J-5 TnT Labor Categories Amendment 0003.pdf

DTFACT-16-R-00001-Amendment 0003

Labor Category Levels Page Notes/Comment Program Manager 1 1 Program Support 4 2 Intern 2 3 Engineer 8 3 Computer Scientist 8 8 Technical Specialist 6 15 Configuration Management (CM) Specialist 3 23 Database Specialist 4 25 Documentation Specialist 4 27 Program Analyst 4 29 Process Improvement Specialist 4 32 Air Traffic Control Specialist 4 35 Technical Writer 3 36 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Security (IS) Specialist 5 40 IA/IS Consultant 1 43

NOTE: All references to degrees are to be from a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Labor Category Level Description Experience/Education

Program Manager 1

The Program Manager is a key person, with responsibility, authority and accountability for the control, coordination and achievements of all work performed under the contract.

The PM must provide overall management of contract personnel working in a technical environment on individual DOs. The PM must be knowledgeable in Government contracts and design standards, planning tools (i.e., work breakdown structures, Gantt charts, critical path analyses, etc.), and report development.

The PM must be able to both manage the contract requirements and serve as communications bridge between company and the FAA. The PM must be able to work effectively in a fast paced, demanding environment. Duties will include, but not limited to, the following:

• Plan, organize, oversee and control all contract activities with

ACO/COR;

• Accountable for project scope, timeline, budget, staffing and contract deliverables

• Must be employed by the prime contractor.

From a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education:

Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of eighteen (18) years of direct experience in program management

OR

Master’s Degree with minimum of fifteen (15) years of direct experience in program management.

A Project Management Institute (PMI)/Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification will be accepted in lieu of three (3) years of program management

Labor Category Level Description Experience/Education experience.

Program Support 1

Works independently with minimal supervision.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other general-purpose business management programs, etc.

Performs program and management services for this contract in support of a wide range of system engineering functions. Provides program support in the management of personnel, financial, operations and technical* programs. Requires substantial coordination and interfacing with other offices.

Ability to apply techniques peculiar to several unrelated functions, such as statistical charting, property management of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), organizational structure, planning, budget and fiscal control, personnel recruitment and placement, data systems, staffing standards development and office management.

*In this context, a technical field is focused on the application or use of physical phenomena or applied sciences such as mechanics, electricity or the use of computers.

From a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education:

Training in office administration or related discipline(s) with minimum of ten (10) years of experience

OR

Associates Degree with minimum of eight (8) years related experience

OR

Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of four (4) years related experience

Labor Category Level Description Experience/Education

Program Support

Works independently with minimal supervision.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other general-purpose business management programs, etc.

Performs program and management support services for a wide range of office functions. Provides program support in the management of personnel, financial, operations and technical programs. Requires substantial coordination and interface with other offices.

Ability to apply techniques peculiar to several unrelated functions, such as statistical charting, property management of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), organizational structure, planning, budget and fiscal control, personnel recruitment and placement, data systems, staffing standards development and office management.

From a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education:

Training in office administration or related discipline(s) with minimum of six (6) years related experience

OR

Associates Degree with minimum of four (4) years related experience

OR

Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of two (2) years related experience

Program Support 3

Works with limited supervision.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other general-purpose business management programs, etc.

Performs program and management support services for a wide range of office functions. Provides program support in the management of personnel, financial, operations and technical programs. Requires substantial coordination and interface with other offices.

Training in office administration or related discipline(s) with minimum of three (3) years related experience

OR

Associates Degree with minimum of one (1) year related experience

Program Support 4 Works with close supervision.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other general-purpose business management programs, etc.

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required with minimum of one (1) year related experience

Intern 1

Works with mentor under close supervision in a technical or non-technical role to assist the FAA.

Attending high school or college and specific related coursework to position or closely related

Labor Category Level Description Experience/Education

Intern 2 Works with mentor under close supervision in a technical or non-technical role to assist the FAA. .

No experience. Attending high school or college.

Engineer 1

Works independently under general guidelines or objectives.

