Attachment_L-9_Labor_Categories.docx

FA2550-15-R-8005 Attachment L-9 10/7/15 Labor Categories The following is a short description of the labor categories required for AFCOTERS. The tasks described are a synopsis for reference.

Engineer/Contract Program Manager

Senior level Test Engineer On site – contractor program lead, main liaison with COR

· Leads team on large projects or significant segment of large complex projects.

· Analyzes new and complex project related problems and creates innovative solutions involving finance, scheduling, technology, methodology, tools, and solution components.

· Provides applications systems analysis and programming activities for a Government site, facility or multiple locations.

· Prepares long and short-range plans for application selection, systems development, systems maintenance, and production activities and for necessary support resources.

· Oversees all aspects of projects.

· Evaluates, recommends, and implements automated test tools and strategies.

· Designs, implements, and conducts test and evaluation procedures to ensure system requirements are met.

· Develops, maintains, and upgrades automated test scripts and architectures for application products. Also writes, implements, and reports status for system test cases for testing. Analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports.

· Directs and/or participates in all phases of risk management assessments and software/hardware development with emphasis on analysis of user requirements, test design and test tools selection.

· Serves as subject matter expert, possessing in-depth knowledge of a particular area, such as business, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or the various sciences. Provides testing know-how for the support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware applications.

· Provides technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environments, high-level functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation and implementation advice on exceptionally complex problems that need extensive knowledge of the subject matter for effective implementation.

· Participates as needed in all phases of software development with emphasis on the planning, analysis, testing, integration, documentation, and presentation phases.

· Applies principles, methods and knowledge of the functional area of capability to specific task order requirements, advanced mathematical principles and methods to exceptionally difficult and narrowly defined technical problems in engineering and other scientific applications to arrive at automated solutions.

Senior Test Engineer/Coordinator

Senior level Test Engineer or Test Coordinator

· Evaluates, recommends, and implements automated test tools and strategies.

· Designs, implements, and conducts test and evaluation procedures to ensure system requirements are met.

· Develops, maintains, and upgrades automated test scripts and architectures for application products. Also writes, implements, and reports status for system test cases for testing. Analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports.

· Serves as subject matter expert, possessing in-depth knowledge of a particular area, such as business, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or the various sciences. Provides testing know-how for the support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware applications.

· Directs and/or participates in all phases of risk management assessments and software/hardware development with emphasis on analysis of user requirements, test design and test tools selection.

· Provides technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environments, high-level functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation and implementation advice on exceptionally complex problems that need extensive knowledge of the subject matter for effective implementation.

· Participates as needed in all phases of software development with emphasis on the planning, analysis, testing, integration, documentation, and presentation phases.

· Applies principles, methods and knowledge of the functional area of capability to specific task order requirements, advanced mathematical principles and methods to exceptionally difficult and narrowly defined technical problems in engineering and other scientific applications to arrive at automated solutions.

Test Engineer/Coordinator

Journeyman level Test Engineer or Test Coordinator

· Evaluates, recommends, and implements automated test tools and strategies.

· Designs, implements, and conducts test and evaluation procedures to ensure system requirements are met.

· Develops, maintains, and upgrades automated test scripts and architectures for application products. Also writes, implements, and reports status for system test cases for testing. Analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports.

· Serves as subject matter expert, possessing in-depth knowledge of a particular area, such as business, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or the various sciences. Provides testing know-how for the support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware applications.

· Directs and/or participates in all phases of risk management assessments and software/hardware development with emphasis on analysis of user requirements, test design and test tools selection.

· Provides technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environments, high-level functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation and implementation advice on exceptionally complex problems that need extensive knowledge of the subject matter for effective implementation.

· Participates as needed in all phases of software development with emphasis on the planning, analysis, testing, integration, documentation, and presentation phases.

· Applies principles, methods and knowledge of the functional area of capability to specific task order requirements, advanced mathematical principles and methods to exceptionally difficult and narrowly defined technical problems in engineering and other scientific applications to arrive at automated solutions.

Senior Range Engineer

Senior level Range Engineer

· Provides technical guidance for directing and monitoring information systems operations. Designs, builds, and implements network systems.

· Directs compilation of records and reports concerning network operations and maintenance. Troubleshoots network performance issues. Analyzes network traffic and provides capacity planning solutions.

· Monitors and responds to complex technical control facility hardware and software problems. Interfaces with vendor support service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance.

· Manages the purchase, testing, installation, and support of network communications, including LAN/MAN/WAN systems.

· Performs system-level design and configuration of products including determination of hardware, OS, and other platform specifications.

· Plans large-scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies.

· Performs a variety of systems engineering tasks and activities that are broad in nature and are concerned with major systems design, integration, and implementation, including personnel, hardware, software, budgetary, and support facilities and/or equipment.

· Provides quality assurance review and the evaluation of new and existing software products.

· Provides assistance and oversight for all information systems operations activities, including computer and telecommunications/communications operations, data entry, data control, LAN/MAN/WAN administration and operations support, operating systems programming, system security policy procedures, and/or web strategy and operations.

· Provides input to policy level discussions regarding standards and budget constraints.

· Supervises all personnel engaged in the operation and support of network facilities, including all communications equipment on various platforms in large scale or multi-shift operations.

· Supervises complex operations that involve two or more additional functions such as, but not limited to, network operations, systems security, systems software support, and production support activities.

