B08.02 W912HQ24R0015 Attachment 1a PWS Appendix A NDC MATOC dated 2024.08.01.docx

Navigation and Civil Works Data Analysis and System Support Professional Services MATOC

APPENDIX B – LABOR CATEGORIES / QUALIFICATIONS

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

Senior Principal Investigator (SPI)

Responsibility (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. The SPI will be the senior topic expert at the company. The SPI is expected to be an expert on current developments, publications in scholarly journals, and long-term strategies for the topic. For complex or innovative projects, the SPI may direct the approach for solving the problem and may oversee execution of the study, 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 economics should be headed by a PI with a background in economics.

Minimum Qualifications (MQ): The SPI shall have a PhD in a discipline that is closely related to the water resources fields, plus 10 years of experience in these fields. In lieu of the PhD, the SPI may substitute a master’s degree in a related field plus 15 years of experience in water resources fields or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 20 years of experience in water resources fields.

Program Manager (PGM) RESP: The PGM will usually be the senior topic expert on the assigned task. The PGM will design the approach for performing the task/solving the problem and will oversee the execution of the study, providing advice and guidance to the team executing the task as necessary. It is expected that the PGM with the most expertise in the required discipline will work on that task, e.g. a task requiring expertise in economics should be headed by a PGM with a background in economics.

MQ: The PGM shall have a PhD in a discipline that is closely related to the water resources fields, plus 5 years of experience in these fields, 2 of which must have been at a level of responsibility equivalent to the senior analysts or PGM level. In lieu of the PhD, the PGM may substitute a master’s degree in a related field plus 7 years of experience in water resources fields, 3 years at the PGM level. Similarly, a bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 10 years of experience in water resources fields, 5 years at the PGM level meets the minimum qualifications.

Project Manager (PM)

RESP: The PM will provide technical as well as logistical support to the team, ensuring that the team has all the necessary resources available for carrying out an assigned task, including material supplies and personnel. The PM will also ensure that work progresses in a timely manner and that schedules are met. When schedules cannot be met or questions regarding the PWS, the PM will be responsible for initiating discussions with the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officers Representative in a timely manner.

MQ: The PM shall have a master’s degree in management or a water resources related field plus 3 years of experience conducting such studies as will be derived from this contract, 2 of which must have been at the PM level. Alternatively, the PM may have a bachelor’s degree in management or a water resources 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 PM level.

Software Senior Engineer (SSE)

RESP: The SSE will be the senior subject matter expert (SME) on project to design, develop, update, and/or maintain software applications for tasks or deliverables that consist of or include the requirement to design software solutions. The SSE will manage large complex projects and provide guidance for junior members of the software engineering team.

MQ: The SSE shall have a master’s degree in computer sciences with a focus in software engineering. The SSE shall have at least 3 years of experience with work in a water resources related field, 2 of which must have been at the senior SME role. Alternatively, the SSE shall have a bachelor’s degree in computer sciences with a focus in software engineering, experience with water resources, and 5 years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining the type of software applications anticipated from this contract.

Software Engineer (SE)

RESP: The SE will be the SME on project to design, develop, update, and/or maintain software applications for tasks or deliverables that consist of or include the requirement to design software solutions. The SE will manage routine, non-complex projects. The SE would require direction and guidance on large and complex projects from the SE.

MQ: The SE shall have a master’s degree in computer sciences with a focus in software engineering and at least 3 years of experience with work in a water resources related field. Alternatively, the SE shall have a bachelor’s degree in computer sciences with a focus in software engineering, 3 years of experience with water resources, and 5 years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining the type of software applications anticipated from this contract.

Software Technician (ST)

RESP: The ST will be the technical specialist on project to design, develop, update, and/or maintain software applications for tasks or deliverables that consist of or include the requirement to design software solutions.

MQ: The ST shall have a bachelor’s degree in computer sciences with a focus in software engineering and 3 years’ experience working with internet systems, applications, and tools. Experience evaluating applications and tools anticipated by this contract and experience with water resources projects is preferred.

Cybersecurity Senior Engineer (CSE)

RESP: The CSE will be the senior SME to identify threats and vulnerabilities in existing systems and software applications or new systems or applications created under contract. The CES would also be the senior SME to develop/implement solutions to defend against hackers, cyberattacks, and other persistent threats. The CSE will manage large complex projects and provide guidance for junior members of the cybersecurity team.

