Attachment 8 - Labor Categories

Labor Category Position Duties/Responsibilities Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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Management

Provides technical, managerial, and administrative support for pro definition, analysis, requirements development, and implementation f blem or issues. BS/BA or equivalent

Management Consultant I

Assists in defining and executing technical, managerial, and/or admin activities and services within a project.

istrative BS/BA or equivalent and 1 year general experience

Management Consultant II

Performs a variety of technical, managerial, administrative, and/ or support tasks which are broad in nature. Performs with some latitu unreviewed actions and decisions.

project de for BS/BA or equivalent and 2 years general experience

Management Consultant III

Performs a variety of technical, managerial, administrative, and/or support tasks which are broad in nature. Performs with latitude for un-actions and decisions.

project reviewed BS/BA or equivalent and 3 years general experience

Management Consultant IV

Provides management and technical expertise by conducting and participating in the strategic, tactical, and operational aspects of pro responsible for meeting goals within time and budget constraints. Con the design and execution of projects.

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MS/MA or equivalent and 3 years general experience

Sr. Management Consultant

Plans and designs projects. Develops or directs the development of f draws conclusions, and develops recommendations. Prepares and p reports. Conducts large projects and is responsible for meeting goals w and cost constraints.

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MS/MA or equivalent and 4 years general experience

Principal Management Consultant I

Directs the performance of or provides technical expertise to a varietyp p p y projects which may be organized by technology, program or client. Ov technology development and/or application, marketing, and resource a within program client base. Responsible for the effective managemen and personnel, and is accountable for the quality and timely delive contractual items.

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MS/MA or equivalent and 6 years general experience

Principal Management Consultant II

Directs the performance of or provides technical expertise to a variety projects which may be organized by technology, program or client. Ov technology development and/or application, marketing, and resource a within program client base. Responsible for the effective managemen and personnel, and is accountable for the quality and timely delive contractual items.

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MS/MA or equivalent and 8 years general experience

Executive Management Consultant I

Provides expert technical and managerial guidance and direction for definition, analysis, requirements development, and implementation o projects and programs.

problem f complex PhD or equivalent and 8 years general experience

Executive Management Consultant II

Provides expert technical and managerial leadership and direct supp problem definition, analysis, requirements development, and impleme complex projects and programs.

ort for ntation of PhD or equivalent and 10 years general experience

Sr. Executive Management Provides expert technical and managerial leadership. PhD or equivalent and 12 years general experience

Senior Officer Responsible for staff assignments and overall performance revi assuring adequate resources, and oversight of quality work acro broad range of projects.

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20 years of successful management and leadership of large and complex projects.

College degree is a minimum requirement, but advanced degrees are common.

Officer Typically an Associate Director of a Study Area or Departmen Also includes very senior technical staff.

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15 years of successful management and leadership or technical direction of large and complex projects. College degree is a minimum requirement, but advanced degrees are common.

Senior manager - Level 1

Senior-level manager or technical staff with technical or manage oversight responsibilities for multiple projects.

rial 15 years of successful management and leadership or technical direction of large and complex projects. College degree is a minimum requirement, but advanced degrees are common.

Senior manager - Level 2

Senior-level manager or analyst with major responsibilities o a project. Skills may fall into survey design, operations analys information processing, research reports, etc.

10 years of successful management and n is, y g leadership or technical direction of large and complex projects. College degree is a minimum requirement, but advanced degrees are common.

Manager Manager of a project or a major component of a larger projec Often uses a range of technical skills.

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8 years of successful management and leadership or technical direction of large and complex projects. College degree is a minimum requirement, but advanced degrees are common t ti tant ides

Researcher - Leve l Usually a research analyst, survey developer, or systems staff me at Level 1. May provide senior editorial or graphics support.

Frequently plays a major technical role.

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5 years experience for Level 1 and 3 years experience for Level 2 in a technical role on projects of varying size and complexity. College degree is a minimum requirement, but advanced degrees are common. Master’s is equivalent to 2 years of experience and doctorate is

Researcher - Leve l Usually a research analyst, survey developer, or systems staff me at Level 2. May provide senior editorial or graphics support.

Frequently plays a major technical role.

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5 years experience for Level 1 and 3 years experience for Level 2 in a technical role on projects of varying size and complexity. College degree is a minimum requirement, but advanced degrees are common. Master’s is equivalent to 2 years of experience and doctorate is

Junior Researcher Provides skills similar to the Researcher Level 2 but less often a major role. May provide editorial or graphics support.

in 2 years of experience in a project research role. College degree is a minimum requirement. Master’s is equivalent to 2 years of experience.

Senior SupportSenior Suppor Staff

Sometimes referred to as a Research Assistant ProvidesSome mes referred to as a Research Assis . Prov technical skills in support of project development and operation

College degree and 3 years of project s.

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Support Staff – Level 1

Three levels of Support Staff are frequently involved in surve operations and in supervising and conducting data preparation a editing.

y nd High school degree required.

Level 1 – 2 years of experience.