· Monitors and responds to hardware, software, and network problems.

· Provides the routine testing and analysis of all elements of the network facilities (including power, software, communications machinery, lines, modems, and terminals).

· Utilizes software and hardware tools and identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting network performance.

· Troubleshoots network systems when necessary and makes improvements to the network

· Provides configuration management planning.

· Describes provisions for configuration identification, change control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audits.

· Regulates the change process so that only approved and validated changes are incorporated into product documents and related software.

Range Technician

Journeyman level Range Technician.

· Provides technical guidance for directing and monitoring information systems operations. Designs, builds, and implements network systems.

· Directs compilation of records and reports concerning network operations and maintenance. Troubleshoots network performance issues. Analyzes network traffic and provides capacity planning solutions.

· Monitors and responds to complex technical control facility hardware and software problems. Interfaces with vendor support service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance.

· Manages the purchase, testing, installation, and support of network communications, including LAN/MAN/WAN systems.

· Performs system-level design and configuration of products including determination of hardware, OS, and other platform specifications.

· Plans large-scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies.

· Performs a variety of systems engineering tasks and activities that are broad in nature and are concerned with major systems design, integration, and implementation, including personnel, hardware, software, budgetary, and support facilities and/or equipment.

· Provides quality assurance review and the evaluation of new and existing software products.

· Provides assistance and oversight for all information systems operations activities, including computer and telecommunications/communications operations, data entry, data control, LAN/MAN/WAN administration and operations support, operating systems programming, system security policy procedures, and/or web strategy and operations.

· Provides input to policy level discussions regarding standards and budget constraints.

· Supervises all personnel engaged in the operation and support of network facilities, including all communications equipment on various platforms in large scale or multi-shift operations.

· Supervises complex operations that involve two or more additional functions such as, but not limited to, network operations, systems security, systems software support, and production support activities.

· Monitors and responds to hardware, software, and network problems.

· Provides the routine testing and analysis of all elements of the network facilities (including power, software, communications machinery, lines, modems, and terminals).

· Utilizes software and hardware tools and identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting network performance.

· Troubleshoots network systems when necessary and makes improvements to the network

Training Specialist

Specialist in developing and delivering training

· Assesses, designs, and conceptualizes training scenarios, approaches, objectives, plans, tools, aids, curriculums, and other state of the art technologies related to training and behavioral studies.

· Identifies the best approach training requirements to include, but not limited to hardware, software, simulations, course assessment and refreshment, assessment centers, oral examinations, interviews, computer assisted and adaptive testing, behavior-based assessment and performance, and team and unit assessment and measurement.

· Develops and revises training courses. Prepares training catalogs and course materials.

· Trains personnel by conducting formal classroom courses, workshops, and seminars.

EMSEC Technician

Journeyman EMSEC Technician

· Provides analysis related to the design, development, and integration of hardware, software, man-machine interfaces and all system level requirements to provide an integrated IT solution.

· Develops integrated system test requirement, strategies, devices and systems.

· Participates in overall system level testing.

· Serves as subject matter expert, possessing in-depth knowledge of a particular area, such as business, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or the various sciences.

· Provides technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environments, high-level functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation and implementation advice on exceptionally complex problems that need extensive knowledge of the subject matter for effective implementation.

· Participates as needed in all phases of software development with emphasis on the planning, analysis, testing, integration, documentation, and presentation phases.

· Applies principles, methods and knowledge of the functional area of capability to specific task order requirements, advanced mathematical principles and methods to exceptionally difficult and narrowly defined technical problems in engineering and other scientific applications to arrive at automated solutions.

Technical Editing Specialist

Journeyman Technical Editor

· Reviews content of technical documentation for quality.

· Produces technical and scientific illustrations for presentations and/or publication, as appropriate to the requirements.

· Ensures that documents follow the style laid out in 346 TS templates

· Develops and modifies documentation templates

Data Flow Specialist

Journeyman Data Flow Specialist

· Develops information retrieval solutions to support client requirements for specified domain subjects, using information retrieval software languages and automated text analysis and extraction techniques

Security Specialist

Journeyman Security Specialist

· Determines enterprise information assurance and security standards.

· Develops and implements information assurance/security standards and procedures.

· Coordinates, develops, and evaluates security programs for an organization. Recommends information assurance/security solutions to support customers’ requirements.

· Identifies, reports, and resolves security violations.

· Establishes and satisfies information assurance and security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands.

· Supports customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies.

· Applies know-how to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures.

· Performs analysis, design, and development of security features for system architectures.

· Analyzes and defines security requirements for computer systems which may include mainframes, workstations, and personal computers.

· Designs, develops, engineers, and implements solutions that meet security requirements.

· Provides integration and implementation of the computer system security solution.

· Analyzes general information assurance-related technical problems and provides basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems.

· Performs vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle.

· Ensures that all information systems are functional and secure

· Organizes, directs, and manages contract operation support functions, involving multiple, complex and inter-related project tasks.

· Manages teams of contract support personnel at multiple locations.

· Maintains and manages the client interface at the senior levels of the client organization.

· Meets with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverable items. Ensures conformance with program task schedules and costs.

· Responsible for developing, drafting, writing and editing reports, briefs, proposals, and other documents in support of a client’s requirements.

· Interfaces with personnel to coordinate meetings, maintain logs, records and files, provides end-user support, and performs general administrative duties.

· Assists in budgetary, billing, and financial management.

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