Attachment_2_-_Personnel_Qualifications.pdf

5.4.3 Engineering and Technical Attachment 2 2015‐09‐01

N00421‐15‐R‐0011 Personnel Qualifications

Minimum personnel requirements for the labor categories required to support the contracted effort are listed below. In this document, section numbers (1, 2, 3, etc.) correspond to the Category Number listed for each Category Function in Attachment 1, Labor Categories and Requirements.

Key positions are identified in parenthesis (Key ‐ #) at the applicable level, where “#” is the number of full time equivalent positions at this level that are considered Key.

A Secret level security clearance is required for all positions. Higher level security clearances are identified where applicable. Unless noted below, security clearances are needed within 30 days of contract award (Interim is acceptable).

1 PROGRAM MANAGER (Key – 1)

Functions: Acts as the overall lead, manager and administrator for the contracted effort. Serves as the primary interface and point of contact with Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Overseas contractor personnel and program/project operations. Organizes, directs and coordinates the planning and production of all contract and subcontract support activities. Supervises program/project operation by developing engineering, technical and management procedures and controls, planning and directing project execution, monitoring, and reporting progress. Manages acquisition and employment of program/project resources. Manages and controls financial and administrative aspects of the program/project with respect to contract requirements.

Education: BS or BA degree in Business, Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Science. A BS or BA degree in another field may be substituted for eight (8) years of experience in

Defense acquisition or testing. An AS or AA degree and an additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted for a BA/BS or an additional eight (8) years of experience may be substituted for a BA/BS.

Experience: At least eight (8) years of professional experience.

2 PROGRAM SUPPORT

Functions: Performs basic activities in support of program functions such as budgeting, auditing, forecasting funding expenditures. Collects and reviews program financial data from various databases and other sources. Creates, maintains, and updates program databases and spreadsheets, and generates various reports as required. Performs basic financial analysis of program areas as assigned.

Prepares reports and presentation material. Maintains appropriate records and documentation.

Supports assigned managers in managing, tracking, monitoring, and reporting financial data as required.

Ensures compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as DAR, FAR, and other government policies and regulations.

Education: High School diploma or GED.

Experience: At least one (1) year of related experience in financial, accounting or business analysis.

3 PROJECT MANAGMENT

Functions: Applies analytic techniques in the evaluation of project objectives and contributes to the implementation of strategic direction. Performs analyst functions including data collection, interviewing, data modeling, project testing, and creation of performance measurements to support project objectives. Can act as a manager and/or administrator for the project efforts. Oversees project, operations, technical and management procedures, planning and execution, and reporting.

3.1 Analyst

Education: BS or BA degree.

Experience: At least three (3) years of experience as an analyst that demonstrates experience applying analytic methodologies and principles to project operations, organizational planning and management processes and procedures.

3.2 Analyst, Senior

Function: Performs the functions listed above for Project management with little to no guidance. Provides leadership and vision to client and project teams through the development of project plans and organizational standards and processes. Resolves complex problems that require an in‐depth knowledge of analytic methodologies and principles. Directs the activities of more junior Analysts or other staff as necessary. Applies managerial and supervisory skills.

Education: BS or BA degree.

Experience: At least five (5) years of experience as an analyst that demonstrates expert level knowledge applying analytic methodologies and principles to project operations, organizational planning and management processes and procedures.

3.2.1 Analyst Senior ‐ Process Development Manager (Key ‐1)

Applicability: Applicable to one (1) full‐time‐equivalent position at the Senior Analyst level.

Function: Performs the functions listed above for Project management with little to no guidance. Develops, implements, reviews, collects metrics for, and modifies Simulation

Division and project level standards and procedures. Assists with project requirement development and tracking and project management.

Education: BS or BA degree.

Experience: Experience developing business standards and processes and ISO 9001 implementation.

4 LOGISTICS

Function: Performs various tasks related to the development, operation, evaluation, and improvement of developed system supportability and/or maintainability programs. Collects, compiles, analyzes, investigates, researches, or applies logistics, maintenance, acquisition, or financial data and information.

Develops, modifies, prepares, or validates documentation in relation to automated logistics or maintenance data reporting systems, and management information systems.

4.1 Logistician I

Education: High School diploma or GED.

Experience: At least one (1) year of experience in defense life‐cycle logistics support, to include logistics principles, practices, and processes. Experience or training in technical writing.

4.2 Logistician II

Function: Performs the functions listed above for logistics with little to no guidance. As required, direct the activities of more junior logisticians.

Education: BS or BA degree. Allowable substitution: an additional one year of experience working in direct support of defense life‐cycle logistics.

Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in defense life‐cycle logistics. Possess demonstrated knowledge and experience in technical writing.

5 PROJECT SUPPORT TEAM

The Project Support Team performs a range of services, including Technical Writing (4.4.5), Configuration Management (4.4.1), and Requirements Tracking (4.4.3), and Scheduling (4.4.4). To maximize performance, it is preferable to staff this team with individuals who can perform more than one of these functions.

5.1 Logistician I

Function: Collect, track, establish traceability, communicate and report project requirements.

Collect and organize requirements using customer specifications and assist Simulation Division

IPT’s with development and tracking of derived requirements. Provide support for the

Configuration Management (CM) of documents, software, hardware, and commercial off the shelf (COTS) and government off the shelf (GOTS) documentation in support of SD projects and operations in accordance with established procedures.

Education: High School diploma or GED.

Experience: At least one (1) year of experience in defense life‐cycle (acquisition) logistics support, or related position. Experience or training with technical project requirement tracking.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

5.2 Technical Librarian (Configuration Management)

Function: Manages configuration control of documents, software, hardware in accordance with established procedures. Maintains a multimedia technical data library that consists of technical documents, technical data and reports, software, and product user licenses. Acquires, processes, stores and retrieves technical documents in various formats. Prepares and processes

(including technical writing and editing) technical data such as specifications, technical manuals and technical directives using vocabulary and terminology associated with such documents.