Support Staff – Level 2

Three levels of Support Staff are frequently involved in surve operations and in supervising and conducting data preparation a editing.

y nd High school degree required.

Level 1 – 1 years of experience.

Support Staff – Level 3

Three levels of Support Staff are frequently involved in surve operations and in supervising and conducting data preparation a editing.

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High school degree required.

Level 1 – No years of experience required.

Field Supervisor Staff involved in the supervision and conduct of data collectio activities.

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Field Supervisor position requires some prior supervisory experience. High school degree required, but 2 years of successful interviewer or related experience may substitute for the high school degree.

Field Interviewer Staff involved in the supervision and conduct of data collectio activities.

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Field Interviewer does not require prior experience. The ability to successfully perform the tasks required according to specifications after training is the only requirement; no educational achievement is required.

Telephone Cente Supervisor r Provides quality control and support for the telephone interviewing staff.

High school degree required, but college degrees are common. For both positions, the ability to successfully perform the required tasks after training is the only experience requirement.

Telephone Cente Interviewer r Conducts interviews by telephone with participants in researc studies.

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High school degree required, but college degrees are common. For both positions, the ability to successfully perform the required tasks after training is the only experience requirement.p q

Administrative Assistant

Performs a variety of administrative functions. Schedules appointmen information to callers, and takes dictation. Composes memos, transcri and researches and creates presentations. Generates reports, handles projects, and prepares and monitors invoices and expense reports. M with compiling and developing the annual budget.

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Requires a high school diploma with at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Performs a variety of complicated tasks.

May direct and lead the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager yp y

General Clerk I Responsible for performing daily office tasks such as filing, recor maintaining records, copying, posting, and other similar duties, us computer terminal, typewriter, and other word processors.

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Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.

Typically reports to a supervisor or

General Clerk II Responsible for performing daily office tasks such as filing, recor maintaining records, copying, posting, and other similar duties, us computer terminal, typewriter, and other word processors.

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Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with at least 5-7 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May direct and lead the work of others. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Analyst

Possess knowledge of applying analytic methodologies and principles client’s needs. Supports analyst functions including data collecti interviewing, data modeling, project testing, and creation of perfor measurements to support project objectives. Conducts activities in su project team’s objectives. Works closely with senior Analysts or Tea to address on, mance pport of m Leads.

Minimum of 1 year experience and Bachelors Degree g

Analyst I

Possesses demonstrated knowledge and experience applying ana methodologies and principles to address client needs. Applies ana techniques in the evaluation of project objectives and contributes implementation of strategic direction. Performs analyst functions inclu collection, interviewing, data modeling, project testing, and creati performance measurements to support project objectives. Conducts ac support of project team’s objectives. Works closely with Analyst 2, T or Project Manager. Directs the activities of junior staff as neces lytic lytic to the ding data on of tivities in ask Leads, sary.

Minimum of 3 years experience and Bachelors Degree

Analyst II

Senior expert with extensive knowledge and experience developin applying analytic methodologies and principles, and is recognized as within MOBIS functions. Leads the application of analytic techniques define project objectives and strategic direction. Is responsible for p leadership and vision to client and project teams around the method Resolves complex problems, which require an in-depth knowledge of methodologies and principles. Directs the activities of more junior An other staff as necessary on activities related to the application of an techniques and methodologies. Demonstrated managerial and supe g and a leader and helps roviding ology.

analytic alysts or alytical rvisory

Minimum of 5 years experience and Bachelors Degree

Functional Specialist I

Possess demonstrated knowledge in designated field or discipline. P significant experience providing solutions to an organization’s chal through the application of knowledge gained through similar prior eng Participates in the development of solutions by leveraging knowledp p y g g g designated field or discipline. Contributes to the implementation of str helps assess the impact of industry trends, policy, and/or standa methodologies. Directs the activities of Specialists or other staff as n on activities related to the specified field or discipline.

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Minimum of 8 years experience and Masters Degree ategy and rd ecessary p

Functional Specialist II

Senior expert with extensive knowledge in designated field or disc Provides insight and advice concerning task or project strategic direc outcomes. May contribute to the evaluation, analysis, and developm recommended solutions. Resolves complex problems, which requir depth knowledge of subject matter related to the designated field or d Applies principles and methods of the subject matter to specialized s

Generally possess demonstrated ability and experience in manage consulting and cross-team facilitation at the senior management leve areas of expertise may include, but is not limited to, business pro reengineering, statistical process control, individual and organizat assessment and evaluation, process modeling an simulation, strateg business planning, change management, organizational development development of leadership/management skills. Directs the activit Specialists 1 and Specialists, or other staff as necessary on activated r ipline.

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Minimum of 12 years experience and Masters Degree

Functional/Subjec Matter Expert t

Senior expert with extensive, enterprise-wide knowledge and experien or more designated functional and/or domain areas. Provides insight a concerning strategic direction and applicability of up to date, industry solutions. Is responsible for providing high level vision to program manager or senior client leadership to influence objectives of comple The Functional/Subject Matter Expert is primarily utilized on projects specific expertise, not in a managerial capacity, in support of the crep p , g p y, pp comprehensive methods for describing current and/or future structu behavior of an organization’s processes, systems, personnel and organ sub-units, so that they align with the organization’s core goals and s direction. The Functional/Subject Matter Expert is typically a form ranking military or civilian official and recognized by industry as an ce in one nd advice standard /project x efforts.

