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Appendix L-1 Labor Category Descriptions

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Project Integration Engineer II

Administrative Assistant I 43-6014

Education Required: Associate’s Degree Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Experience Required: 0 years Relevant Experience Desired: 2 years

NSSL Experience Required: 0 years NSSL Experience Desired: 2 years

Provides administrative-type support to technical and management-level personnel. This includes, but is not limited to, documentation planning and support, project administration, program management support, event planning and administration, office relocation planning, mail services, records, and data input. Composes routine correspondence, documents, reports, orders, forms, etc., in support of site personnel as required. Locates and summarizes information and data from files and documents. Responsible for maintaining duty status of site personnel, suspense dates for matters requiring compliance and similar information/data concerning the site mission. Requires technical computer skills and ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, Business Manager (11-1021 General and Operations Managers)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Experience Required: 10 years Relevant Experience Desired: 15 years

NSSL Experience Required: 5 years NSSL Experience Desired: 8 years

Required Security Clearance: Secret

Provide business management support to acquisition/program management personnel. The focus of support is on SMC/LE launch service post-award contract acquisition and execution efforts. Specific aspects of support include the development of acquisition strategies, timelines, and documentation for USG review. Work products include acquisition strategy plans and briefings; Justification & Approvals (J&As); Requests for Proposals (RFPs); Performance Work Statements (PWS); Cost and Technical Evaluations; Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables; Mission Success and Milestone Incentive Plans; and other ad hoc documentation/presentations. The contractor shall also support program management activities required to effectively monitor and report cost, schedule, performance, and risk information under the execution of SMC/LE launch service contracts.

Chief Engineer (17-2011 Aerospace Engineers)

Education Required: Master’s Degree in STEM field Education Desired: Master’s Degree/ Professional Degree/ Doctorate in STEM field

Relevant Experience Required: 18 years Relevant Experience Desired: 25 years

NSSL Experience Required: 12 NSSL Experience Desired: 15

Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI

This is considered an advanced level engineering position. Responsibilities may include conceptual thinking, designing and developing plans, processes, procedures, functional and data requirements analysis, complex system analysis, and documentation preparation for complex systems. Supervises or leads less experienced engineers. Requires expertise in the field of work specified. Engineering disciplines that may map into this Standardized Labor Classification include mechanical, electrical, aerospace, propulsion, industrial, chemical, materials, computer, environmental, structures, ground systems, thermal, safety, reliability, software, systems and quality.

The individual will act as an advisor on complex and critical launch systems and processes. The role provides expert and scholarly advice and technical evaluations on acquisition and technical approach and execution; as well as provides alternatives. The role will provide support to ensure through and consistent implementation of NSSL Systems Engineering processes.

Individual must possess thorough working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. Individuals in this role must have a thorough understanding of launch vehicle processes and practices, launch site preparations flow and day-of-launch procedures.

Computer Based Training Developer II (15-1132 Software Developers, Applications or 11-3131 Training and Development Managers )

Education Required: High School Diploma Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Experience Required: 5 years Relevant Experience Desired: 8 years

NSSL Experience Required: 0 years NSSL Experience Desired: 2 years

Develops content, computer based training modules, multimedia visual aids, educational videos, and other training materials as needed using a wide degree of creativity and latitude. Produces audio/visual media, including original graphics and 3D models, to support learning and development objectives. Assesses, leverages and optimizes educational content from third parties. Manages multiple training projects to meet stated objectives and timelines. Organizes logical training by interviewing subject matter experts and conducting research to obtain the information to be taught. Determines practical audio/visual media standards for production. Identifies new technologies and processes to create efficient and effective training.

Individual must possess a working-level understanding of Adobe Captivate and familiarity with the associated suite of Adobe support products (e.g. Illustrator, Premiere). Also, individual must have experience with generating 3D models using computer aided design software (e.g. SolidWorks).

