Attachment_7_Standard_Labor_Category_Descriptions.pdf

N00253-18-R-0002 Section J - Attachment 7, Standard Labor Category Descriptions

Title Job Description Desired Experience & Education

Program Manager

Manages program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives.

Plans and develops methods and procedures for implementing program, directs and coordinates program activities, and exercises control over personnel responsible for specific functions or phases of program. Selects personnel according to knowledge and experience in areas with which program is concerned. Confers with staff to explain program and individual responsibilities for functions and phases of program. Directs and coordinates personally, or through subordinate managerial personnel, activities concerned with implementation and carrying out objectives of program. Reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objective and modifies or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and attain objectives. Prepares program reports for superiors. Controls expenditures in accordance with budget allocations.

At least 4 years of experience as a PM or over 10 years of directly related training and/or experience.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Program, or Project Management

Contracts Manager

Manages activities of professional level personnel concerned with contracts for purchase or sale of equipment, materials, products or services. Negotiates contracts with representatives. The manager level is typically the second level of management and may have first level supervisors reporting to this position; however, in smaller companies the manager may be a first level supervisor over subordinate staff. Analyzes records of supply sources, movements of materials from plants, and current and prospective demands. Coordinates work of sales, production, and shipping departments to implement procurement of products or services in accordance with needs. Performs liaison work with engineering and production departments concerning contractual rights and obligations. May manage contracts for entire company, department, or for specified product.

A combination of at least 6 years of directly related training and/or experience. Bachelor's degree in Business or Contract Management.

Business Financial Manager

Manages local, district, or regional business. Manages and coordinates subordinate staff. Reviews official directives/ correspondence to ascertain such data as changes prescribed in programs, policies, and procedures, and new assignments or responsibilities delegated. Confers with subordinate supervisory personnel and reads staff reports and records to obtain data, such as status of on-going work or projects and projected completion dates. Plans activities/ work projects and assigns unit supervisory personnel responsibility for carrying out and completing specific projects and duties. The manager level is typically the second level of management; in smaller companies the manager may be a first level supervisor over subordinate staff.

Coordinates activities of various units in order to provide designated functions or services with minimum delay and optimum efficiency and accuracy. Informs supervisory personnel of changes or interpretations of policies or procedures. Conducts staff meetings for dissemination of pertinent information. Trains and evaluates performance of supervisory personnel and reviews performance reports prepared on staff. Prepares reports on activities.

At least 4 years of directly related training and/or experience. Bachelor's degree in a Business career field.

Financial Analyst

Analyzes past/present financial data of organization and estimates future revenues and expenditures, applying principles of finance. Conducts and documents financial analysis projects. Assists with financial functions, such as assessing, auditing, planning, budgeting, consolidation, cost control, taxes, and project control. Evaluates/analyzes capital expenditures, depreciation, proposals, investment opportunities, rate of return, profit plans, operating records, financial statements, etc.

Analyzes records of present/past operations, trends/costs, estimated/realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred to project future revenues/expenses. Documents revenues and expenditures and submits to management.

Develops financial/accounting concepts for financial planning and control. Assists in preparing special studies, analyses, and recommendations for budgets, forecasts, financial plans, governmental requirements, statistical reports, and business forecasts.

Advises management on matters, such as effective use of resources and assumptions underlying budget forecasts. Interprets budgets to management. Conducts/may lead audits. May assist in financial analysis of legislative projects to develop capital improvement budget and in developing budget and efficient use of funds. May act as consultant to management on financial policies/procedures/applications. May provide functional and technical direction to other staff members.

At least 4 years of experience in a similarily sized and complex contract.

Title Job Description Desired Experience & Education

Operations Manager

Manages and coordinates organization, branch, plant, or department operation strategies and activities. Assists with the development and implementation of organization policies, practices, procedures, and attainment of operating goals. Reviews, analyzes, and prepares reports, records, and directives, and confers with managers/supervisors to obtain data required for planning activities, such as new commitments, status of work in progress, and problems encountered. Assigns, or delegates responsibility for, specified work or functional activities and disseminates policies and objectives to supervisors/staff. Typically reports to a Director or Chief Operating Officer and may have Operations Supervisor(s) reporting to this position. Organizes resources to ensure effective production of goods and/or services. Gives work direction, resolves problems, prepares schedules, and sets deadlines to ensure timely completion of work. Evaluates current procedures and practices for accomplishing department objectives to develop and implement improved procedures and practices. Ensures adequate training of staff and employee compliance to organization's policies and practices. Coordinates activities of department with related activities of other departments to ensure efficiency and economy. Monitors and analyzes costs and prepares department budget. Prepares reports and records on department activities for management. Managers are designated according to functions, activities, or type of department managed. May initiate or authorize employee hire, promotion, discharge, or transfer.