Demonstrates highly technical and managerial expertise, fully knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of NAS programs, system, and related functional areas. Applicable functional areas include experience in air traffic and flight operations data analysis, pilot and air traffic controller information processing, systems engineering, network engineering, business process reengineering to include: data modeling, software design, and programming; specialty engineering (e.g., communications, systems safety, quality assurance, test and evaluation, etc.); human factors, risks and mitigation strategies, reliability and maintainability, systems security, acquisition management, organizational planning, financial management, acquisition logistics, and program management. Provides consulting and advisory services to project teams, operations and engineering teams to ensure data solutions are aligned with the business direction, to determine data requirements and to provide advice as well as directly assist in the analysis, design, and implementation of initiatives and projects. Manages large complex systems, acquisition projects for major functional areas.

Plans, develops and supports programs/projects. Establishes objectives and requirements. Adapts and applies applicable technical, administrative, financial and business processes and procedures. Develops program/project Budgets, standards and schedules. Directly participates and coordinates with the internal and external subject matter experts on all matters pertinent to the successful implementation of the program or functional area. Employs a high degree of creativity, foresight and mature judgment to plan, organize and guide complex programs for which approaches and precedents may be unclear or nonexistent. Performs all relative duties as assigned.

OR

Provides expertise in a specific technical area defined by the government that is not readily available in the other defined categories and is pertinent to Technical Operations maintenance, enhancement and sustainment of the

NAS.

From a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering with twenty five (25) years of related work experience in the specific engineering principle

OR

Master’s Degree in Engineering with twenty (20) years of related work experience in the specific engineering principle

OR

PhD or Doctorial in Engineering with twelve (12) years of experience in the specific engineering principle.

Engineer 2 Works independently under general guidelines or objectives.

Possesses extensive technical skills and advance experience and

From a college or university accredited by an accrediting body

Labor Category Level Description Experience/Education understanding of state-of-the-art and aging technologies that comprise the FAA's NAS. Relative functional experience includes planning and execution of operations involving aircraft and airborne Infrared, radar systems, Technical and Operational Management, planning airborne operations involving multiple aircraft, multiple frequency communication, data links and sensor fused displays, range coordination, precise flight path and timing tolerances, complicated geometry analysis and constraint requirements, and Air Traffic Control (ATC) and airfield facilities coordination. Technically proficient in systems engineering, network engineering, acquisition management, business process reengineering, specialty engineering (e.g., communications, systems safety, quality assurance, test and evaluation, human factors, reliability and maintainability, systems security, etc.)

Experience in project management may be required. Identifies and supports opportunities for enhancing existing applications. Also, develops new applications and system architectures that are in line with the business goals and objectives of the organization. Consults with internal user areas and where appropriate, develops applications, and coordinates a team of technical staff to determine the best solution and implementation strategy to accommodate business requirements. Conducts program reviews, meetings, etc. Performs other related duties in line with the project task.

OR

Provides expertise in a specific technical area defined by the government that is not readily available in the other defined categories and is pertinent to Technical Operations maintenance, enhancement and sustainment of NAS.

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering with twenty (20) years of related work experience in the specific engineering principle

OR

Master’s Degree in Engineering with sixteen (16) years related work experience in the specific engineering principle.

OR

PhD or Doctorial in Engineering with six (6) years of experience in the specific engineering principle.

Engineer 3

Works independently under general guidelines and objectives.

Highly technical engineer possesses expertise in NAS programs and its state-of-the-art systems. Applicable functional areas include superior proficiency and knowledge of the NAS system hardware and software, knowledge of FAA procedural requirements, real-time design and development, testing and interface of software and computer hardware systems, regression impact analysis, reliability, maintainability, human factors, standardization and other reengineering regarding FAA missions and NAS systems. Perform system-wide analysis and functional allocations, business process modeling and reengineering external operating systems, databases, and network architectures, specialty engineering (e.g., communications, systems safety, quality assurance, test and evaluation, From a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering with fifteen (15) years of related work experience in the specific engineering principle

OR

Master’s Degree in Engineering with twelve (12) years related work

Labor Category Level Description Experience/Education systems security, and configuration and data information systems, etc.)