Configuration Manager I (17-2112 Industrial Engineers)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Experience Required: 0 years Relevant Experience Desired: 2 years

NSSL Experience Required: 0 years NSSL Experience Desired: 2 years

Designs, develops and establishes configuration and data management documents based on program requirements. Responsible for establishing configuration identification, functional, allocated and product baselines, configuration control, status accounting, physical configuration audits, configuration management procedures and techniques, utilization, processing and technical documentation. Analyzes proposed design changes to determine the effect on overall system. Conducts formal and informal reviews at pre-determined points throughout the program to ensure quality control. Authorizes the release of drawings and changes specified by Program Management and other functional groups. Interfaces with existing CM personnel to help reorganize and implement more efficient plans and procedures of the CM Organization.

Provides advice and guidance on methods, procedures and requirements to individuals responsible for the creation of documentation. Experienced with Change Control Boards, project baseline maintenance, formal change control processes, and formal functional and physical audit practices. Develops configuration management procedures, and coordinates to resolve configuration issues. Provides configuration management direction to technical documentation personnel.

Individual must possess some working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. Individuals in this role must have an understanding of launch vehicle processes and practices, launch site preparations flow and day-of-launch procedures.

Configuration Manager II (17-2112 Industrial Engineers)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Experience Required: 2 years Relevant Experience Desired: 4 years

NSSL Experience Required: 1 years NSSL Experience Desired: 2 years

Designs, develops and establishes configuration and data management documents based on program requirements. Responsible for establishing configuration identification, functional, allocated and product baselines, configuration control, status accounting, physical configuration audits, configuration management procedures and techniques, utilization, processing and technical documentation. Analyzes proposed design changes to determine the effect on overall system. Conducts formal and informal reviews at pre-determined points throughout the program to ensure quality control. Authorizes the release of drawings and changes specified by Program Management and other functional groups. Interfaces with existing CM personnel to help reorganize and implement more efficient plans and procedures of the CM Organization.

Provides advice and guidance on methods, procedures and requirements to individuals responsible for the creation of documentation. Experienced with Change Control Boards, project baseline maintenance, formal change control processes, and formal functional and physical audit practices. Develops configuration management procedures, and coordinates to resolve configuration issues. Provides configuration management direction to technical documentation personnel.

Individual must possess some working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. Individuals in this role must have an understanding of launch vehicle processes and practices, launch site preparations flow and day-of-launch procedures.

Document Management Specialist II (11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Experience Required: 2 years Relevant Experience Desired: 4 years

NSSL Experience Required: 0 years NSSL Experience Desired: 2 years

Implements and administers enterprise-wide document management systems and related procedures that allow organizations to capture, store, retrieve, share, and destroy electronic records and documents. Conducts needs assessments to identify document management requirements of departments or end users. Consults with end users regarding problems in accessing electronic content. Implements electronic document processing, retrieval, and distribution systems. Administers document and system access rights and revision control to ensure security of system and integrity of master documents. Retrieves electronic assets from repository for distribution to users, collecting and returning to repository, if necessary. Searches electronic sources, such as databases or repositories, or manual sources for information.

Identifies and classifies documents or other electronic content according to characteristics such as security level, function, and metadata. Assists in the development of document or content classification taxonomies to facilitate information capture, search, and retrieval. Proposes recommendations for improving content management system capabilities. Operates data capture technology to import digitized documents into document management system.

Individual must possess some working knowledge of space launch systems and processes.

Knowledge Manager I (17-2112 Industrial Engineers)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Experience Required: 0 years Relevant Experience Desired: 2 years

NSSL Experience Required: 0 years NSSL Experience Desired: 2 years

Supports higher level Technical Specialists, engineers and analysts in specialized support disciplines including but not limited to business and program management, Training, Documentation, Tech Writing, Network, communications and Engineering. Evaluates engineering projects with regard to technical requirements. Extracts operational requirements from user community and supports the achievement of system requirements.

Individual must possess some working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. Individuals in this role must have an understanding of launch vehicle processes and practices, launch site preparations flow and day-of-launch procedures.

Knowledge Manager II (17-2112 Industrial Engineers)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Experience Required: 5 years Relevant Experience Desired: 8 years

NSSL Experience Required: 2 years NSSL Experience Desired: 5 years

Supports business, technical and analysis efforts in specialized support disciplines including but not limited to program/project management, training, documentation, technical writing, network, communications and engineering. Evaluates business, management and engineering projects with regard to technical requirements.

