FA7000-15-R-0002_Att_7_Draft_Labor_Cat_Descriptions.pdf

FA7000-15-R-0002

Section J, Attachment 7

16 December 2014

Labor Categories, Task Descriptions & Qualifications

The following labor categories are intended to describe the majority of contracted labor positions that may be used during the proposed contract. Not every labor category will be applicable to each task order. Descriptions that follow are summaries of typical tasks required of the individuals working in the respective labor category. These descriptions shall not be interpreted to be all-inclusive, nor shall it be interpreted that each holder of a labor category will be required to accomplish all items listed in their respective task description.

1. Engineer:

Serves as the Principal Investigator on engineering efforts and research projects. Performs engineering activities and research hand-in-hand with junior USAFA faculty and cadets in experimental, theoretical, applications-based, modeling-based, and computational investigations.

Oversees facility technicians in their support of engineering and research projects. Modifies software and hardware in support of data acquisition and instrumentation needs. Provides advice, documentation, and supervision on experimental planning and instrumentation selection using the concept of “uncertainty analysis”. Provides recommendations on the repair and/or upgrade of major facilities and instrumentation. Performs experimental, theoretical, applied, and/or computational investigations. Documents research results for archival publication and presentation at conferences. The five levels of Engineer are differentiated by experience level and education.

Professional Level Qualifications Entry Level Engineer A student currently enrolled in an undergraduate Engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university, grade point average shall be greater than B-, and student shall be in good standing academically. Note: Cannot be a current student of USAFA.

Junior Engineer Bachelors Degree in Engineering Engineer a) Bachelors Degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of experience, or

b) Advanced Degree in Engineering (e.g. Masters Degree, PhD)

Senior Engineer a) Bachelors Degree in Engineering and at least 7 years experience or

b) Advanced Degree in Engineering and at least 4 years experience

Principal Engineer Bachelors Degree or Advanced Degree in Engineering and at least 15 years experience. (Masters Degree in relevant field may be substituted for 2 years related experience, Doctorate in relevant field for 5 years related experience)

2. Scientist:

Serves as the Principal Investigator on scientific efforts and research projects. Performs scientific activities and research hand-in-hand with junior USAFA faculty and cadets in experimental, theoretical applications-based, modeling-based, and computational investigations.

Oversees facility technicians in their support of research projects. Modifies software and hardware in support of researcher data acquisition and instrumentation needs. Provides application, documentation, and oversight on experimental planning and instrumentation selection using the concept of “uncertainty analysis”. Provides recommendations on the repair and/or upgrade of major facilities and instrumentation. Performs experimental, theoretical, applied and/or computational investigations. Documents research results for archival publication and presentation at conferences. Note: For the purposes of the present contract, the academic degree and experience requirements for “Scientist” shall be in a field of Physical Science, such as Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science, and not in a Social Science (e.g. Behavioral Science, Psychology, Anthropology). The five levels of Scientist are differentiated by experience level and education.

Entry Level Scientist A student currently enrolled in an undergraduate Science curriculum at an accredited college or university, grade point average shall be greater than B-, and student shall be in good standing academically. Note:

Cannot be a current student of USAFA.

Junior Scientist Bachelors Degree in Physical Science (e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science.)

Scientist a) Bachelors Degree in Science and at least 3 years of experience, or

b) Advanced Degree in Science

Senior Scientist a) Bachelors Degree in Science and at least 7 years experience or

b) Advanced Degree in Science and at least 4 years experience

Principal Scientist Bachelors Degree or Advanced Degree in Science and at least 15 years experience. (Masters Degree in relevant field may be substituted for 2 years related experience, Doctorate in relevant field may be substituted for 5 years related experience)

3. Research Specialist:

Assists with system and subsystem design and testing, including test plan and procedure review and design modifications to correct problems discovered during testing. Interfaces with system users to facilitate installation and proper use, identify system defects, and develop system content. Assembles equipment or apparatus and configure as appropriate for experiments.

Maintains laboratory bench stocks, ensuring that government procured supplies needed for both routine operations and for specific research is on hand when needed. Provides information on needed supplies to government procurement authorities. Performs analytical instruments fault diagnosis, routine maintenance and minor repair. Coordinates with equipment manufacturers for major repairs and for instruments with service contracts. Accurately acquires and reduces data using test equipment and enters and processes data using computer software. Performs some duties that are appropriate to the general readiness of the laboratory, rather than associated with a specific experiment. Ensures work areas and laboratories are kept neat and clean. Utilizes personal safety equipment as appropriate and is knowledgeable in the use of facility safety equipment and procedures. Performs library and computerized literature searches, identifying documents to be acquired by the USAF Academy. Documents research results for archival publication and presentation at conferences and symposia. Performs activities necessary to coordinate efforts of research/development teams. The five levels of Research Specialist are differentiated by experience level and education.

