Attachment 3 - Labor Categories RIBITS.docx

ATTACHMENT 3 – LABOR CATEGORIES

(APPENDIX A OF THE PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT)

The following labor categories are the only approved labor categories to be used on task orders:

1. Senior Principal Investigator RESP: This category is intended to be used rarely and only when the highest level of subject matter expertise in water resource related fields is required. When used, they will be the senior topic expert on the assigned task. The SPI may design the approach for solving the problem and may oversee the execution of the effort, providing advice and guidance as necessary. It is expected that, when used, the SPI with the most expertise in the required discipline will work on that task, e.g. a task requiring expertise in computational engineering should be headed by a SPI with a background in computational engineering.

MQ: The SPI shall have a PHD in a discipline that is closely related to the computer sciences, computational engineering, or geographic information systems fields, plus 20 years of experience in these fields. In lieu of the PHD, the SPI may substitute a Master's degree in a related field plus 25 years of experience in computer sciences, computational engineering, geographic information systems, or a related field or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 30 years of experience in computer sciences, computational engineering, or geographic information systems fields.

2. Principal Investigator (PI) RESP: The PI will usually be the senior topic expert on the assigned task. The PI will design the approach for solving the problem and will oversee the execution of the effort, providing advice and guidance as necessary. It is expected that the PI with the most expertise in the required discipline will work on that task, e.g. a task requiring expertise in software engineering should be headed by a PI with a background in software engineering.

MQ: The PI shall have a PhD in a discipline** that is closely related to the computer sciences, computational engineering, or geographic information systems fields, plus 3 years of experience in these fields, 2 of which must have been at a level of responsibility equivalent to the senior analysts or PI level. In lieu of the PhD, the PI may substitute a Master’s degree in a related field plus 5 years of experience in computer sciences, computational engineering, or geographic information systems fields, 3 years at the PI level. Similarly, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 8 years of experience in computer sciences, computational engineering, or geographic information systems fields, 3 years at the PI level meets the minimum qualifications.

3. Senior Analysts (SA) RESP: The SA will work closely with the PI in developing the approach for solving the problem. The SA will normally design and perform any analysis of data and draw conclusions. The SA will then be the manager in charge of carrying out the technical aspects of the effort including coding, testing, refining, updating, troubleshooting, and implementing the approach.

MQ: The SA shall have a PhD in a discipline that is closely related to these fields, plus 2 years of experience in computer sciences, computational engineering, or geographic information systems fields, or a Master’s degree in a related field plus 3 years of experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 4 years of experience.

4. Project Manager/Administrator (PM) RESP: The PA will insure that the firm has all of the necessary resources available for carrying out an assigned task, including material supplies as well as personnel. The PA will also insure that work progresses in a timely manner and that schedules are met.

When schedules cannot be met, the PA will be responsible for notifying the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officers Representative and requesting an extension.

MQ: The PA shall have a Master’s degree in Management or a computer science- related field plus 3 years of experience, 2 of which must have been at the PA level or a Bachelor’s degree in Management or a computer science- related field plus 5 years of experience conducting such studies as will be derived from this contract, 3 of which must have been at the PA level.

5. Programmer/Analysts (P/A) RESP: The P/A will be responsible for modifying existing computer software or developing new programs to perform various kinds of analysis and data display/presentation as directed by the PI and or the SA for the task.

MQ: The P/A shall have a minimum of 5 years of experience in developing and writing computer software applications. Two years of this experience should be in water resources related fields.

6. Mid-Level Analyst (MA) RESP: The MA will work closely with the SA in conducting the analysis of data and drawing conclusions. The MA will also work closely with SA in modifying existing computer software or developing new programs to perform various kinds of analysis and data display/presentation. The MA will also be responsible for compilation and entry of new data as necessary.

MQ: The MA shall have a PhD in a discipline related to computer sciences, computational engineering, or geographic information systems fields, or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of experience at the Research Assistant level or a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience at the Research Assistant level.

7. Journeyman Analysts (JA) RESP: The JA will work closely with the SA and MA in conducting the analysis of data and drawing conclusions. The JA will also work closely with SA/MA to in modifying existing computer software or developing new programs to perform various kinds of analysis and data display/presentation. The JA will also assist in troubleshooting system applications.

MQ: The JA shall have a PhD in a discipline related to computer sciences, computational engineering, or geographic information systems fields, or a Master’s degree plus 2 years of experience at the Research Assistant level or a Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of experience at the Research Assistant level.

8. Research Assistant (RA) RESP: The RA will be responsible for gathering data through various sources and sorting out that data into segments that are more useful to the SA and PI. Data collection might consist of collecting original data through interviews, etc. or by use of t other printed matter or computer files.

MQ: The RA shall have a minimum of a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree with one year experience in water resources related fields.

9. Writer/Editor (W/E) RESP: Some tasks will require a formal written report, to be completed and presented camera ready for publication. Often this will require the W/E to help write the report to make it more readable to the public. This might mean clarifying technical points so that the layman can understand what is being presented. The degree of simplicity required will be determined by the nature of the task.

MQ: The W/E shall have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in writing and editing reports and books for publication. One year of experience must be in a water resources related field.

10. Administrative/Clerical (A/C) RESP: Assists Project Manager by producing financial, administrative, and management reports for resource planning, meetings, client briefings, and invoicing. A/C staff must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office products such as Scheduler, Word, and Excel.