IDIQ Attachment J.1 IDIQ labor categories.pdf

ATTACHMENT J1

LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

Labor Category Descriptions

The Government’s estimated labor categories, duties and recommended experience and education are listed below. Labor categories, education and years of experience are estimated and recommended, but not required or mandatory. Offerors shall provide a cross reference for labor categories if a different title for the same description is used. If an Offeror departs from the education and years of experience proposed, the Offeror shall provide adequate explanation to justify the departure from the recommended qualifications. Deviations shall be clearly identified in proposals submitted in response to this solicitation or task order proposals.

General Staff Labor Category Descriptions

Junior:

A junior labor category has up to 3 years of experience and a BA/BS degree. A junior labor category is responsible for assisting positions that are more senior and/or performing functional duties under the oversight of more senior positions.

Mid-Level:

A mid-level labor category has 4 to 10 years of experience and a BA/BS or MA/MS. A mid-level labor category typically performs all functional duties independently. Under general supervision, plans, conducts and supervises assignments.

Senior:

A senior labor category has over 10 years of experience and a MA/MS and a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of a subject area (e.g., a history of publications, speaking on the topics, and presenting to peers). A Senior labor category typically works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently. A senior labor category may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

National Expert:

A National Expert labor category has over 10 years of experience, a BA/BS degree, and a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of a subject area (e.g., a history of publications, speaking on the topics, and presenting to peers). National experts have a broad and deep competence in terms of knowledge, skill and experience through practice and education in a particular field or subject area and are widely recognized as an authority by peers. Has special knowledge of a subject beyond that of the senior labor category, sufficient that others officially rely upon the individual's opinion on that topic. This should be documented through a combination of:

Multiple peer reviewed published reports, journal articles, or other documents;

Multiple key note presentations at national or international conferences Service as committee chair at national level association Multiple interviews, citations or quotes in national media or trade journal

Program Manager (PM)

The Program Manager (PM) shall be responsible for overall management of the contract, including quality assurance for all products delivered to the Government and availability of resources to complete all Task Orders.

PM duties include:

• Oversee the development of program schedules, resource allocation and budgets.

Tracking the program budgets and providing forecasts, establishing and maintaining program status summaries and metrics for the project portfolio.

• Organize, direct, and manage contract operation support functions, involving multiple, complex and inter-related project tasks.

• Manage teams of contract support personnel at multiple locations.

• Maintain and manage the client interface at the senior levels of the client organization.

• Meet with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverable items. Ensure conformance with program task schedules and costs.

The PM shall have:

• Demonstrated experience of excellent verbal, presentation, and writing skills;

• Performance level at the equivalent of 10 years of experience in Program Management;

• Proven leadership skills with a collaborative management style that will facilitate interaction with supervisors, colleagues, customers and corporate partners;

• Performance level at the similar level to having a Bachelor’s degree; and

• An active Project Manager’s Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

Individual Labor Categories

The following individual labor categories correspond to a single Title and Functional Description.

Labor ID # Business Process/Business System Analyst

1.1 Junior Business Process/Business System Analyst

1.2 Mid-level Business Process/Business System Analyst

1.3 Senior Business Process/Business System Analyst

1.4 National Expert Business Process/Business System Analyst

Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.

Labor ID # Civil Engineer

2.1 Junior Civil Engineer

2.2 Mid-level Civil Engineer

2.3 Senior Civil Engineer

2.4 National Expert Civil Engineer

Description

Certified as a Professional Engineer. Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology as they pertain to transportation. This includes applying engineering principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the analysis of various transportation systems, vehicles, infrastructure and operations.

From a systems perspective, prepare engineering based administrative, technical, or statistical reports on the plans, design, safety, condition and performance of transportation structures facilities, and operations such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, pipelines, and transit. Model transportation scenarios to evaluate the impacts of activities such as new technologies or to identify possible solutions to transportation problems.