Experience in project management may be required. Using prescribed methods and information furnished, develops draft inputs to program documentation as it relates to any of the support functions. Performs assignments on a broad range of tasks associated with the implementation of standards techniques, procedures, and criteria as they apply to technical tasks. Develops new technology, modify the structure of existing software products, and provide technical guidance to complex projects. Reviews final draft documents for conformity to requirements and completeness. Tracks preparation and delivery status of required deliverables. Attends and may lead meetings, design reviews, working groups and briefings. Reports issues and problems and recommends solutions. Performs other related duties in line with tasks assignments.

OR

Provides expertise in a specific technical area defined by the government that is not readily available in the other defined categories and is pertinent to Technical Operations maintenance, enhancement and sustainment of NAS.

experience in the specific engineering principle.

OR

PhD or Doctorial in Engineering with three (3) years of experience in the specific engineering principle.

Engineer 4

Works independently with minimal supervision.

Assists in assessing complex problems and investigates, develops, appraises, selects', and presents solutions. Duties include an interdisciplinary approach using engineering principles. Assists in specifications development, implementation, testing and documenting engineering systems and equipment. Initiates concept development and trade-off studies. Directs the design of electronic or mechanical devices down to the subsystem level.

Devises appropriate tests to use in evaluating, debugging, and checking of equipment and systems for accurate and dependable conformance to specifications. Experience in project management may be required.

OR

Provides a full range of network systems engineering support services, including but not limited to analyzing and optimizing network architecture and performance, installing and configuring bridges, routers, hubs, switches, gateways and other network devices for optimal performance and supporting connectivity to other networks and facilities

OR

From a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering with twelve (12) years of related work experience in the specific engineering principle

OR

Master’s Degree in Engineering with nine (9) years related work experience in the specific engineering principle.

OR

PhD or Doctorial in Engineering with experience in the specific

Labor Category Level Description Experience/Education Provides expert knowledge in the development and implementation of software intensive computer systems, with expertise in all phases of the software development process, including requirements analysis, conceptual design, system design review, critical design review, installation, integration, testing, and maintenance. Experienced in performing requirements analysis for a wide range of users. Provides expertise in the development and improvement of software development processes, and the development, calibration, and utilization of software cost models.

OR

Interprets and analyzes complex information systems data to develop security related technical documentation, system diagrams, and presentation materials. Coordinates and performs information systems security hardware and software testing efforts, produces test and remediation plans and reports, and handles implementation of computer hardware and software for operational systems.

OR

Provides expertise in a specific technical area defined by the government that is not readily available in the other defined categories and is pertinent to Technical Operations maintenance, enhancement and sustainment of the

NAS.

Engineer 5

Assists in assessing complex problems and investigates, develops, appraises, selects, and presents solutions. Duties include an interdisciplinary approach using engineering principles. Assists in specifications development, implementation, testing and documenting engineering systems and equipment. Initiates concept development and trade-off studies. Works with customer’s interdisciplinary teams to assist and resolve any design challenges. Directs the design of electronic or mechanical devices down to the subsystem level. Devises appropriate tests to use in evaluating, debugging, and checking of equipment and systems for accurate and dependable conformance to specifications.

From a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering with seven (7) years of related work experience in the specific engineering principle

OR

Master’s Degree in Engineering with five (5) years related work experience in the specific

Labor Category Level Description Experience/Education

Engineer 6

Works independently with limited supervision.

Assists in assessing complex problems and investigates, develops, appraises, selects', and presents solutions. Duties include an interdisciplinary approach using engineering principles. Assists in specifications development, implementation, testing and documenting engineering systems and equipment. Initiates concept development and trade-off studies. Directs the design of electronic or mechanical devices down to the subsystem level.

Devises appropriate tests to use in evaluating, debugging, and checking of equipment and systems for accurate and dependable conformance to specifications.

From a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering with five (5) years of related work experience in the specific engineering principle

OR

Master’s Degree in Engineering with three (3) years related work experience in the specific engineering discipline.

Engineer 7

Works independently with close supervision.

Assists in assessing complex problems and investigates, develops, appraises, selects', and presents solutions. Duties include an interdisciplinary approach using engineering principles. Assists in specifications development, implementation, testing and documenting engineering systems and equipment. Initiates concept development and trade-off studies. Directs the design of electronic or mechanical devices down to the subsystem level.

