Section_J_Atch_17 _SEWS_II_Labor_Categories.pdf

SECTION J, ATTACHMENT 17, LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

Section J, Attachment 14, Labor Category Descriptions

SHARED EARLY WARNING SYSTEM (SEWS) PRIME CONTRACT RE-COMPETE

(SEWS II)

LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

SOLICITATION NO.: FA8723-16-R-0005

ATTACHMENT 17

23 SEPTEMBER 2016

Air Force Materiel Command

Air Force Life Cycle Management Center

Battle Management Directorate

Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems Division

(AFLCMC/HBQ)

1. GENERIC LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS

Level Knowledge/Skill Description

Principal Provides technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments. Establishes goals and plans that meet program/project objectives. Has mission domain and subject matter expert technical knowledge. May function as a specialty [engineering] expert over a multitude of projects. Directs and controls activities, having overall responsibility for financial management, methods, and staffing to ensure that technical requirements are met. Interactions involve client negotiations and interfacing with senior management. Decision-making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall project implementation. May supervise others.

Senior Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments. Plans and leads major assignments. Operates with extensive latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success. Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments. May supervise others.

Journeyman (Jr.)

Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.

Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable. May plan and lead focused subproject assignments

Entry Applies fundamental concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments. Performs work that requires practical experience and training. Work is performed under supervision.

Note: Experience may be substituted for academic requirements. Justifications for experience substitutions are to be submitted during the transition period and approved by the government.

2. LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

Code Labor Category Short Description

Required Education & Experience

Business/Contracts Manager (BM)

Reviews incoming customer requests for proposals, identifies proposal requirements, reviews terms and conditions for acceptability

Coordinates proposal development in conjunction with legal counsel

Organizes, directs, and controls the activities associated with the preparation, negotiation, administration, and pricing of contracts and subcontracts

Reports program cost and schedule performance, budgeting, and asset management

Principal (BM1): Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related discipline & 12 yrs applicable business/contract administration experience (8 yrs experience with advanced degree)

Senior (BM2): Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related discipline & 8 yrs applicable business/contract administration experience (6 yrs experience with advanced degree)

Journeyman (BM3):

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related discipline & 6 yrs applicable business/contract administration experience (4 yrs experience with advanced degree)

Entry (BM4): Not applicable

Business Systems (BS) Analyst/Manager

Plans, analyzes, designs, develops, and maintains operations support systems used throughout the enterprise

Provides technical guidance in software engineering techniques and automated support tools

Supervises and manages the daily activities of configuration and operation of business/computer systems

Optimizes system operations and resource utilization and performs system capacity analysis and planning

Provides assistance to users in accessing and using business/computer systems

Coordinates input, output, and file media

Serves as the agency LAN Administrator

Serves as the agency Database Administrator

Principal (BS1): Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline & 14 yrs applicable experience (12 yrs experience with advanced degree)

Senior (BS2): Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline & 9 yrs applicable experience (7 yrs experience with advanced degree)

Journeyman (BS3): Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline & 5 yrs applicable experience (3 yrs experience with advanced degree)

Entry (BS4): Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline & 3 yrs applicable experience (1 yr experience with advanced

Configuration Management Specialist (CM)

Conducts configuration management planning

Maintains technical baselines

- Identifies and maintains the original configuration of requirements documentation, design documentation, software and related documentation

- Responsible for configuration status accounting.

- Responsible for configuration audits

Provides evidence of 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

Principal (CM1): Bachelor’s Degree & 10 yrs DoD CM experience (8 yrs experience with advanced degree)

Senior (CM2): Bachelor’s Degree & 6 yrs DoD CM experience (4 yrs experience with advanced degree)

Journeyman (CM3):

Associate’s Degree & 4 yrs DoD CM experience (2 yrs experience with advanced degree)

Entry (CM4): High School Diploma or GED

Cybersecurity Specialist

(CS)

Note: IAW DoD 8570.01-M, dated December 19, 2005 and Incorporating Change 3, January 24, 2012, all Cybersecurity positions and all other positions performing cybersecurity activities as defined in DoD 8570.01-M (i.e.

users having elevated system permissions, managers supervising the design of security controls, etc.) must hold cybersecurity certification commensurate with the activities to be performed

Develops and implements information assurance/security standards and procedures

Coordinates, develops, and evaluates security programs for an organization. Recommends cybersecurity solutions to support customers’ requirements

Performs cybersecurity activities as described in DoD 8570.01-M

Analyzes and defines security requirements

Designs, develops, engineers, and implements solutions to requirements

Performs risk analyses including risk assessment. Develops, analyzes, and implements security architecture(s) as appropriate