Labor ID # Data Analyst

3.1 Junior Data Analyst

3.2 Mid-Level Data Analyst

3.3 Senior Data Analyst

3.4 National Expert Data Analyst

Translate numbers into plain English Every business collects data, whether it's sales figures, market research, logistics, or transportation costs. A data analyst's job is to take that data and use it to help companies make better business decisions.

Labor ID # Data Architect/Data Warehouse Specialist

4.1 Junior Data Warehouse Specialist

4.2 Mid-Level Data Warehouse Specialist

4.3 Senior Data Warehouse Specialist

4.4 National Expert Data Warehouse Specialist

Design, model, implement, and maintain corporate data warehousing activities.

Program and configure warehouses of database information. Develop data processes and warehouse models, including sourcing, loading, transforming, and extracting. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.

Labor ID # Data Scientist

5.1 Junior Data Scientist

5.2 Mid-Level Data Scientist

5.3 Senior Data Scientist

5.4 National Expert Data Scientist

Advise on the potential use of data, to provide innovative insights into the business's mission and operation, and through the use of advanced statistical computing, data mining, and data visualization techniques, to create solutions that enable enhanced business performance.

Labor ID # Database Administrator/Architect

6.1 Junior Database Administrator

6.2 Mid-Level Database Administrator

6.3 Senior Database Administrator

6.4 National Expert Database Administrator

Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Design strategies for enterprise database systems and set standards for operations, programming, and security.

Labor ID # Economist

7.1 Junior Economist

7.2 Mid-Level Economist

7.3 Senior Economist

7.4 National Expert Economist

Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans related to the economics of transportation including but not limited to the production and distribution of goods and services, transportation as a service and monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.

Labor ID # Editor

8.1 Mid-Level Editor

8.2 Senior Editor

Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication.

Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax. Ensures accurate keys, notes, and sources for proper citations.

Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using reference sources. Includes technical editors. Provide a uniform voice and consistent style for team products.

Labor ID #

Geographer

9.1 Junior Geographer

9.2 Mid-Level Geographer

9.3 Senior Geographer

9.4 National Expert Geographer

Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena.

Analyze geographic distributions of physical and cultural phenomena on local, regional, continental, or global scales.

Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global.

Labor ID # Geospatial and Transportation Network Analyst

10.1 Mid-Level Geospatial and Transportation Network Analyst

10.2 Senior Geospatial and Transportation Network Analyst

10.3 National Expert Geospatial and Transportation Network Analyst Research or develop geospatial and network models, algorithms and procedures. May produce databases, perform applications programming, or conduct analysis. Produce data layers, maps, tables, or reports, using spatial analysis procedures or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, equipment, or systems.

Labor ID # Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist

11.2 Mid-Level Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist

11.3 Senior Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist

Build, maintain, modify, or use geographic information systems (GIS) databases. Design or prepare graphic representations of GIS data, using GIS hardware or software applications. Analyze GIS data to identify spatial relationships or display results of analyses, using maps, graphs, or tabular data.

Labor ID # Logistician/Supply Chain Specialist

12.1 Junior Logistician/Supply Chain Specialist

12.2 Mid-Level Logistician/Supply Chain Specialist

12.3 Senior Logistician/Supply Chain Specialist

12.4 National Expert Logistician/Supply Chain Specialist

Analyze freight industry and business, the logistical functions of a firm or organization or group of firms or organizations. Expert in the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources. Expert in the production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities and methods to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Expert in directing the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.

Labor ID # Project Manager

13.1 Senior Project Manager

Responsible for the administrative supervision of contract provisions, including receipt of technical orders issued, cost accounting, project scheduling, and completion of deliverables. Serves as the primary point of contact and contract liaison on the project. Provides supervision and guidance to project personnel as appropriate.