Entry Level Research Specialist Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent Junior Research Specialist a) At least 1 year experience Research Specialist a) At least 2 years experience or

b) Military school diploma or Associate Degree or greater

Senior Research Specialist a) At least 5 years experience and military school diploma or Associate Degree or greater or

b) At least 10 years experience

Master Research Specialist a) At least 15 years experience or

b) At least 10 years experience, with lead specialist responsibilities in the assigned task(s)

4. Laboratory Technician:

Ensures that work area and the laboratory in general are kept neat and clean; utilizes personal safety equipment as appropriate (e.g. safety glasses) and is knowledgeable in the use of facility safety equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers) and procedures (e.g. evacuation). Ensures that government-procured supplies needed for both routine laboratory operations and for specific research are on hand when needed. Provides information on needed supplies to government procurement authorities. Properly stocks supplies upon receipt. Tracks accountable equipment location and condition. Provides such information to equipment custodian during equipment inventory. Performs duties appropriate to the general readiness of the laboratory, rather than associated with a specific experiment. (Examples include but are not limited to running solvent stills, preparing frequently used reagents and equipment, etc.) Performs fault diagnosis of analytical instruments. Performs routine maintenance and minor repair of instruments and equipment. Coordinates with equipment manufacturers for repairs and for execution of service contracts. Assembles equipment or apparatus and configuration as appropriate for laboratory operations. Set-ups and operates computer-controlled laboratory equipment. Performs laboratory research experiments as prescribed by written procedures and/or according to instructions and on-the-job training by professional staff. Strictly adheres to Air Force Occupational Health and Safety regulations and procedures. Collects data in a manner appropriate to instrument or apparatus utilized and records the results according to Air Force standards. Analyzes results of experiments numerically, graphically, or by narrative as appropriate to the specific experiment or method. Designs and fabricates experimental apparatus in collaboration with professional staff. The three levels of Lab Technician are differentiated by experience level and education.

Lab Technician At least 2 years technical experience Senior Lab Technician a) At least 5 years related experience and military technical school diploma or Associate Degree or greater or

b) At least 10 years experience

Master Lab Technician a) At least 15 years experience and military technical school diploma or Associate Degree or greater or

b) At least 20 years experience or

c) At least 10 years experience and lead technician responsibilities in the assigned task(s)

5. Computer Systems Administrator:

NOTE: Computer Systems Administrators (CSAs) under this contract perform distinct and very different tasks than those performed by Organizational CSAs at USAFA. The CSAs under this contract are focused on the management of unique research related computing facilities to include high performance parallel computers and management of our connection to the Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN).

Serves as network and computer system administrator. Assists users to include answering questions, resolving problems and informing them of current and upcoming changes in network and computer facilities. Consults with research staff and other faculty on interfacing of hardware and instructs on use of computer systems. Recommends specifications required of computer networks for new modeling and simulation initiatives. Recommends new equipment and techniques for research tasks. Schedules and maintains operation of computer facilities to include preventive maintenance, records of repairs, hardware and software maintenance and license agreements. Establishes goals for hardware development to serve needs of laboratory research programs and plans for future expansion of laboratory computers. Keeps abreast of changing technology and assess capabilities for utilization within the laboratory. Maintains liaison with visiting researchers and coordinates their research requirements. The four levels of Systems Administrator are differentiated by experience level and education.

Junior Systems Administrator Has appropriate certifications Systems Administrator Has 5 years of experience and appropriate certifications Senior Systems Administrator Has at least 10 years of experience and a B.S. in a suitable field Lead Systems Administrator Has at least 15 years of experience and a M.S. in a suitable field

6. Computer Software Developer: NOTE: Computer Software Developers (CSDs) under this contract perform distinct and very different tasks than those performed by Organizational CSDs at USAFA. The software developed here is very specific to a particular research effort requiring a higher degree of subject matter expertise and not general use software.

Modifies existing software in support of research needs. Provides application, documentation, and oversight of computer programming and database development. Develops new software in support of research needs. Provides expert advice on the modification of existing software.

Documents research results for archival publication and presentation at conferences and symposia. Serves as the Principal Investigator on programming and database development projects. Works with junior faculty and cadets in software and database development. Interfaces with software users in the field to collect information, identify defects, and gain insight into detailed system requirements. The four levels of Software Developer are differentiated by experience level and education.

Junior Software Developer Has 1 year of experience Software Developer Has 5 years of experience Senior Software Developer Has 10 years of experience Lead Software Developer Has 15 years of experience

7. Project Manager:

Manages the overall cost, schedule and technical performance for an assigned project. Forms and leads work teams to accomplish project goals. Coordinates involvement by other consultants and experts as necessary. Plans budget, approves expenditures, tracks balances, and prepares financial reports. Produces and maintains project development schedule to track progress against plan to achieve key milestones. Prepares and delivers periodic management reviews to government project representatives. The three levels of project manager are differentiated by experience level.

Junior Project Manager Has 1 year of experience Project Manager Has 5 years of experience Senior Project Manager Has 10 years of experience

8. Senior Technical Analyst:

The Senior Technical Analyst (STA) should hold a Ph.D. in the technical field of interest and have extensive teaching experience. Makes recommendations for improvements in instruction in USAFA academic majors program lectures and laboratory sequence. Makes recommendations for new applications to be integrated into the academic core program. Makes recommendations for revision of textbooks. Improves instruction in core programs. Evaluates academic syllabi for major’s courses.

9. Technical Editor:

Organizes, plans, writes, edits, proofreads, and copyedits a variety of technical/academic documents. Plans and prepares books and articles for dissemination and publication. The two levels of Technical Editor are differentiated by experience level and education.

Technical Editor Requires a bachelors degree in a related area and 2 years experience in the field or in a related area as specified in the TO SOO Senior Technical Editor Requires an masters degree in a related area and at least 8 years of experience in the field or in a related area as specified in the TO SOO