Devises appropriate tests to use in evaluating, debugging, and checking of equipment and systems for accurate and dependable conformance to specifications.

From a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering with three (3) years of related work experience in the specific engineering principle

OR

Master’s Degree in Engineering with one (1) year related work experience in the specific engineering principle.

Engineer 8

Under direct supervision.

Assists in assessing complex problems and investigates, develops, appraises, selects', and presents solutions. Duties include an interdisciplinary approach using engineering principles. Assists in specifications development, implementation, testing and documenting engineering systems and equipment. Initiates concept development and trade-off studies. Directs the design of electronic or mechanical devices down to the subsystem level.

Devises appropriate tests to use in evaluating, debugging, and checking of

From a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Labor Category Level Description Experience/Education equipment and systems for accurate and dependable conformance to specifications.

Computer Scientist 1

Works independently under general guidelines or objectives.

Demonstrates highly technical and managerial expertise, fully knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of NAS programs, systems, and related functional areas. Applicable functional areas include experience in air traffic and flight operations data analysis, pilot and air traffic controller information processing, business process reengineering to include:

data modeling, software design, and programming; human factors risks and mitigation strategies, reliability and maintainability, systems security, acquisition management, organizational planning, financial management, acquisition logistics, and program management. Provides consulting and advisory services to project teams and operations to ensure data solutions are aligned with the business direction, to determine data requirements and to provide advice as well as directly assist in the analysis, design, and implementation of initiatives and projects. Manages large complex systems and acquisition projects for major functional areas. Plans, develops and supports programs/projects. Establishes objectives and requirements. Adapts and applies applicable technical, administrative, financial and business processes and procedures. Develops program/project budgets, standards and schedules. Directly participates and coordinates with the internal and external subject matter experts on all matters pertinent to the successful implementation of the program or functional area. Employs a high degree of creativity, foresight and mature judgment to plan, organize and guide complex programs for which approaches and precedents may be unclear or nonexistent. Performs all relative duties as assigned.

OR

Provides expertise in developing and updating web applications including HTML 5/XHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, JSON technologies. Ability to design web applications using full stack web development approach and/or model-view-controller architecture may be required. Familiarity with object-oriented programming techniques, client/server development, cross-browser development, and Unix/Linux may be required.

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Math, or a Bachelor’s degree in another technical field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and twenty five

(25) years of related work experience in a computer science or math field

OR

Master’s Degree in any field of study with a minimum thirty (30) semester hours of either undergrad or grad study in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and twenty (20) years related work experience in a computer science or math field, OR

PhD or Doctorial in a related field with a minimum thirty (30) semester hours of either undergrad or grad study in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and twelve(12) years of related work experience in a computer science or math field.

Labor Category Level Description Experience/Education

OR

Provides expertise in a specific technical area defined by the government that is not readily available in the other defined categories and is pertinent to Technical Operations maintenance of NAS.

Computer Scientist 2

Works independently under general guidelines and objectives.

Highly technical computer scientist with expertise in NAS programs and its state-of-the-art systems. Applicable functional areas include superior proficiency and knowledge of the NAS system hardware and software, knowledge of FAA procedural requirements, real-time design and development, testing and interface of software and computer hardware systems, regression impact analysis, reliability, maintainability, human factors, standardization and other reengineering regarding FAA missions and NAS systems. Perform system- wide analysis and functional allocations, business process modeling and reengineering, internal operating systems, databases, and network architectures. Using prescribed methods and information furnished, develops draft inputs to program documentation as it relates to any of the support functions. Performs assignments on a broad range of tasks associated with the implementation of standards techniques, procedures, and criteria as they apply to technical tasks. Develops new technology, modifies the structure of existing software products, and provides technical guidance to complex projects. Reviews final draft documents for conformity to requirements and completeness. Tracks preparation and delivery status of required deliverables. Attends and may lead meetings, design reviews, working groups and briefings. Reports issues and problems and recommends solutions. Performs other related duties in line with tasks assignments. Experience in project management may be required.

OR

Provides expertise in developing and updating web applications including HTML 5/XHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, JSON technologies. Ability to design web applications using full stack web development approach and/or model-view-controller architecture may be required. Familiarity with object-oriented programming techniques, client/server development, cross-browser development, and Unix/Linux may be required.