MQ: The CSE shall have a master’s degree in computer sciences with a focus in cybersecurity and 3 years’ experience as a senior SME for cybersecurity. Alternatively, the CSE shall have a bachelor’s degree in computer sciences with a focus in cybersecurity and 5 years’ experience as a senior SME for cybersecurity. Five years’ experience evaluating systems and applications anticipated by this contract is required and experience with water resources projects is preferred.

Cybersecurity Engineer (CE)

RESP: The CE will be a SME to identify threats and vulnerabilities in existing systems and software applications or new systems or applications created under contract. The CE would also be a SME to develop/implement solutions to defend against hackers, cyberattacks, and other persistent threats. The CE will manage routine, non-complex projects. The CE would require direction and guidance on large and complex projects from the CSE.

MQ: The CE shall have a master’s degree in computer sciences with a focus in cybersecurity and 3 years’ experience working on cybersecurity projects. Alternatively, the CE shall have a bachelor’s degree in computer sciences with a focus in cybersecurity and 5 years’ experience working on cybersecurity projects. Two years’ experience evaluating systems and applications anticipated by this contract is and experience with water resources projects is preferred.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer (AIE)

RESP: The AIE will be the SME on project to develop, program, and train complex networks of algorithms that make up AI to support tasks or deliverables anticipated by this contract.

MQ: The AIE shall have a master’s degree in computer sciences with a focus in AI, at least 3 years of experience with work in a water resources related field, 2 of which must have been at the SME role. Alternatively, the AIE shall have a bachelor’s degree in computer sciences with a focus in AI, experience with water resources, and 5 years of experience designing and developing AI deliverables anticipated from this contract.

Information Technology (IT) Systems Engineer (ITSE)

RESP: The ITSE will be the SME to evaluate, test, debug and implement application programs supporting business processes and operations, manage operating systems, databases, and utilities software, and oversees the analysis and directs solutions for systemic problems or inefficiencies.

MQ: The ITSE shall have a master’s degree in computer sciences with a focus in multiple disciplines to support IT systems in a cloud-based environment and 3 years’ experience as a SME developing and managing IT systems. Alternatively, the ITSE shall have a bachelor’s degree in computer sciences with a focus in cybersecurity and 7years’ experience as a SME with IT systems. Five years’ experience evaluating systems and applications anticipated by this contract is required and experience with water resources projects is preferred.

Information Systems (IS) Engineer (ISE)

RESP: The ISE will be the SME to develop, evaluate, implement, optimize, and manage information systems focusing on business and risk management concepts, tools, and applications.

MQ: The ISE shall have a master’s degree in computer sciences with a focus on business management and 3 years’ experience as a SME for information systems management. Alternatively, the CSE shall have a bachelor’s degree in computer sciences with a focus business management and 5 years’ experience as a SME for information systems management. Five years’ experience evaluating systems and applications anticipated by this contract is required and experience with water resources projects is preferred.

Cloud System Engineer (CSE)

RESP: The CSE will be the SME to build and/or maintain a cloud infrastructure. The CSE may be required to design, develop, and/or maintain cloud solutions.

MQ: The CSE shall have a master’s degree in computer sciences, preferably or with a focus on cloud computing and 3 years’ experience as a SME working with cloud infrastructure. Alternatively, the CSE shall have a bachelor’s degree in computer sciences, preferably or with a focus on cloud computing and 5 years’ experience as a SME working with cloud infrastructure. with a focus in cybersecurity and 5 years’ experience as a SME working with cloud infrastructure. Five years’ experience evaluating systems and applications anticipated by this contract is required and experience with water resources projects is preferred.

Web Technician (WT)

RESP: The WT will be the SME develop and maintain internet applications and tools. The WT may be required to design application functionality, develop network communication systems, build and optimize user-friendly interfaces, and develop and maintain websites.

MQ: The WT shall have a bachelor’s degree in computer sciences and 3 years’ experience as a SME working with internet systems, applications, and tools. Five years’ experience evaluating applications and tools anticipated by this contract is required and experience with water resources projects is required.

Planner

RESP: A Planner will be required to work with project stakeholders to develop project requirements and shepherd the process to complete necessary designs, plans, approvals, and maintain compliance throughout the pre-implementation process.