Individual must possess thorough working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. Individuals in this role must have a thorough understanding of launch vehicle processes and practices, launch site preparations flow and day-of-launch procedures.

Network Administrator (15-1142 Network and Computer Systems Administrators)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Experience Required: 2 years Relevant Experience Desired: 4 years

NSSL Experience Required: 0 years NSSL Experience Desired: 2 years

Required Security Clearance: Secret

Network and computer systems administrators design, install, and support an organization’s computer systems (e.g. employee workstations, operating system, applications, and associated administrative networks/servers). Responsible for local-area networks (LAN), wide-area networks (WAN), network segments, and Internet and intranet systems. Maintain network hardware and software, analyze problems, and monitor networks for contractor provided data center devices to ensure their availability to system users. Systems administrators are responsible for maintaining network efficiency. Ensure that the design of an organization’s computer system allows all of the components, including computers, the network, and software, to work properly together. Monitor and adjust the performance of existing networks and continually survey the current computer site to determine future network needs. Administrators also troubleshoot problems reported by users and by automated network monitoring systems and make recommendations for future system upgrades. IT security specialists plan, coordinate, and implement the organization's information security controls and ensure compliance with Agency IT security requirements. Other functions include maintaining the security configurations of operating systems and applications, monitoring and responding to IT security

Responsibilities may include designing and developing plans, processes, procedures, functional and data requirements analysis, system analysis, documentation preparation for complex systems and operational support of these systems, and managing and tracking health and integrity of launch service providers communications & telemetry networks. Engineering disciplines that may map into this Standardized Labor Classification include mechanical, electrical, aerospace, propulsion, industrial, chemical, materials, computer, telecommunications, communications, environmental, structures, ground systems, thermal, safety, reliability, software, systems and quality.

Individual must possess thorough working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. Individuals in this role must have a thorough understanding of launch vehicle processes and practices, launch site preparations flow and day-of-launch procedures.

Program Manager I (11-3051 Industrial Production Managers)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Experience Required: 1 year Relevant Experience Desired: 2 years

NSSL Experience Required: 1 year NSSL Experience Desired: 2 years

Required Security Clearance: Secret

Manages specific tasks and ensures that project schedules and are met and products and services are provided in a timely and cost compliant manner. Maintains customer liaison and direction of lower level staff. Responsible for enforcing work standards, assigning resources and staff, preparing and adhering to cost budgets, approving work schedules, reviewing work, resolving discrepancies, supervising personnel, and communicating policies, purposes, and goals of the effort to subordinates.

Individual must possess some working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. Individuals in this role must have an understanding of launch vehicle processes and practices, launch site preparations flow and day-of-launch procedures. Also, the individual must have a general understanding of the NSSL vehicle launch interface requirements, launch transportation and processing requirements.

Program Manager II (11-3051 Industrial Production Managers)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Experience Required: 5 years Relevant Experience Desired: 8 years

NSSL Experience Required: 2 years NSSL Experience Desired: 5 years

Responsible for leading a complex task order or a group of task orders affecting business or technical system development activity. Works with the client contracting officers and representatives, management personnel, staff and customer representatives. Responsible for formulating and enforcing work standards, assigning resources and staff, preparing and adhering to cost budgets, approving work schedules, reviewing work, resolving discrepancies, supervising personnel, and communicating policies, purposes, and goals of the project to subordinates. Is responsible for the overall management of specific projects or task orders and ensures that the technical solutions, schedules and project deliverables specified in the task order are implemented in a timely manner.

Individual must possess solid working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. Individuals in this role must have a solid understanding of launch vehicle processes and practices, launch site preparations flow and day-of-launch procedures. Also, the individual must have a general understanding of the NSSL vehicle launch interface requirements, launch transportation and processing requirements.