Labor ID # Research Analyst

14.1 Junior Research Analyst

14.2 Mid-Level Research Analyst

14.3 Senior Research Analyst

14.4 National Expert Research Analyst

Responsible for collecting, organizing, and analyzing, interpreting and presenting data to solve problems, explore issues, and predict trends.

Labor ID # Statistician or Statistician, Math

152.1 Junior Statistician, Math

15.2 Mid-Level Statistician, Math

15.3 Senior Statistician, Math

15.4 National Expert Statistician, Math

Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, estimate, interpret, and summarize data to provide statistically valid and usable information. Explore and adopt sophisticated methods to integrate and transform alternative data sources into statistical information.

Apply a variety of statistical techniques, such as logistic regression, generalized linear models, analysis of frequency and distributions, multivariate analysis and modeling, sampling, weighting, imputation, analysis of variance, determining confidence limits, point and variance estimation, uncertainty and sensitivity analysis, risk assessments, optimization, survival analysis, and time series, to data.

Labor ID # Statistician, Spatial

16.1 Mid-Level Statistician, Spatial

16.2 Senior Statistician, Spatial

Apply formal statistical theory and methods entities using topological, geometric, or geographic properties to explain patterns and its spatial expression in terms of mathematics and geometry, that is, locational analysis.

Labor ID # Statistician, Survey

17.1 Junior Statistician, Survey

17.2 Mid-Level Statistician, Survey

17.3 Senior Statistician, Survey

17.4 National Expert Statistician, Survey

Perform design, initiation, formulation, planning, execution, monitoring and control of statistical studies/surveys. Determine survey objectives and target population, construct survey frame, design survey questionnaires and data collection instrument, analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data study sampling and non-sampling error, and communicate statistical results to various audiences.

Labor ID # Technical Writer

18.1 Junior Technical Writer

18.2 Mid-Level Technical Writer

18.3 Senior Technical Writer

Originate and prepare written material for publication. The technical writer shall interpret results of technical research and projects, present results in written material in a way that concisely and clearly conveys the results to a variety of readers including those generally familiar with the subject and those unfamiliar with it as well.

Labor ID # Transportation Specialist/Analyst

19.1 Junior Transportation Specialist/Analyst

19.2 Mid-Level Transportation Specialist/Analyst

19.3 Senior Transportation Specialist/Analyst

19.4 National Expert Transportation Specialist/Analyst

Prepare and support analyses on transportation related issues. The topics relate to all modes of transportation and industries, including, not limited to airlines and airports, aviation/airline industry and business, airline flight/routes scheduling and performance, congestion, domestic and international freight and passenger transportation, passenger demand/forecasting, energy, environment, freight demand/forecasting, freight system/vehicle automation and technology, hazardous materials, safety, security, system/vehicle automation and technology, system performance, Labor ID # Visualization Specialist, Dynamic

20.1 Junior Visualization Specialist, Dynamic

20.2 Mid-Level Visualization Specialist, Dynamic

20.3 Senior Visualization Specialist, Dynamic

20.4 National Expert Visualization Specialist, Dynamic

Present large amounts of information in ways that are universally understandable or easy to interpret and spot patterns, trends and correlations in dynamic visual objects: points, bars, “line plots, maps, etc. Translate statistical data in ways that are useful for both subject matter experts as well as business users.

Labor ID # Visualization Specialist, Static

21.1 Junior Visualization Specialist, Static

21.2 Mid-Level Visualization Specialist, Static

21.3 Senior Visualization Specialist, Static

Present large amounts of information in ways that are universally understandable or easy to interpret and spot patterns, trends and correlations in static visual objects: points, bars, “line plots, maps, etc. Translate statistical data in ways that are useful for both subject matter experts as well as business users.

Labor ID # General Support Staff

22.1 Junior General Support Staff

22.2 Mid-Level General Support Staff

22.3 Senior General Support Staff

Provide general and administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions. Each proposed General Support staff member shall possess sufficient work experience in rendering general office support, but such experience need not necessarily be in a transportation-related field.