MQ: The Planner shall have a master’s degree in a planning or environmental planning-related field and 3 years’ experience as a planner working on large or complex projects involving multiple jurisdictions. Alternatively, the Planner shall have a bachelor’s degree in a planning or environmental planning-related field and 5 years’ experience as a senior Planner working on large or complex projects involving multiple jurisdictions. Five years’ experience managing federal actions anticipated by this contract and experience with water resources projects is required.

Scientist/Social Scientist RESP: The Scientist will be required provide SME to support a variety of water resources projects. Subject matter expertise may be required on a variety of disciplines including, but not limited to biology, chemistry, ecology, geography, geology, hydrology, oceanography, and sociology. The Scientist is expected to be knowledgeable on current research and peer-reviewed journal articles within their area of expertise. The Scientist will be required to provide technical and analytical support on subject matters anticipated on assigned projects/tasks.

MQ: The Scientist shall have a master’s degree in a field directly related to the subject matter of the project/task and 3 years’ experience as a SME working on large or complex projects involving their subject matter expertise. Alternatively, the Scientist shall have a bachelor’s degree in a field directly related to the subject matter of the project/task and 5 years’ experience as a SME working on large or complex projects, such as project involving multiple agencies and jurisdictions. Five years’ experience providing technical and analytical support for federal actions on topics anticipated by this contract and experience with water resources projects is required.

Engineer RESP: The Engineer will be required provide SME to support a variety of water resources projects. Subject matter expertise may be required on a variety of disciplines including, but not limited to civil, chemical, electrical, environmental, marine, and mechanical. The Engineer is expected to be knowledgeable on current guidance, specifications, research, and peer-reviewed journal articles within their area of expertise. The Engineer will be required to provide technical and analytical support on subject matters anticipated on assigned projects/tasks.

MQ: The Engineer shall have a master’s degree in a field directly related to the subject matter of the project/task and 3 years’ experience as a SME working on large or complex water resources projects involving their subject matter expertise. Alternatively, the Engineer shall have a bachelor’s degree in a field directly related to the subject matter of the project/task and 5 years’ experience as a SME working on large or complex water resources projects, such as project involving multiple agencies and jurisdictions. Five years’ experience providing technical and analytical support for federal actions on topics anticipated by this contract is required.

Senior Economist RESP: The Senior Economist will be required provide SME support on projects involving water resources. Support shall include, but not be limited to, collecting data, conducting research, evaluating issues, conducting analysis, and preparation of reports all relating to fiscal policy and interstate and foreign commerce. The Senior Economist is expected to be knowledgeable on current guidance and regulations, policies, accepted practices, and peer-reviewed journal articles within their area of expertise.

MQ: The Senior Economist shall have a PhD master’s degree in economics and 3 years’ experience as a SME working on large or complex water resources projects. Alternatively, the Senior Economist shall have a master’s degree in economics and 5 years’ experience as a SME working on large or complex water resources projects. Complex water resources projects may involve national or international issues, multiple agencies and jurisdictions, and varying interested parties. Five years’ experience providing technical and analytical support for federal actions on topics anticipated by this contract is required.

Data Technician (DT)

RESP: The DT shall collect, organize, and process information from both electronic and print sources. Additional responsibilities include data collection, input, processing, and/or analysis, writing and proofreading documents, and data storage management, The DT shall also be able to report on data sets and analysis verbally as well as in written form.

MQ: At a minimum, the DT shall have a high school diploma or equivalent and proficiency with spreadsheets and data analysis. Three years’ experience as a DT is required. A bachelor’s or associate’s degree is preferred.

Technical Editor (TE)

RESP: The TE shall provide review and editing, and potentially write sections, of technical papers and reports to ensure consistency and clarity in communicating with intended audiences. Reports and papers shall be prepared consistent with accepted style guidance such as The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition and The Copyeditor’s Handbook, 4th Edition or specific guidance specific to task order performance work statements. The TE shall have experience in editing documents to meet plain language principles and 508 Compliance. In general, papers and reports shall be completed and presented camera ready for publication which will often require the TE to be involved in early drafts of deliverables to make documents more readable and accessible 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 TE shall have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in writing and editing reports and books for publication. Specific course work in technical editing is highly preferred. One year of experience with water resources projects and knowledge of 508 compliance is required.

Administrative/Clerical (A/C)

RESP: Potential duties include managing files, reference documents, correspondence, meeting logistics, invoicing, and project supplies/materials.

MQ: NA