At least 4 years of directly related training and/or experience. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business, Program, Operations, Program Management.

Operations Support

Provides operational metrics through qualitative and quantitative analyses, to improve operational processes to meet key program performance indicators. Assists with definition, management and reporting of program operational performance risks and issues.

Improves operational processes to help meet TIH program objectives and works with vendors to execute and deliver on program expectations including, but not limited to workflow coverage, utilization, ouput/productivity and quality. Coordinates responses to technical specification and guidance documents related to the TIH program.

At least 4 years technical and computing skills experience in areas of database management/design.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Communications, or related business field.

Scientist

Assists with program execution and develops procurement documents, extracts data for analyses and model training. Rapidly prototypes models and runs experiments to assess model performance. Collaborates with teams of people across analytics, engineering, business, and product support. Supports various AN/BYG-1 and SONAR integrated product teams (IPTs). Supports the planning and preparation necessary for experiments, investigations, observations, testing. Supports basic research programs and serves as principle technical advisor to assigned IPTs.

At least 9 years of experience in basic research related technologies. Advanced Degree (PhD) in Engineering, or related scientific field.

Chief Engineer

Directs activities of workers in engineering department and advises management on engineering problems: apportions work among engineering staff according to specialized training. Reviews engineering designs for neatness and accuracy. Directs engineering personnel in formulating plans, designs, cost estimates, and specifications for the TIH contract. Develops reports, conducts special investigations and studies to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of engineering programs.

At least 15 years of experience. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or other technical field.

Sr. Engineer

Provides and supports structured process improvement activities. Provides technical engineering knowledge. Researches and analyzes current and future architecture limitations. Provides guidance for test software and system hardware development activities. Leads all appropriate project briefings. Participates in meetings, when required. Works closely with the Project Management Team and documents and manages requirements.

At least 15 years of experience in engineering. BS in Engineering or other technical field.

Mid Engineer Performs a variety of engineering assignments in planning and overseeing research, development, design, manufacture, test, installation, operation, and maintenance of diverse electronic/ mechanical equipment and systems and generally as a lead of a design, analysis or review team on the most complex engineering assignments.

At least 3 years of experience. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related scientific field.

Jr. Engineer Performs a variety of engineering assignments in planning and overseeing research, development, design, manufacture, test, installation, operation, and maintenance of diverse electronic/mechanical equipment and systems and generally as a member of a design, analysis or review team on more complex assignments or as a lead on less complex assignments.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related scientific field.

Title Job Description Desired Experience & Education

IA Engineer

Provides analysis, technical assessments and planning of technical assessments. Assists team members, Program Managers and Project Officers in the analysis and implementation of security solutions and in mitigating vulnerabilities and risks. Performs vulnerability and penetration testing on government systems. Must have past experience in switch/router configuration, security design and architecture of test and production systems. Past experience in assessing IAVA compliance, assist with patch management and update necessary documentation. Must be able to offer assistance involving application security and be familiar with DoD processes and procedures. Experience in performing security C&A's a plus.

At least 3 years of experience in information assurance.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other related field.

System Engineer

Interfaces with Government and contractors to determine how Systems products can interface with other systems, and for prototyping solutions and/or coordinating requirements. Responsible for troubleshooting and supporting urgent fixes for user-interface and data import issues. Issues will range in scope but will include data-related issues with the SQL Server architecture.

Senior level position as it requires being the Systems representative on-site. Other duties will include assisting hands-on training for new users and occasionally installing and configuring Systems-delivered software on-site. Some support of remote users is also anticipated as are occasional trips to Government facilities.

At least 5 years of experience. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or science related field.

Programmer

Analyzes systems and writes programs. Evaluates users’ requests for new or modified computer programs to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current system, and computer capabilities. Formulates plan outlining steps required to develop program, using structured analysis and design. Plans, develops, tests, and documents computer programs, applying knowledge of programming techniques and computer systems. Submits plans to user for approval. Prepares flowcharts and diagrams to illustrate sequence of steps program must follow and to describe logical operations involved. Consults with user to identify current operating procedures and clarify program objectives. Reads manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn ways to develop programs that meet user requirements. Designs computer terminal screen displays to accomplish goals of user request. Converts project specifications, using flowcharts and diagrams, into sequence of detailed instructions and logical steps for coding into language that can be processed by computer, applying knowledge of computer programming techniques and computer languages.