Project Engineer III- Electrical Engineering (17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field Education Desired: Master’s Degree in STEM field

Relevant Experience Required: 10 years Relevant Experience Desired: 15 years

NSSL Experience Required: 0 years NSSL Experience Desired: 2 years

This is considered an advanced-level engineering position. Responsibilities may include conceptual thinking, analyze and review designs and test plans, processes, procedures, functional and data requirements analysis, complex system analysis, and documentation preparation for complex systems.

Analyzes the capabilities, readiness and supportability of electrical infrastructure, facilities and associated systems to support mission operations. Identifies requirements shortfalls, risks and obsolescence concerns and provides recommendations to meet current and projected user requirements including repairs, replacements and upgrades. Assesses design, development and operations associated with electrical infrastructure, facilities and associated systems, in the areas of power generation, transmission, distribution, protection, controls, grounding and lightning protection. Identifies new technologies and operational enhancements to improve system design, safety, reliability, cost efficiency and code/regulatory compliance. Investigates system failures, diagnoses faulty operation, conducts root-cause analysis, performs Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system data analysis and provides recommendations to return systems to operation and prevent recurrence. May be required to supervise less experienced engineers.

Project Integration Engineer I (17-2141 Mechanical Engineers or 17-2011 Aerospace Engineers)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Experience Required: 1 year Relevant Experience Desired: 2 years

NSSL Experience Required: 1 year NSSL Experience Desired: 2 years

This position is considered an entry level engineering position. Responsibilities may include analyzing and reviewing designs and test plans, processes, procedures, functional and data requirements analysis, system analysis, and documentation preparation for complex systems. Specialized in areas such as structural dynamics, guidance, navigation and control, instrumentation and communication, and production methods and may become experts in aerodynamics, thermodynamics, celestial mechanics, propulsion, acoustics, or guidance and control systems. Engineering disciplines that may map into this Standardized Labor Classification include electrical, avionics, computer, safety, reliability, systems and quality.

Integration support responsibilities include program plan development and maintenance, including performing launch vehicle mission trade studies, mission analysis, managing console operations, monitoring/ analyzing real-time launch vehicle data the development of mission unique requirements and derived requirements identification, monitoring and verifying all launch vehicle and satellite vehicle interface requirements including satellite vehicle transportation and processing requirement. Support includes an understanding of the launch services contract requirements and Launch Systems Integration Contractor service contract requirements to manage engineering change proposal incorporation, including change definition, contract modification technical evaluation, and launch operations planning and execution. Requires close coordination with the space vehicle Program, launch vehicle contractor, operating location, Range, and other associated contractors and organizations. Requires a working knowledge of USAF Engineering Launch Support System architecture and components, including the Launch Vehicle Launch Support Centers at the launch bases.

Project Integration Engineer II (17-2141 Mechanical Engineers or 17-2011 Aerospace Engineers)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Experience Required: 5 years Relevant Experience Desired: 8 years

Required Security Clearance: Secret

This position is considered a mid-level engineering position. Responsibilities may include analyzing and reviewing designs and test plans, processes, procedures, functional and data requirements analysis, system analysis, and documentation preparation for complex systems. Provides systems engineering to include risk assessment, monitoring and reporting on status of projects, console operations, operations and maintenance of launch sites and support facilities. Performs launch site and support facility integration. Evaluates launch site and support facilities architecture plans, provides configuration management and manages the baselines for communication, video, data transmission, emergency management, power, HVAC, structural, water/sewage, other systems upgrades and proposed modifications. Conducts systems engineering analyses, planning, design reviews, and studies to identify methods for fulfilling user requirements based on existing capabilities. Conducts engineering analyses, planning, design reviews, and studies to identify requirement shortfalls and provide capability assessments, concepts of operations, and risk assessments to ensure launch site and support facility readiness to meet mission needs. Conducts launch site and support facility project management, surveillance, testing and quality control inspections. Updates drawings, systems configuration, checklists, systems specifications, equipment demarcations, and life expectancy of associated equipment. Maintains continuity products containing facility and system reports, schedules, work orders, facility layouts, drawings/schematics including redlines, and relevant electronic files for ancillary equipment in support of missions.

Individual must possess solid working knowledge of launch complex systems and familiarity with launch program requirements.