Provides expert support to DoD IA Security Accreditation Working Group (DSAWG) and Cross Domain Technical Advisory Board

(CDTAB)

Principal (CS1): Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree in Engineering, Technical Discipline, or Hard Science & 14 yrs applicable experience & Designated Approval Authority (DAA) or Information Assurance experience. (12 yrs experience & DAA with Master’s degree)

Senior (CS2): Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree in Engineering, Technical Discipline, or Hard Science & 10 yrs applicable experience & DAA or Information Assurance experience. (8 yrs experience & DAA with Master’s degree)

Journeyman (CS3): Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree in Engineering, Technical Discipline, or Hard Science & 6 yrs applicable experience & Designated Approval Authority (DAA) or Information Assurance experience. (4 yrs experience & DAA with Master’s degree)

Entry (CS4): Not Applicable

Logistician (LG)

Develops and executes an Integrated Logistics Support Plan and associated logistics processes. Includes, but is not limited to:

- management of contractor inventory control points

- Conducts Logistics Working Group (LWG)

Maintain/manage depot storage facilities, procure and logistically support secure and non-secure equipment, maintain accurate inventory of secure and non-secure equipment at US and customer SEWS sites

Manages orders, records, and attains materials and/or equipment

Executes associated logistics processes which implement the 12 elements of integrated product support

Addresses logistics issues throughout the system life cycle such as sustainment, safety, and operational readiness. Performs Senior level Logistics services and technical leadership of Logistics functions.

Principal (LG1): Bachelor’s Degree & 12 yrs of directly related logistics planning/supportability experience (6 yrs experience with advanced degree)

Senior (LG2): Bachelor’s Degree & 8 yrs of directly related logistics planning/supportability experience (4 yrs experience with advanced degree)

Journeyman (LG3): Bachelor’s Degree & 4 yrs of directly related logistics planning/supportability experience (2 yrs experience with advanced degree)

Entry (LG4): Associates Degree & 2 yrs of directly related logistics planning/supportability experience

Project Engineer (PE)

Participates in all project phases such as but not limited to research, requirements, development, design, testing, training, and documentation.

Provides analysis related to design, development, and implementation of all projects.

Performs cost/cost-performance trade-off analysis and feasibility analysis in reference to projects.

Assist with concept studies and analysis. Evaluate alternative technical approaches and their associated costs.

Fulfills all system requirements in reference to projects.

Principal (PE1): Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree in Engineering & 18 yrs of progressive experience in systems integration and analysis of military hardware and software systems/ processes. 5 years’ experience leading system design, integration and analytical efforts. (10 yrs experience with Master’s degree)

Senior (PE2): Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree in Engineering & 10 yrs of progressive experience in systems integration and analysis of military hardware and software systems/ processes. 5 years’ experience leading system design, integration and analytical efforts. (5 yrs experience with Master’s degree)

Journeyman (PE3): Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 5 yrs of progressive experience in systems integration and analysis of military hardware and software systems/ processes.

Entry (PE4): Not Applicable

Program Manager (PM) 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

Responsible for formulating and enforcing work standards, assigning contractor schedules, reviewing work discrepancies, supervising contractor personnel and communicating policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to subordinates.

Responsible for creating and maintaining Integrated Master Schedule. Provides electronic delivery of products.

Responsible for the overall contract performance and shall not serve in any other capacity under this contract

Principal (PM1): Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree with 25 yrs applicable experience (13 yrs experience with Master’s degree)

Senior (PM2): Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree with 12 yrs applicable experience (5 yrs experience with Master’s degree)

Journeyman (PM3): Bachelor’s Degree & 7 yrs applicable experience

Entry (PM4): Bachelor’s Degree & 3 yrs experience

Quality Assurance Specialist

(QA)

Provides an independent assessment of how the project's development processes are being implemented relative to the defined process

Recommends methods to optimize the organization's processes

Audits activities involving quality assurance and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements

Principal (QA1): Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree with 10 yrs of directly related technical experience (5 yrs experience with Master’s degree)

Senior (QA2): Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree with 7 yrs of directly related technical experience (4 yrs experience with Master’s degree)

Journeyman (QA3): Bachelor’s Degree & 4 yrs of directly related technical experience

Entry (QA4): Not applicable

Systems Engineer (SE)

Directs and manages execution of systems engineering processes, while supporting PM in execution of their duties from a technical standpoint.

Provides highly technical delivery order expertise and guidance in developing and applying complex research and analysis techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and difficult technical requirements. Manages problems requiring the expert application of advanced knowledge.

