Labor_Category_Descriptions_12142015.docx

Attachment #2 Labor Category Descriptions

The senior, mid-level and entry level descriptions apply across all labor categories – excepting Program Manager.

Senior - Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments. Plans and leads major technology assignments. 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.

Mid-Level - 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.

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

Electronics Engineer - Leads spectrum and electronics engineering efforts and supervises engineering staff participating in such efforts. Provides engineering, technical, and managerial direction for problem definition, analysis, requirement development and implementation for complex systems in the engineering discipline required to meet technical requirements. Makes recommendations and advises on system development, improvements, optimization, or support efforts. Performs risk assessments and analysis employing modeling and simulation techniques.

Engineering Technician - Performs non-routine and complex assignments involving responsibility for planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project. Selects and adapts plans, techniques, designs, or layouts. Contacts personnel in related activities to resolve problems and coordinate the work; reviews, analyzes, and integrates the technical work of others. Supervisor or professional engineer outlines objectives, requirements, and design approaches; completed work is reviewed for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements. May train and be assisted by lower level technicians.

Spectrum Manager - Manages complex, mission-critical, strategic and advanced technology-based programs for spectrum analysis clients. Serves as focal point for the contract and client regarding programs direction, task scheduling and budget control. Directs internal and subcontractor team(s) and performs overall strategic management, planning, contract level performance metrics and production of overall contract/task order support operations. Effectively manages funds, personnel, production standards, and resources and ensures quality and timely delivery of all contractual items.

Telecommunications Specialist - Formulate and develop communications requirements and design standards. Perform complex studies to determine networking capacities and reliability, and make recommendations to augment and/or enhance existing communications networks. Provide technical problem diagnoses and resolution support for all associated subsystems, including line monitoring, modem loop-back tests, LAN performance monitoring and terminal failure determination. Provide hardware and software installation and configuration support. Commensurate experience and education.

Program Manager (Senior-level) - 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. Electrical engineer experience with at least five years of spectrum engineering and program management experience.