Project Integration Engineer II – Systems Partnerships (17-2141 Mechanical Engineers or 17-2011 Aerospace Engineers)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field

Relevant Experience Required: 2 years Relevant Experience Desired: 4 years

NSSL Experience Required: 1 years NSSL Experience Desired: 2 years

Required Security Clearance: Secret

This position is considered an entry level engineering position. Responsibilities may include designing and developing plans, processes, procedures, functional and data requirements analysis, system analysis, documentation preparation for complex systems and operational support of these systems. Areas of specialization include commercial launch system capabilities related to: guidance and navigation systems, control systems, communications systems, digital communication protocol, electrical power distribution, control and transmission devices, signal processing, instrumentation, electromagnetic compatibility and interference, electrical interfaces, avionics electronics, and electrical ground support equipment. Engineering disciplines that may map into this Standardized Labor Classification include mechanical, electrical, aerospace, propulsion, industrial, chemical, materials, computer, telecommunications, communications, environmental, structures, thermal, safety, reliability, software, systems and quality.

Individual must possess some working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. Individuals in this role must be able to effectively communicate and interface with external federal organizations and the commercial launch industry.

Project Integration Engineer II – Launch Site Engineering (17-2141 Mechanical Engineers or 17-2011 Aerospace Engineers)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Experience Required: 5 years Relevant Experience Desired: 8 years

Required Security Clearance: Secret

This position is considered a mid-level engineering position. Responsibilities may include analyzing and reviewing designs and test plans, processes, procedures, functional and data requirements analysis, system analysis, and documentation preparation for complex systems. Provides systems engineering to include risk assessment, monitoring and reporting on status of projects, console operations, operations and maintenance of launch sites and support facilities. Performs launch site and support facility integration. Evaluates launch site and support facilities architecture plans, provides configuration management and manages the baselines for communication, video, data transmission, emergency management, power, HVAC, structural, water/sewage, other systems upgrades and proposed modifications. Conducts systems engineering analyses, planning, design reviews, and studies to identify methods for fulfilling user requirements based on existing capabilities. Conducts engineering analyses, planning, design reviews, and studies to identify requirement shortfalls and provide capability assessments, concepts of operations, and risk assessments to ensure launch site and support facility readiness to meet mission needs. Conducts launch site and support facility project management, surveillance, testing and quality control inspections. Updates drawings, systems configuration, checklists, systems specifications, equipment demarcations, and life expectancy of associated equipment. Maintains continuity products containing facility and system reports, schedules, work orders, facility layouts, drawings/schematics including redlines, and relevant electronic files for ancillary equipment in support of missions.

Individual must possess solid working knowledge of launch complex systems and familiarity with launch program requirements.

Project Integration Engineer III (17-2141 Mechanical Engineers or 17-2011 Aerospace Engineers)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Experience Required: 10 years Relevant Experience Desired: 12 years

NSSL Experience Required: 5 years NSSL Experience Desired: 8 years

Required Security Clearance: Top Secret (SCI)

This is considered a mid-level engineering position. Responsibilities may include analyze and review designs and test plans, processes, procedures, functional and data requirements analysis, system analysis, and documentation preparation for complex systems. Manages the lifecycle and configuration control of the Engineering Launch Support System (ELSS), the system used to provide the video, voice communication, timing and telemetry for NSSL operations. Analyzes requested changes to ELSS requirements, develops system designs, implements system updates, and documents changes. Generates and updates requirements, configuration and planning documents. Coordinates closely with the space vehicle program, launch vehicle contractor, Range, and other associated contractors and organizations. Provides real-time operation and troubleshooting of the ELSS during launch vehicle tests and launch operations. May be required to provide guidance to less experienced engineers.

Requires a working knowledge of ELSS architecture and components, including the Launch Support Centers at the launch bases.