From a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Math, or a Bachelor’s degree in another technical field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and twenty (20) years of related work experience in a computer science or math field

OR

Master’s Degree in any field of study with a minimum thirty (30) semester hours of either undergrad or grad study in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and sixteen (16) years related work experience in a computer science or math field.

OR

PhD or Doctorial in a related field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of either undergrad or grad study in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and six (6) years of related work

Labor Category Level Description Experience/Education

OR

Provides expertise in a specific technical area defined by the government that is not readily available in the other defined categories and is pertinent to Technical Operations maintenance of NAS.

experience in a computer science or math field.

Computer Scientist 3

Works independently under general guidelines and objectives.

Highly technical computer scientist with expertise in NAS programs and its state-of-the-art systems. Applicable functional areas include superior proficiency and knowledge of the NAS system hardware and software, knowledge of FAA procedural requirements, real-time design and development, testing and interface of software and computer hardware systems, regression impact analysis, reliability, maintainability, human factors, standardization and other reengineering regarding FAA missions and NAS systems. Perform system- wide analysis and functional allocations, business process modeling and reengineering, internal operating systems, databases, and network architectures. Using prescribed methods and information furnished, develops draft inputs to program documentation as it relates to any of the support functions. Performs assignments on a broad range of tasks associated with the implementation of standards techniques, procedures, and criteria as they apply to technical tasks. Develops new technology, modifies the structure of existing software products, and provides technical guidance to complex projects. Reviews final draft documents for conformity to requirements and completeness. Tracks preparation and delivery status of required deliverables. Attends and may lead meetings, design reviews, working groups and briefings. Reports issues and problems and recommends solutions. Performs other related duties in line with tasks assignments. Experience in project management may be required.

OR

Provides expertise in developing and updating web applications including HTML 5/XHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, JSON technologies. Must be able to implement full stack web development and/or model-view-controller architecture. Familiarity with object-oriented programming techniques, client/server development, cross-browser development, and Unix/Linux skills may be required.

From a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Math, or a Bachelor’s degree in another technical field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and fifteen (15) years of related work experience in a computer science or math field

OR

Master’s Degree in any field of study with a minimum of thirty

(30) semester hours of either undergrad or grad study in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and twelve (12) years related work experience in a computer science or math field.

OR

PhD or Doctorial in a related field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of either undergrad or grad study in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and three (3)

Labor Category Level Description Experience/Education

OR

Provides expertise in a specific technical area defined by the government that is not readily available in the other defined categories and is pertinent to Technical Operations maintenance of NAS.

a computer science or math field.

Computer Scientist 4

Works independently with minimal supervision.

Provides expertise in software requirements analysis, design, design reviews, development, software testing, integration, installation, and maintenance of complex computer systems. Experience with software programming in the languages used for NAS and NAS support systems. This includes languages such as C, C++, Java, SQL and Assembly. Provides expertise in the development and improvement of software development processes. Experience in project management may be required.

OR

Provides expertise in developing and updating web applications including HTML 5/XHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, JSON technologies. Must be able to implement full stack web development and/or model-view-controller architecture. Familiarity with object-oriented programming techniques, client/server development, cross-browser development, and Unix/Linux skills may be required.

OR

Provides expertise in a specific technical area defined by the government that is not readily available in the other defined categories and is pertinent to Technical Operations maintenance of NAS.

From a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Math, or a Bachelor’s degree in another technical field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and twelve (12) years of related work experience in a computer science or math field

OR

Master’s Degree in any field of study with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of either undergrad or grad study in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and nine (9) years related work experience in a computer science or math field.

OR

PhD or Doctorial in a related field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of either undergrad or grad study in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science.

Computer Scientist 5 Works independently with minimal supervision. From a college or university

Labor Category Level Description Experience/Education Provides expertise in software requirements analysis, design, design reviews, development, software testing, integration, installation, and maintenance of complex computer systems. Experience with software programming in the languages used for NAS and NAS support systems. This includes languages such as C, C++, Java, SQL and Assembly. Provides expertise in the development and improvement of software development processes.

OR

Provides expertise in developing and updating web applications including HTML 5/XHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, JSON technologies.

