J002 Labor Category and Skill Level Descriptions.pdf

Category Number Labor Title/Skill Definition Position Title

Years of Relevant Experience**

Degree Requirements (from an accredited college or university

Relevant Experience Requirements and Other Information Substitutions

1 SYSTEM INTEGRATOR/FIELD TECHNICIAN

Technician - Level 6 0-2

Technician - Level 5 2-6

Technician - Level 4 6-10

Technician - Level 3 10-15

Technician - Level 2 15-20

Technician - Level 1 20+

2 PROGRAM ANALYST

Program Analyst - Level 6 0-2

Program Analyst - Level 5 2-6

Program Analyst - Level 4 6-10

Program Analyst - Level 3 10-15

Program Analyst - Level 2 15-20

Program Analyst - Level 1 20+

3 SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Software Engineer- Level 6 0-2

Software Engineer- Level 5 2-6

Software Engineer- Level 4 6-10

Software Engineer- Level 3 10-15

Software Engineer- Level 2 15-20

Software Engineer - Level 1 20+

4 SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Systems Engineer/Integrator - Level 6 0-2

Systems Engineer/Integrator - Level 5 2-6

Systems Engineer/Integrator - Level 4 6-10

Systems Engineer/Integrator - Level 3 10-15

Systems Engineer/Integrator - Level 2 15-20

Systems Engineer/Integrator - Level 1 20+

Attachment J002 - Labor Category and Skill Level Descriptions

LABOR CATEGORIES

** Work experience that is not relevant to the labor category definition will not be considered in the "Years of Relevant Experience" calculation

Provides expertise in the application of state-of-the-art technology to meet mission requirements. Performs System Integration including hardware, software,electrical, mechanican and network components.

No college degree rquired Bachelor's Degree may be subsituted for 5 years of relevant experience.

Conducts research, evaluations, analyses, and studies, and presents recommendations/solutions related to short and long-term program planning requirements. Specific expertise may be required in configuration management, Earned Value Management, financial management, cost estimation, or risk management.

Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Business, Management, Economics or related field.

5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's Degree.

Master's Degree or MBA in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 3 years experience.

PhD in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 7 years experience

Responsible for design, development, testing and deployment of the computer software.

Provides feasibility analysis, problem definition, requirements development, and solution development. Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code. Prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming. Improves operations by conducting systems analysis, Recommends changes in policies and procedures. Develops software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes by following the software development lifecycle.

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Information

Systems or related field.

Familiar with specialized languages relevant to the technologies employed (Java, C++, C#.NET as examples).

5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's Degree.

Master's Degree or MBA in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 3 years experience.

PhD in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 7 years experience

Conducts comprehensive system-wide review and analysis of all aspects of the National Airspace System (NAS) development life cycle, particularly the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system, including ATC automation, communications, and navigation and surveillance elements of the NAS. Provides expertise in the transition of legacy systems to modernized systems.

Bachelor's Degree in engineering (civil, electrical, electronic, chemical, industrial, mechanical, aeronautical, systems or computer) or Physical Sciences (e.g., mathematics, physics, meteorology, chemistry, etc.), from a college or university with a degree curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Master's Degree in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 3 years experience.

PhD in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 7 years experience.

Category Number Labor Title/Skill Definition Position Title

Years of Relevant Experience**

Degree Requirements (from an accredited college or university

Relevant Experience Requirements and Other Information Substitutions

Attachment J002 - Labor Category and Skill Level Descriptions

LABOR CATEGORIES

** Work experience that is not relevant to the labor category definition will not be considered in the "Years of Relevant Experience" calculation

5 PROGRAM MANAGER

Program Manager - Level 4 6-10

Program Manager - Level 3 10-15

Program Manager - Level 2 15-20

Program Manager - Level 1 20+

Serves as Program Manager for a Task Order or a group of Task Orders. Provides technical leadership; strategic and tactical planning; and oversight in the management and administration of the Task Orders. Ensure technical performance of all Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) area products and services within cost and schedule for each Task Order.

Has experience managing and supervising the work efforts of subordinate personnel.

Bachelor's Degree in a specialty relevant to the task area being managed.

Desired but not required: Possesses certification such as Project Management

Professional (PMP) for task order requirements.

Candidates must have management experience in projects involving planning, integrating and implementation of complex systems and equipment, preferably aviation-related.

Master's Degree in a specialty relevant to the task area being managed can be substituted for 5 years of relevant management and supervisory experience.