Project Integration Engineer III – Engineering Launch Support System (17-2141 Mechanical Engineers or 17-2011 Aerospace Engineers)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Experience Required: 10 years Relevant Experience Desired: 12 years

NSSL Experience Required: 5 years NSSL Experience Desired: 8 years

Required Security Clearance: Secret

This is considered a mid-level engineering position. Responsibilities may include analyze and review designs and test plans, processes, procedures, functional and data requirements analysis, system analysis, and documentation preparation for complex systems. Manages the lifecycle and configuration control of the Engineering Launch Support System (ELSS), the system used to provide the video, voice communication, timing and telemetry for NSSL operations. Analyzes requested changes to ELSS requirements, develops system designs, implements system updates, and documents changes. Generates and updates requirements, configuration and planning documents. Coordinates closely with the space vehicle program, launch vehicle contractor, Range, and other associated contractors and organizations. Provides real-time operation and troubleshooting of the ELSS during launch vehicle tests and launch operations. May be required to provide guidance to less experienced engineers.

Requires a working knowledge of ELSS architecture and components, including the Launch Support Centers at the launch bases.

Project Integration Engineer IV (17-2141 Mechanical Engineers or 17-2011 Aerospace Engineers)

Education Required: Master’s Degree/MBA Education Desired: Master’s Degree/MBA/ Doctorate

Relevant Experience Required: 15 years Relevant Experience Desired: 20 years

NSSL Experience Required: 8 years NSSL Experience Desired: 10 years

Required Security Clearance: Secret

This is considered an advanced level engineering position. Responsibilities may include conceptual thinking, analyze and review designs and test plans, processes, procedures, functional and data requirements analysis, complex system analysis, and documentation preparation for complex systems. Specialized in areas such as structural dynamics, software, guidance, navigation and control, instrumentation and communication, or production methods; and may become experts in aerodynamics, thermodynamics, celestial mechanics, propulsion, acoustics, or guidance and control systems. May be required to supervise less experienced engineers. Requires expertise in the field of work specified. Engineering disciplines that may map into this Standardized Labor Classification include electrical, avionics, computer, safety, reliability, systems and quality.

Integration support responsibilities include program plan development and maintenance, including performing launch vehicle mission trade studies, mission analysis, managing console operations, monitoring/ analyzing real-time launch vehicle data the development of mission unique requirements and derived requirements identification, monitoring and verifying all launch vehicle and satellite vehicle interface requirements including satellite vehicle transportation and processing requirement. Support includes an understanding of the launch services contract requirements and Launch Systems Integration Contractor service contract requirements to manage engineering change proposal incorporation, including change definition, contract modification technical evaluation, and launch operations planning and execution. Requires close coordination with the space vehicle Program, launch vehicle contractor, operating location, Range, and other associated contractors and organizations. Requires a working knowledge of USAF Engineering Launch Support System architecture and components, including the Launch Vehicle Launch Support Centers at the launch bases.

Project Manager II (11-3051 Industrial Production Managers or13-1041 Compliance Officers)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Experience Required: 8 years Relevant Experience Desired: 10 years

NSSL Experience Required: 5 years NSSL Experience Desired: 8 years

This is considered an advanced-level management position. Responsible for leading a complex task order or a group of task orders affecting business or technical system development activity. Works with the client contracting officers and representatives, management personnel, staff and customer representatives. Responsible for formulating and enforcing work standards, assigning resources and staff, preparing and adhering to cost budgets, approving work schedules, reviewing work, resolving discrepancies, supervising personnel, and communicating policies, purposes, and goals of the project to subordinates. Is responsible for the overall management of specific projects or task orders and ensures that the technical solutions, schedules and project deliverables specified in the task order are implemented in a timely manner.

Individual must possess solid working knowledge of space launch systems, launch vehicle processing, stakeholders and Mission Assurance processes. Individuals in this role must have a solid understanding of Air Force organizational structure, operations and business processes.

Project Integration Manager I (17-2112 Industrial Engineers or 17-2011 Aerospace Engineers or 17-2141 Mechanical Engineers)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Experience Required: 0 years Relevant Experience Desired: 2 years

NSSL Experience Required: 0 years NSSL Experience Desired: 2 years

Required Security Clearance: Secret

This position is considered an entry level engineering position. Responsibilities may include analyze and review designs and test plans, processes, procedures, functional and data requirements analysis, system analysis, and documentation preparation for complex systems. Specialized in areas such as structural dynamics, guidance, navigation and control, instrumentation and communication, and production methods and may become experts in aerodynamics, thermodynamics, celestial mechanics, propulsion, acoustics, or guidance and control systems. Engineering disciplines that may map into this Standardized Labor Classification include electrical, avionics, computer, safety, reliability, systems and quality.