Familiarity with full stack web development, model-view-controller architecture, object-oriented programming techniques, client/server development, cross-browser development, and Unix/Linux skills may be required.

accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Math, or a Bachelor’s degree in another technical field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and seven (7) years of related work experience in a computer science or math field

OR

Master’s Degree in any field of study with a minimum of thirty

(30) semester hours of either undergrad or grad study in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and five (5) years related work experience in a computer science or math field.

Computer Scientist 6

Works independently with limited supervision.

Provides expertise in software requirements analysis, design, design reviews, development, software testing, integration, installation, and maintenance of complex computer systems. Experience with software programming in the languages used for NAS and NAS support systems. This includes languages such as C, C++, Java, SQL and Assembly. Provides expertise in the development and improvement of software development processes.

OR

Provides expertise in updating and developing web applications including HTML 5/XHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, JSON technologies. Must be familiar with interfacing databases to client-side interfaces. Familiarity with object-oriented programming techniques, client/server development, From a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Math, or a Bachelor’s degree in another technical field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and five (5) a computer science or math field

Labor Category Level Description Experience/Education cross-browser development, and Unix/Linux skills may be required. OR

Master’s Degree in any field of study with a minimum of thirty

(30) semester hours of either undergrad or grad study in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and three (3) years related work experience in a computer science or math field.

Computer Scientist 7

Works independently with close supervision.

Provides expertise in software requirements analysis, design, design reviews, development, software testing, integration, installation, and maintenance of complex computer systems. Experience with software programming in the languages used for NAS and NAS support systems. This includes languages such as C, C++, Java, SQL and Assembly. Provides expertise in the development and improvement of software development processes.

OR

Provides expertise in updating and developing web applications including HTML 5/XHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, JSON technologies. Must be familiar with interfacing databases to client-side interfaces. Familiarity with object-oriented programming techniques, client/server development, cross-browser development, and Unix/Linux skills may be required.

From a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Math, or a Bachelor’s degree in another technical field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and three (3) years of related work experience in a computer science or math field

OR

Master’s Degree in any field of study with a minimum of thirty

(30) semester hours of either undergrad or grad study in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and one (1) year related work experience in a computer science or math field.

Computer Scientist 8 Under direct supervision.

Provides expertise in software requirements analysis, design, design

Labor Category Level Description Experience/Education reviews, development, software testing, integration, installation, and maintenance of complex computer systems. Experience with software programming in the languages used for NAS and NAS support systems. This includes languages such as C, C++, Java, SQL and Assembly. Provides expertise in the development and improvement of software development processes.

OR

Provides expertise in updating and developing web applications including HTML 5/XHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, JSON technologies. Must be familiar with interfacing databases to client-side interfaces. Familiarity with object-oriented programming techniques, client/server development, cross-browser development, and Unix/Linux skills may be required.

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Math, or a Bachelor’s degree in another technical field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science.

Technical Specialist 1

Works independently under general guidelines or objectives.

Performs assignments on a broad range of tasks associated with the implementation of standards techniques, procedures, and criteria as they apply to technical tasks. Develops new technology, modify the structure of existing products, and provide technical guidance to complex projects.

Knowledgeable of both state-of-the-art and aging technologies that comprise the FAA's NAS and the products from emerging NAS modernization programs. Interfaces with specialists from other backgrounds such as hardware, software, logistic support, and testing to produce fully integrated and responsive components and systems. Experience in project management may be required.

OR

Provides expertise in developing and updating web applications including HTML 5/XHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, JSON technologies. Ability to design web applications using full stack web development approach and/or model-view-controller architecture may be required. Familiarity with object-oriented programming techniques, client/server development, cross-browser development, and Unix/Linux may be required. OR Provides expertise in a specific technical area defined by the government that is not readily available in the other defined categories and is relevant to the technical operation and/or maintenance of the NAS.

High School Diploma or GED required and a minimum of twenty five (25) years of related experience including at least fifteen (15) years of NAS experience.

Demonstrated expertise at Technical Specialist 2 level.

An Associate’s Degree in a related field will be accepted in lieu of two

(2) years of experience.

A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field will be accepted in lieu of four

(4) years of experience.