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Minimum of 12 years experience and Masters Degree re and izational trategic er high expert in

Program Manager

Provides oversight and executive level management to overall con operations often involving multiple projects/tasks and groups of pers multiple locations. The Program Manager maintains and manages rela with senior level management within the client organization. Respon ensuring senior level management within the client organization is a overall program status, including all relevant projects and their potenti on higher level organizational strategic vision, this may include subje and unique technical knowledge. The Program Manager is respons managing multiple contract operations, ensure quality standards an performance on all task orders and projects, plans, organizes and over efforts, assigns resources, manages personnel, provides risk manag ensures quality management, monitors overall project and contract per tract onnel at tionships sible for ware of al impact ct matter ible for d work sees work ement, formance, Minimum of 14 years experience and Bachelors Degree

Project Manager

Performs day-to-day management of contract support operations, p involving multiple tasks and groups of personnel at multiple locatio single project. Demonstrates skills in the scope of work encompasse task order; provides technical guidance to the project team in perform the work, and reviews the quality of all work products. Organizes, di coordinates the planning and production of all contract support acti

Responsible for staffing, project planning, project financials, and staff and oversight. The Project Manager maintains and manages the client at the COTR levels of the client organization. Assists the Program Mg g required in managing contract performance.

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Minimum of 12 years experience and Bachelors Degree g

Senior Task Lead

Senior leader, experience in project and task management, responsi ensuring successful task completion within the scheduled timeframe c with the established scope of work to include both the technical and f solutions. Organizes, directs, and coordinates the planning and produ all activities associated with assigned tasks.

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Minimum of 8 years experience and Bachelors Degree

Task Lead

Experienced in task management, responsible for ensuring successf completion within the scheduled timeframe consistent with the esta scope of work to include both the technical and financial solutions. O directs, and coordinates the planning and production of all activities a with assigned tasks.

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Minimum of 7 years experience and Bachelors Degree

Business Analyst I

Prepares and conducts business analyses and studies, needs assessm requirements analysis/definition and cost/benefit analyses in an effor business systems, solutions and initiatives. Prepares forecasts and a trends, reporting regulations and business conditions. Develops and metrics, performance measurements, requirements, reports an recommendations related to management, organizational structu policy/procedures and business systems. Identifies potential busines

Areas of focus include but are not limited to business performance, bu economic case analysis, internal control and enterprise risk assess ents, t to align nalyzes analyzes d re, s risks.

siness and ment.

Bachelors Degree and 6 months (includes internships) up to 2 years of experience

Business Analyst II

Prepares and conducts business analyses and studies, needs assessm requirements analysis/definition and cost/benefit analyses in an effor business systems, solutions and initiatives. Prepares forecasts and a trends, reporting regulations and business conditions. Develops and metrics, performance measurements, requirements, reports an recommendations related to management, organizational structu policy/procedures and business systems. Identifies potential busines

Areas of focus include but are not limited to business performance, bu economic case analysis, internal control and enterprise risk assess ents, t to align nalyzes analyzes d re, s risks.

siness and ment.

Bachelors Degree and 1-4 years of experience

Business Analyst

III

Prepares and conducts business analyses and studies, needs assessm requirements analysis/definition and cost/benefit analyses in an effor business systems, solutions and initiatives. Prepares forecasts and a y , p trends, reporting regulations and business conditions. Develops and metrics, performance measurements, requirements, reports an recommendations related to management, organizational structu policy/procedures and business systems. Identifies potential busines Areas of focus include but are not limited to business performance, bu economic case analysis, internal control and enterprise risk assess ents, t to align nalyzes y analyzes d re, s risks.

siness and ment.

Bachelors Degree and 2-6 years of experience

Business Analyst

IV

requirements analysis/definition and cost/benefit analyses in an effor business systems, solutions and initiatives. Prepares forecasts and a trends, reporting regulations and business conditions. Develops and metrics, performance measurements, requirements, reports an recommendations related to management, organizational structu policy/procedures and business systems. Identifies potential busines

Areas of focus include but are not limited to business performance, bu economic case analysis, internal control and enterprise risk assess ents, t to align nalyzes analyzes d re, s risks.

siness and ment.

Bachelors Degree and 4-8 years of

Business Analyst V requirements analysis/definition and cost/benefit analyses in an effor business systems, solutions and initiatives. Prepares forecasts and a trends, reporting regulations and business conditions. Develops and metrics, performance measurements, requirements, reports an recommendations related to management, organizational structu policy/procedures and business systems. Identifies potential busines

Areas of focus include but are not limited to business performance, bu economic case analysis, internal control and enterprise risk assess ents, t to align nalyzes analyzes d re, s risks.

siness and ment.

Bachelors Degree and 5-10 years of

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