Integration support responsibilities include program plan development and maintenance, including performing launch vehicle mission trade studies, mission analysis, managing console operations, monitoring/ analyzing real-time launch vehicle data the development of mission unique requirements and derived requirements identification, monitoring and verifying all launch vehicle and satellite vehicle interface requirements including satellite vehicle transportation and processing requirement. Support includes an understanding of the launch services contract requirements and Launch Systems Integration Contractor service contract requirements to manage engineering change proposal incorporation, including change definition, contract modification technical evaluation, and launch operations planning and execution. Requires close coordination with the space vehicle Program, launch vehicle contractor, operating location, Range, and other associated contractors and organizations. Requires a working knowledge of USAF Engineering Launch Support System architecture and components, including the Launch Vehicle Launch Support Centers at the launch bases.

Project Integration Manager II (17-2112 Industrial Engineers or 17-2011 Aerospace Engineers or 17-2141 Mechanical Engineers)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Experience Required: 5 years Relevant Experience Desired: 8 years

NSSL Experience Required: 2 years NSSL Experience Desired: 5 years

Required Security Clearance: Secret

This is considered a mid-level engineering position. Responsibilities may include analyze and review designs and test plans, processes, procedures, functional and data requirements analysis, system analysis, and documentation preparation for complex systems. Specialized in areas such as structural dynamics, guidance, navigation and control, instrumentation and communication, and production methods and may become experts in aerodynamics, thermodynamics, celestial mechanics, propulsion, acoustics, or guidance and control systems. May be required to provide guidance to less experienced engineers. Engineering disciplines that may map into this Standardized Labor Classification include electrical, avionics, computer, safety, reliability, systems and quality.

Integration support responsibilities include program plan development and maintenance, including performing launch vehicle mission trade studies, mission analysis, managing console operations, monitoring/ analyzing real-time launch vehicle data the development of mission unique requirements and derived requirements identification, monitoring and verifying all launch vehicle and satellite vehicle interface requirements including satellite vehicle transportation and processing requirement. Support includes an understanding of the launch services contract requirements and Launch Systems Integration Contractor service contract requirements to manage engineering change proposal incorporation, including change definition, contract modification technical evaluation, and launch operations planning and execution. Requires close coordination with the space vehicle Program, launch vehicle contractor, operating location, Range, and other associated contractors and organizations. Requires a working knowledge of USAF Engineering Launch Support System architecture and components, including the Launch Vehicle Launch Support Centers at the launch bases.

Responsibilities include formulating and enforcing work standards, reviewing work discrepancies, supervising contractor schedules, supervising contractor personnel and communicating policies, purposes and goals of the organization to subordinates. Responsible for specific areas of work. Experience in leading small to medium entities composed of administrative and technical professionals who have been involved in analyzing, designing, developing, integrating, training, testing, documenting, implementing and maintaining complex systems and/or processes.

Project Integration Manager III (17-2112 Industrial Engineers or 17-2011 Aerospace Engineers or 17-2141 Mechanical Engineers)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Experience Required: 10 years Relevant Experience Desired: 12 years

NSSL Experience Required: 5 years NSSL Experience Desired: 8 years

Required Security Clearance: Secret

This position is considered an advanced-level position. Develops concepts of operation for achieving organizational objectives during launch vehicle processing and launch operations. Integrates requirements and processes with other stakeholders to ensure mutual success of all mission stakeholders. Coordinates closely with the space vehicle program, launch vehicle contractor, Range, and other associated contractors and organizations. Generates mission execution documents and tools including operations procedures, timelines, and technical reference products. Provides summary processing schedules and information. Assesses and provides status/recommendations regarding launch vehicle processing activities. Provides technical assessments for issues affecting launch campaign planning, identifies technical and schedule risks and makes recommendations for resolution. Provides technical evaluation for on-console NSSL launch processing operations, rehearsals, and shadow operations.