Technical Specialist 2 Works independently under general guidelines and objectives. High School Diploma or GED

Labor Category Level Description Experience/Education Provides expertise in a specific technical area defined by the government that is not readily available in the other defined categories and is relevant to the technical operation and/or maintenance of the NAS. Knowledgeable of both state-of-the-art and aging technologies that comprise the FAA's NAS and the products from emerging NAS modernization programs. Interfaces with specialists from other backgrounds such as hardware, software, logistic support, and testing to produce fully integrated and responsive components and systems. Experience in project management may be required.

OR

Provides expertise in developing and updating web applications including HTML 5/XHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, JSON technologies. Ability to design web applications using full stack web development approach and/or model-view-controller architecture may be required. Familiarity with object-oriented programming techniques, client/server development, cross-browser development, and Unix/Linux may be required.

OR

Provides expertise in a specific technical area defined by the government that is not readily available in the other defined categories and is relevant to the technical operation and/or maintenance of the NAS.

required and fifteen (15) years of related experience including at least ten (10) years of NAS experience.

Demonstrated expertise at Technical Specialist 3 level.

An Associate’s Degree in a related field will be accepted in lieu of two

(2) years of experience.

A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field will be accepted in lieu of four

(4) years of experience.

Technical Specialist 3

Works independently with minimal supervision.

Provides expertise in real-time design, development, testing and interface of software and/or computer hardware systems. Ascertains user requirements, performs system-wide analysis and functional allocations, exhibits an understanding of the requirements and of the responsive approach to the customer, and satisfies the customer requirements. Possesses experience in the specific NAS system hardware and/or software, in FAA procedural requirements, and in satisfying the requirements in the areas of functional performance, facilities, electromagnetic interference, regression impact analysis, 'reliability, maintainability, human factors, standardization and other engineering considerations regarding FAA missions and National Airspace System (NAS) systems. Knowledgeable of both state-of-the-art and aging technologies that comprise the FAA's NAS and the products from emerging NAS modernization programs. Interfaces with specialists from other backgrounds such as hardware, software, logistic support, and testing

High School Diploma or GED required and ten (10) years of related experience including at least five (5) years of NAS experience.

Demonstrated expertise at Technical Specialist 4 level.

An Associate’s Degree in a related field will be accepted in lieu of two

(2) years of experience.

A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field will be accepted in lieu of four (4) years of experience.

Labor Category Level Description Experience/Education to produce fully integrated and responsive components and systems.

OR

Provides expertise in real-time software design, development, testing and interface of software with computer hardware systems. Experience with complex software systems, mainframe and microcomputer programming including a variety of application and operating system software packages, the programming languages used for NAS systems such as C, C++, Java, SQL and Assembly. Experienced using IEEE-STD-12207 procedures, computer aided software engineering (CASE) tools, commercially developed software, and the procedures applicable to existing and emerging NAS systems is desired.

OR

Interprets and analyzes complex information systems data to develop technical documentation, system diagrams, and presentation materials.

Coordinates and performs information systems hardware and software testing efforts, produces test and remediation plans and reports, and handles implementation of computer hardware and software for operational systems.

Experienced in the most current electronic and electrical engineering principles and practices. The specialist engineering experience shall be in a NAS related discipline such as command and control, communications, workstation, radar, maintenance, and computer automation fields. The specialist also provides expertise in the techniques and tools such as computer-aided engineering, spreadsheets, word processor, graphics/presentation, and others used in engineering analysis and documentation. The Technical Specialist shall have expertise in hardware/mechanical design and development, including expertise in use of related development tools. Designs, develops, tests and integrates system hardware components, interfaces and software/firmware packages to produce fully integrated systems.

OR

Provides expertise in the technologies and practices for the testing of the NAS large-scale real time systems composed of hardware, software and firmware.

OR

Labor Category Level Description Experience/Education Performs drafting work, analysis, procurement, assembly, programming, testing, packaging and other tasks necessary to produce items compliant to the requirements. Possesses knowledge and skill in drafting methods, procedures and techniques including various computer-aided design (CAD) such as P-CAD and Auto-CAD, mathematics, and practical skill in electrical/mechanical theory and packaging. Uses symbols, legends, formats and processes defined by the FAA.

