

Administrative

Specialist IV

Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties that are necessary to run an organization efficiently. They use computer software to create spreadsheets; manage databases; and prepare presentations, reports, and documents. They also may negotiate with vendors, buy supplies, and manage stockrooms or corporate libraries. Also use videoconferencing, fax, and other office equipment.

Specific job duties vary by experience, job title, and specialty.

High School 3-5 years

Business Analyst V

Gather and organize information about the problem to be solved or the procedure to be improved.

Interview personnel and conduct onsite observations to determine the methods, equipment, and personnel that will be needed. Analyze

BA/BS 5-7 years financial and other data, including revenue, expenditure, and employment reports. Develop solutions or alternative practices. Recommend new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.

Make recommendations to management through presentations or written reports. Confer with managers to ensure changes are working.

Financial Analyst IV

Recommend individual investments and collections of investments, which are known as portfolios.

Evaluate current and historical financial data. Study economic and business trends. Examine a company’s financial statements to determine its value. Meet with company officials to gain better insight into the company’s prospects. Assess the strength of the management team. Prepare written reports

BA/BS 3-5 years

Computer Specialist

II

Consult with managers to determine the role of IT systems in an organization. Research emerging technologies to decide if installing them can increase the organization’s efficiency and effectiveness. Prepare an analysis of costs and benefits so that management can decide if IT systems and computing infrastructure upgrades are financially worthwhile/ Devise ways to add new functionality to existing computer systems. Design and implement new systems by choosing and configuring hardware and software. Oversee the installation and configuration of new systems to customize them for the organization. Conduct testing to ensure that the systems work as expected

Train the systems’ end users and write instruction manuals.

BA/BS 3-5 years

Computer Specialist

IV

In addition to above, manage IT projects and monitor progress to ensure that deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met. Plan and direct an organization’s IT department. Develop or support development of IT policies.

MA/MS

or

BA/BS w/ appropriate certifications

5-7 years

Database

Administrator V

Ensure that organizational data are secure. Backup and restore data to prevent data loss. Identify user needs to create and administer databases. Ensure that databases operate efficiently and without error.

Make and test modifications to database structure when needed. Maintain databases and update permissions. Merge old databases into new ones

MA/MS

or

BA/BS w/ appropriate certifications

8-10 years

Systems Engineer

III

Analyze users’ needs and then design, test, and develop software to meet those needs. Recommend software upgrades for customers’ existing programs and systems. Design each piece of an application or system and plan how the pieces will work together.

Create a variety of models and diagrams (such as flowcharts) that show programmers the software code needed for an application. Ensure that a program continues to function normally through software maintenance and testing. Document every aspect of an application or system as a reference for

BA/BS 3-5 years future maintenance and upgrades. Collaborate with other computer specialists and engineers to create optimum software.

Project Manager II

Coordinate activities in support of project deliverables. Make detailed plans for the development of new products and designs.

Determine staff, training, and equipment needs.

Propose budgets for projects and programs. Lead research and development projects to produce new products, processes, or designs. Cross-check the technical accuracy of work and team deliverables.

Coordinate work with other staff and managers.

BA/BS 2-3 years

Project Manager III

In addition to above, direct and coordinate activities related to production, operations, quality assurance, testing, or maintenance sites. Coordinate the activities of their staff with the activities of other staff or organizations. Confer with other managers, including those in finance, production, and marketing, as well as with contractors and equipment and materials suppliers.

BA/BS w/ project management certification

3-5 years

Project Manager IV

In addition to the above, higher level managers must know how to prepare budgets, hire staff, and supervise employees. Propose budgets for projects and programs and determine staff, training, and equipment needs. Hire people and assign them specific parts of each project to carry out. Supervise the work of their employees, set schedules, and create administrative procedures.

MA/MS

or

BA/BS w/ advanced project management certification

5-7 years

Network

Adminstrator III

Determine an organization’s system needs and install network hardware and software. Make needed upgrades and repairs to networks and ensure that systems are operating correctly. Maintain network and computer system security. Evaluate and optimize network or system performance. Add users to a network, and assign and update security permissions on the network. Train users in the proper use of hardware and software. Interpret and solve problems when a user or an automated monitoring system alerts them that a problem exists. Participate in decisions about buying future hardware or software to upgrade their organization’s network.

BA/BS 3-5 years

Database Specialist

V

Support a database that has been designed for a specific application or a set of applications, such as customer-service software. Using complex programming languages, write or debug programs and manage the applications that work with the database. Similar tasks of a general DBA, but only for their particular application.

MA/MS

or

BA/BS w/ appropriate certifications

8-10 years

Logistics Analyst II

Manage a product’s life cycle from design to disposal. Direct the allocation of materials, supplies, and products. Develop business relationships with suppliers and clients. Understand clients’ needs and how to meet them. Review logistical functions and identify areas for

High School 2-3 years improvement. Propose strategies to minimize the cost or time required to transport goods.

Logistics Analyst IV

In addition to above, operate software programs designed specifically to manage logistical functions, such as procurement, inventory management, and other supply chain planning and management systems. Manage and direct logistics staff.

BA/BS 5-7 years

Grants Subject

Matter Specialist III

Experience in developing coherent, organized and compelling proposals. Apply your knowledge of grant policy and procedures in support of program goals. Collaborate with team members in the organization to assist with projects, and develop relationships with key stakeholders. Maintains proficient knowledge of organization’s history and programs. Assists with the execution of development department's strategy.

BA/BS 3-5 years

Technical Writer IV

Determine the needs of users of technical documentation. Study product samples and talk with product designers and developers. Work with technical staff to make products and instructions easier to use. Write or revise supporting content for products. Edit material prepared by other writers or staff. Incorporate animation, graphs, illustrations, or photographs to increase users’ understanding of the material. Select appropriate medium, such as manuals or videos, for message or audience.

Standardize content across platforms and media.

Collect user feedback to update and improve content.

MA/MS 5-7 years

Help Desk Specialist

IV

Pay attention to customers’ descriptions of their computer problems. Ask customers questions to properly diagnose the problem. Walk customers through the recommended problem-solving steps.

Set up or repair computer equipment and related devices. Train users to work with new computer hardware or software, such as printers, word-processing software, and email. Provide other team members and managers in the organization with information about what gives customers the most trouble and about other concerns customers have.

BA/BS 3-5 years