Individual must possess solid working knowledge of space launch systems, launch vehicle processing, stakeholders and mission integration processes. Individuals in this role must have a solid understanding of launch vehicle processes and practices, launch site preparations flow and day-of-launch procedures. Also, the individual must have a general understanding of the NSSL vehicle launch interface requirements, launch transportation and processing requirements.

Security Specialist II (15-1122 Information Security Analysts)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Experience Required: 5 years Relevant Experience Desired: 8 years

NSSL Experience Required: 2 years NSSL Experience Desired: 5 years

Required Security Clearance: Secret

Responsible for information protection, customer relations and project management. Analyzes data, applying protection criteria and making appropriate classification decisions about the information in question. Makes decisions about how data and policies about classification should be applied. Interacts with both internal and external clients to address information, personnel and program security issues. Acts occasionally as the intermediary between internal staff offices and between government officer and contractors. Develops and administers security procedures for classified material, documents, and equipment. Implements federal security regulations that apply to program operations. Prepares plans and establishes procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records and for granting personnel and visitors access to restricted areas and material. May develop educational material, which initiates, indoctrinates or refreshes the knowledge about government security policy. Assists the government in developing and applying security measures to programs during all phases of a program's life cycle. May draft security documents that instruct program participants on how to implement official security policy. May develop, produce and deliver audio/visual presentations to large audiences on topics related to program security. Performs and/or manages security services in one or more of the specialized security areas, applying incident management, problem solving, task management, and producing finished documentation; e.g., reports, special studies, policy and procedure development, security designs, training programs and assessments. Provides analytical, research and technical support to projects, producing solutions and documentation. Develops and monitors project tasks and schedules. May manage projects and supervise other security specialists and/or lower level employees.

Individual must possess proven knowledge of launch operations, space vehicle transportation and payload processing facility systems, and security operations without supervision.

· Thorough understanding of launch .base/range operations, computer-based security, life safety and payload processing facility controls systems

· Thorough understanding of alarm/event notification processes, communication, and documentation

· Thorough understanding of launch security operations, visitor control processes, Antiterrorism Force Protection measures, and emergency response.

Software Analyst (15-1132 Software Developers, Applications)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field Education Desired: Master’s Degree in STEM field

Relevant Experience Required: 2 years Relevant Experience Desired: 4 years

NSSL Experience Required: 0 years NSSL Experience Desired: 2 years

Required Security Clearance: Secret

Plans, conducts and technically directs projects or phases of engineering and NSSL projects. Coordinates the efforts of technical support personnel, drafters, technical writers and technical analysts in the performance of assigned projects. Conducts investigation and tests of considerable complexity. Recommends corrections in technical applications and analysis. Evaluates capabilities to provide required products or services. Conducts investigations and studies and presents recommendations and solutions related to NSSL program planning requirements. Classifies and summarizes data for the preparations and submission of reports on a recurring basis. Provides advice and assistance to managers which directly affect the conduct and attainment of SMC/LE goals and objectives. Responsible for identifying, researching and evaluating new and emerging technology to support strategic planning initiatives. Performs evaluations, requirements analysis, and cost analyses.

Software Engineer I (15-1132 Software Developers, Applications)

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field Education Desired: Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field

Relevant Experience Required: 0 years Relevant Experience Desired: 2 years

NSSL Experience Required: 0 years NSSL Experience Desired: 2 years

Required Security Clearance: Secret

This position is considered an entry level engineering position. Responsibilities may include designing and developing plans, processes, procedures, functional and data requirements analysis, system analysis, and documentation preparation for complex systems. Specialized in areas of all software development life cycle phases including: requirements gathering and analysis; designing solutions and databases; developing, testing, and implementing products; training users, demonstrating products; performing maintenance and responding to service requests for supported software. Engineering disciplines that may map into this Standardized Labor Classification include safety, software, systems and quality.

Individual must possess some working knowledge of…