OR

Provides expertise in developing and updating web applications including HTML 5/XHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, JSON technologies. Must be able to implement full stack web development and/or model-view-controller architecture. Familiarity with object-oriented programming techniques, client/server development, cross-browser development, and Unix/Linux skills may be required.

OR

Provides expertise in a specific technical area defined by the government that is not readily available in the other defined categories and is relevant to the technical operation and/or maintenance of the NAS.

Technical Specialist 4

Works independently with minimal supervision.

Provides expertise in real-time design, development, and testing of software and/or computer hardware systems. Evaluates system interfaces. Under the direction of the FAA, performs system-wide analysis and functional allocations to define user requirements, exhibits an understanding of the requirements and satisfies the customer requirements. Has experience in FAA procedures, and can identify solutions for the requirements in 1) Functional performance, 2) Facilities, 3) Electromagnetic interference, 4) Regression impact analysis, 5) Reliability, maintainability, and Availability (RMA), 6) Human factors, 7) Standardization and 8) Other engineering considerations regarding FAA missions and National Airspace System (NAS) systems. Knowledgeable of both state-of-the-art and aging technologies that apply to the FAA's NAS and the products from emerging NAS modernization programs. May need to work with specialists from other disciplines such as hardware, software, logistic support, and testing to produce fully integrated and responsive components and systems.

High School Diploma or GED required and six (6) years of related experience.

Demonstrated expertise at Technical Specialist 5 level.

An Associate’s Degree in a related field will be accepted in lieu of two

(2) years of experience.

A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field will be accepted in lieu of four

(4) years of experience.

Labor Category Level Description Experience/Education

OR

Provides expertise in real-time software design, development, testing and interface of software with computer hardware systems. Experience with complex software systems, mainframe and microcomputer programming including a variety of application and operating system software packages, the programming languages used for NAS systems such as C, C++, Java, SQL and Assembly, Experienced using IEEE-STD-12207 procedures, computer aided software engineering (CASE) tools, commercially developed software, and the procedures applicable to existing and emerging NAS systems is desired.

OR

Experienced in the most current electronic and electrical engineering principles and practices. The specialist engineering experience shall be in a NAS related discipline such as command and control, communications, workstation, radar, maintenance, and computer automation fields. The specialist also provides expertise in the techniques and tools such as computer-aided engineering, spreadsheets, word processor, graphics/presentation, and others used in engineering analysis and documentation.

OR

Expertise in hardware/mechanical design and development, including expertise in the use of related development tools. Designs, develops, tests and integrates system hardware components, interfaces and software/firmware packages to produce fully integrated systems.

OR

Provides expertise in the technologies and practices for the testing of the NAS large-scale real time systems composed of hardware, software and firmware.

OR

Interprets and analyzes complex information systems data to develop technical documentation, system diagrams, and presentation materials.

Coordinates and performs information systems hardware and software testing efforts, produces test and remediation plans and reports, and handles

Labor Category Level Description Experience/Education implementation of computer hardware and software for operational systems.

OR

Performs drafting work, analysis, procurement, assembly, programming, testing, packaging and other tasks necessary to produce items compliant to the requirements. Possesses knowledge and skill in drafting methods, procedures and techniques including various computer-aided design (CAD) such as P-CAD and Auto-CAD, mathematics, and practical skill in electrical/mechanical theory and packaging. Uses symbols, legends, formats and processes defined by the FAA.

OR

Provides expertise in updating and developing web sites including HTML 5/XHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, JSON technologies. Must be familiar with interfacing databases to client-side interfaces. Familiarity with object-oriented programming techniques, client/server development, cross-browser development, and Unix/Linux skills may be required.

Technical Specialist 5

Works independently with limited supervision.

Provides expertise in real-time software design, development, testing and interface of software with computer hardware systems. Experience with complex software systems, mainframe and microcomputer programming including a variety of application and operating system software packages, the programming languages used for NAS systems such as C, C++, Java, SQL and Assembly. Experienced using IEEE-STD-12207 procedures, computer aided software engineering (CASE) tools, commercially developed software, and the procedures applicable to existing and emerging NAS systems is desired.

OR

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