At least 5 years of experience. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other related field.

IT Analyst

Works independently and with a team of engineers and developers to achieve maximum results relating to system development, implementation, and maintenance that meet specified measures regarding the customer's IT requirements. Develop database systems, front end applications, and Web Services. Perform maintenance and basic diagnostics of software and hardware, including liaising with the customer and internal and external stakeholders to provide vendor support for personnel. Conduct system implementation of the customer's enterprise, including the topology and components of the organization's physical network. Document all procedures, guidelines, and reports pertaining to the implementation, development, and maintenance of all systems and hardware outlined in the statement of work. Attend meetings, seminars, training, and forums that improve the quality of systems supported.

At least 5 years of experience. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other related field.

Sr. Software Engineer

Supervises software engineers in the research, design, and development of computer software systems in conjunction with hardware product development. Consults with managers or other personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, suggest changes, and determine extent of programming and coding required. Assigns duties and reviews work of software engineers.

Designs programs considering factors, such as computer storage capacity and speed, extent of peripheral equipment, and intended use of output data. Analyzes test runs on computer to correct or direct correction of coded program and input data.

Revises or directs revision of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements. Compiles documentation of program development and subsequent revisions. Ensures use of standards for terms and symbols used to simplify interpretation of programs.

At least 10 years of directly related training and/or experience. Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or related field.

Title Job Description Desired Experience & Education

Software Engineer

Designs, develops, tests, and evaluates software and systems that enable computers to perform their applications, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Researches, designs, and develops computer software systems, in conjunction with hardware product development, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Analyzes software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. Consults with hardware engineers and other engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of overall system. Formulates and designs software system, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design. Develops and directs software system testing procedures, programming, and documentation. Consults with Government concerning maintenance of software system. May coordinate installation of software system.

At least 6 years of directly related experience.

Bachelor’s degree in software or related technical field.

Manufacturing Engineer

Performs as a lead and expert on the most complex engineering assignments in management, technical and administrative direction planning and overseeing research, development, design, manufacture, test, installation, operation, and maintenance of diverse electronic/mechanical equipment systems and other engineering projects and generally recognized as an expert in significant engineering task areas. Perform a range of design development, analysis, or review tasks independently providing supervision of contributing engineers. Responsible for complete designs, analyses, or design reviews independently or as the team leader. Generate complete design specifications for the most complex projects. Acts as and is recognized as a Company/industry expert resource on the most complex engineering problems.

At least 10 years of experience. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related scientific field.

Draftsman

Drafts detailed hardware drawings, cable drawings, wiring tables, interconnect diagrams, 2D and 3D model files based on TIH program unique specifications and requirements used in the development and production of TIH hardware. Requires well-developed technical drawing skills and comprehensive knowledge of both industry and DoD drafting standards. Reviews rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from an Engineer. Uses computer systems or workstations to create, modify, analyze, and optimize the TIH design. Creates digital technical data files to improve communications through documentation, and to create a database for production manufacturing and lifecycle sustainment.

At least 7 years of drafting experience in support of a technology system design, development, production, and/or deployment effort. Possesses extensive experience operating and using CAD software/equipment.

Configuration Management

Specialist

Directly supports the organizational CM effort and performs CM activities associated with configuration identification; change control; release management, status accounting, physical and functional configuration reviews and audits. Participates in CM planning, policy implementation and CM Plan development at the Program level. Oversees setup and control for all developmental and product components; participates in identification/ marking of baseline product components; produces status accounting metrics and other metrics regarding effectiveness of the CM process; participates in source code, document, and other CI control tool evaluations and implementation. Reports on CM activities and maintains status accounting records; conducts process audits; works with project and QA management to identify/resolve quality issues; supports established Change Control process, participates in process improvement initiatives, develops and conducts CM training, supports Configuration Control Boards (CCB). Develops, coordinates, maintains and enforces CM plans/processes/procedures to ensure artifacts are identifiable and maintainable; schedules, conducts and documents CM activities such as CCB; provides guidance on maintenance of project asset inventory including licenses and warranties.

At least 6 years of experience with 4 years in a direct CM policy and process development and deployment role. Bachelor’s degree with specific professional development related to CM as demonstrated by certification and/or professional development.