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

Performs cost/cost-performance trade-off analysis and feasibility analysis. Evaluate technology conceptual designs and regulatory compliance support.

Assist with concept studies and analysis. Evaluate alternative technical approaches and their associated costs

Oversees the development of system test requirements, strategies, devices, and systems

Directs overall system level engineering and testing efforts

Provides high-level architectural expertise to managers and technical staff

Develops architectural products and deliverables for the enterprise

Principal (SE1): Bachelor’s & Master’s Degrees in Engineering & 18 yrs of progressive experience in systems integration and analysis of military hardware and software systems/processes. 5 years’ experience leading system design, integration and analytical efforts. (12 yrs experience with Master’s degree)

Senior (SE2): Bachelor’s &

& 12 yrs of progressive experience in systems integration and analysis of military hardware and software systems/ processes. 5 years’ experience leading system design, integration and analytical efforts. (7 yrs experience with Master’s degree)

Journeyman (SE3): Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree in Engineering with 5 yrs of progressive experience in systems integration and analysis of military hardware and software systems/processes. (2 yrs experience with Master’s

Entry (SE4): Not Applicable

Security Administrator (SA) Must be experienced in working with

- DISCO representatives

- using the ISM Instruction and resolving security issues

- secure key management and COMSEC requirements

- upgrading and downgrading staff and/or facility security levels

- performing facility security inspections, and

- maintaining staff and company security files

Principal (SA1): Bachelor’s Degree & 12 yrs applicable experience (8 yrs experience with advanced degree)

Senior (SA2): Bachelor’s Degree & 8 yrs applicable experience (4 yrs experience with advanced degree)

Journeyman (SA3): Bachelor’s Degree & 4 yrs applicable experience (2 yrs experience with advanced degree)

Entry (SA4): Bachelor’s Degree & 2 yrs experience

Software Engineer (SW) Applies an enterprise-wide set of disciplines for software planning, analysis, functional software description and decomposition, software design, interface define-tion, COTS/GOTS integration, testing and implementation

Creates or maintain system appli-cations, communications software, database packages, support tools, and specialized numerical packages which will function within equipment limitations, operating time, and form.

- Universe of applications range from 2nd to 4th generation soft-ware covering but not limited to communications, numerical, real time, signal processing, and statistical applications

- Includes both higher-level languages and assembly code run on a variety of legacy/state-of-the-art platforms.

Possesses a working knowledge of system administration functions when working on higher-level systems

Develops, modifies, and applies computer modeling and program-ming applications to analyze and solve mathematical and scientific problems affecting system and/or program performance

Participates in all project phases such as research, requirements development, design, code development, testing/debugging, modeling, simulating, training, and documentation

Addresses problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms usage

Principal (SW1): Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering;

Information Technology; or other hard science/mathematics degree & 14 yrs applicable experience (12 yrs experience with advanced degree)

Senior (SW2): Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering;

Information Technology; or other hard science/mathematics degree & 10 yrs applicable experience (8 yrs experience with advanced degree)

Journeyman (SW3):

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering;

Information Technology; or other hard science/mathematics degree & 5 yrs applicable experience (3 yrs experience with advanced degree)

Entry (SW4): Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering;

Information Technology; or other hard science/mathematics degree with 2 yrs of experience

Test Engineer (TE)

Conducts all aspects of test planning, execution, data collection, data analysis and reporting IAW DoD and Air Force Regulations

Performs the system testing of architecture changes and/or first system change testing, and independent verification and validation.

Performs system safety testing and quality assurance.

Creates the Master Test Plan, System Test Plan, and Test Procedures

Evaluates, recommends, and implements test tools and strategies

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

Writes, implements, and reports status for system test cases for testing. Analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports and all other necessary Test Engineering services.

Principal (TE1): Bachelor’s &

& 12 yrs of directly related test experience (9 yrs experience with Masters degree)

Senior (TE2): Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree in Engineering & 8 yrs of directly related test experience (5 yrs experience with Master’s degree)

Journeyman (TE3): Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering & 5 yrs of directly related test experience

Entry (TE4): Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering & 2 yrs of directly related test experience

Technician (TC) Advanced and innovative data collection and preparation necessary to support engineering studies and reports, provide help desk support of communications, networks, hardware, and software applications. Completes all program requirements.

Principal (TC1): Bachelor’s Degree & 15 yrs experience in communications and networking

Senior (TC2): Bachelor’s Degree & 10 yrs experience in communications and networking

Journeyman (TC3):

Bachelor’s Degree & 5 yrs experience in communications and networking

Entry (TC4): Associate’s Degree & 1 yr of directly related communication and network experience