Title Job Description Desired Experience & Education

Sr. Logistics Manager

Oversees/coordinates program activities designed to ensure effective and economical support for production of various goods and services. Ensures equipment, supplies, materials, goods, labor, and other requirements are delivered in good order at an optimum time and cost. Provides subcontractors, suppliers, management, and customers with logistics technology that ensures effective and economical support. Analyzes contractual commitments, customer specifications, design changes, and other data to plan and develop logistic program activities from conceptual stage through life-cycle of product. Develops/implements program activities, coordinates efforts of subcontractors, suppliers, production departments, and field service personnel, resolves problems in area of logistics to ensure meeting of commitments. Develops/initiates preparation of handbooks, bulletins, and information systems to provide and supply logistics support. Compiles data on standardization/ interchangeability of parts to expedite logistics activities. Determines logistic support sequences and time phasing, problems arising from location of operational area, and other factors, such as environmental and human factors affecting personnel. May perform special research or technical studies critical to logistic support functions. May utilize computer techniques for analysis, simulation or information systems and documentation.

At least 10 years of experience. Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a closely-related field.

ILS Mgmt Support Specialist Mid Level

Recommends revision of methods of operation, policies and procedures, forms, reports, material handling, alterations in equipment layout, simplification, computer systems, or other changes to increase production or improve standards. Makes recommendations concerning organizational structure to avoid duplication or overlapping functions. Implements new methods and procedures, which may involve training employees on changes. Develops recommendations concerning which equipment and business machines should be purchased. Aids in planning work assignments in accordance with employee performance, capacity, production schedules, and anticipated delays. Prepares charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, material handling, and utilization. Studies and records time, motion, methods, and speed involved in performance of maintenance, production, clerical, and other employee operations to establish standard production rate and to improve efficiency.

At least 5 years of experience. Bachelor's degree in a production, logistics, or business related field.

ILS Mgmt Support Specialist Junior

Level

Performs a variety of logistics support tasks across logistics element areas (ILS planning, maintenance planning, supply support, test and support equipment, packaging/handling/ storage/transportation, personnel and training, facilities, data, computer resources, design interface) for systems, subsystems, and equipment. Perform analyses studies, problem identification and resolution. Prepare correspondence, documents, and reports for assigned logistics element(s).

At least 2 years of experience. Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics or related field.

Support/Admn

Performs a variety of administrative/clerical support/meeting coordination duties. Handles complex scheduling to coordinate with multiple calendar systems to include outlook, travel arrangements. Prepares PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets.

Experience supporting dynamic executives, ability to analyze situations and exercise sound judgment in determining appropriate courses of action; ability to take initiative/maintain confidentiality; and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.

At least 2 years of experience in a professional environment.

Technician, Mechanical (Build)

Provides highly technical expertise and skills in development and repair of prototype and production hardware. Knowledge of shop practices. Perform all phases of hardware manufacturing process. Develop standards, procedures, and guidelines for tasks being performed.

At least 2 years of experience in assembling or constructing various equipment and hardware.

Technician, Quality Assurance

Executes quality plans; collects quality metrics; prepares and executes quality related tests, collects data, prepares applicable reports; assists in the conduct of subcontractor inspections.

2 years of study in engineering or manufacturing principals and theory and over 3 years of experience in quality assurance/control.

Technician, Mechanical (Test)

Participates in all phases of hardware testing including developing test procedures, operating test equipment, recording test data, identifying deviations resulting from equipment malfunction or observational errors, and reporting test results.

2 years of study in engineering principles and theory and over 3 years of progressive experience in the environmental testing of complex mechanical systems.

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Quality Assurance

Conducts audits and reviews/analyzes data and documentation. Oversees testing of processes and products. Serves as the focal point for maintaining the quality of contract deliverables. Develops plans and guidelines for quality assurance, instructs project staff in the principles of quality management and the specifics of quality programs for projects and tasks, and works with project leadership to implement quality assurance procedures. Leads independent quality review teams for project and task deliverables and prepares reports and delivers briefings on the quality status of deliverables.

At least 4 years of experience including the development and implementation of quality assurance programs. Bachelor’s degree in a program quality related discipline. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.

Production Manager

Oversees/coordinates/supervises production activities. Responsible for meeting production schedules and staying on budget.

Monitors production workers for utilization of safety and performance practices. Implements improvements in the production process. Resolves production issues, as needed. Responsible for carrying out quality control programs to make sure the finished product meets the prescribed level of quality.

At least 10 years of work experience in a production environment. Bachelor's degree in business, production management or related field.

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