Education: High School diploma or GED.

Experience: At least one (1) year of general experience in document management, configuration management, logistics, and/or technical writing. Experience or training in the use and principals of configuration management. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, to include Word and Excel.

5.3 Technical Writer I

Function: The Technical Writer I revises or writes standardized material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment. This worker receives technical direction from supervisor or senior writer, notes or manuals containing operating procedures and details manufacturer's catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment. This writer may have access to blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail. This worker organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology, may maintain records and files of work and revisions, select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material, assist in laying out material for publication arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material; may assist in writing speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases, and may specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.

Education: High School diploma or GED.

Experience: Experience with or training in technical writing. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

5.4 Technical Writer II

Function: In addition to Technical Writer I functions, supports the development of non‐ standardized material for technical documentation. Works with minimal direction and helps direct the activities of more junior technical writers.

Education: High School diploma or GED.

Experience: Experience with or training in technical writing. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

6 SCHEDULING / EVM

Function: Provides project analysis, scheduling and Earned Value Management (EVM) for Integrated

Product Teams (IPTs). Tracks program/project status and schedules, prepares presentations, reports, studies, and documentation. Analyzes project schedules to determine critical path tasks. Identifies scheduling conflicts and inefficiencies and proposes, and communicates them to the IPT. Develops reports and EVM metrics to meet customer requirements.

6.1 Program Analyst, Junior

Education: AS or AA degree. Allowable substitution: an additional four (4) years of experience can be substituted for an AS or AA degree. Shall have classroom training in Earned Value

Management (EVM) practices and principals.

Experience: At least two (2) years of experience in a business or technical position. Experience using Microsoft Project to develop and manage project Integrated Master Schedules.

6.2 Program Analyst

Education: BS or BA degree in a Business, Management or "Relevant Technical Discipline".

Allowable substitution: An AS or AA degree and an additional four (4) years of experience; OR an additional six (6) years of experience may be substituted for a BS or BA degree.

Experience: At least four (4) years of experience in program management, technical or business analysis discipline; and included in the four (4) years, at least two (2) years of which shall include the development of project integrated master schedules. Experience using Microsoft Project to develop and manage project Integrated Master Schedules.

7 TESTING SUPPORT

Function: Performs research of logical and physical system designs and requirements to develop test plans and procedures. Reviews and prepares system testing and verification documents and specifications. Reviews and makes recommendations on system requirements. Delivers presentations and participate in meetings. Identifies, documents, and communicates system deficiencies.

7.1 System Analyst, Junior

Education: BS or BA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Science.

Allowable substitutions: an AS or AA degree and an additional four (4) years of experience in a relevant technical field; OR an additional eight (8) years of experience in a relevant technical field may be substituted for a BS or BA degree.

Experience: Possesses knowledge and experience with technical writing.

7.2 System Analyst, Senior

Function: Performs the functions listed above for testing support with little to no guidance.

Works on special problem areas and makes recommendations. Assists less experienced testers.

Education: MS or MA degree in in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Science.

Allowable substitution: A BS or BA degree and an additional four (4) years of experience can be substituted for an MS or MA degree.

Experience: At least ten (10) years of experience with the development or testing of simulation systems, weapons systems or similar products. Demonstrated knowledge test procedures and validation techniques. Experience working independently and as part of a team in researching data, developing analytical techniques and methodologies. Possesses knowledge and experience with technical writing.

8 PROJECT TECHNICIAN

Function: Provides technical support for the setup, operation, trouble‐shooting, and maintenance of developmental and deployed simulation systems. Performs computer configurations and installs and verifies system software builds. Supports system upgrades and modifications. Performs system performance verification testing and calibrations. Interfaces with users and Integrated Project Team

(IPT) to provide trouble‐shooting support and track and resolve system discrepancies. Reviews system technical documentation in support of trouble‐shooting, calibration and system upgrades. Provides input to the IPT regarding maintenance, installation, and calibration procedures.

8.1 Engineering Technician I

Education: High School diploma or GED and vocational training commensurate with

Department of Labor functional description.

Experience: At least three (3) years of practical experience working with computer systems, electronics, or related technology. Adequate experience performing the duties of the labor category as described, to include experience with computer systems, basic electrical trouble‐ shooting, and basic mechanical assembly operations.

8.2 Engineering Technician III

Education: AS or AA degree in a computer technology, electronics, or engineering technology.

Allowable substitution: two (2) years of experience with computer technology or electronics.

Experience: At least ten (10) years of practical experience in "Relevant Technical Field". Four (4) years of experience with the technical support of simulation systems or a technologically similar system. Adequate experience performing the duties of the labor category as described, to include experience with computer systems, basic electrical trouble‐shooting, and basic mechanical assembly operations.

9 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Function: Applies electrical engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, and test systems. Reviews and prepares electrical engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation. Develops electrical design schematics, models, detail design documentation, and supporting technical information in support of the production of electrical systems. Provides electrical engineering support for project planning, manufacturing, assembly, discrepancy resolution, system integration, and system installation.

9.1 Engineer / Scientist I

Education: BS or BA degree in Electrical Engineering from a school where the Accreditation

Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Experience: At least one (1) year of experience as a elctrical design engineer. Allowable substitute: electrical design experience as part of college curriculum. Shall have training and/or experience using AutoDesks’s AutoCAD software

9.2 Engineer / Scientist III

Function: Performs the functions listed above for the electrical engineering labor category with minimal guidance. Applies knowledge in electrical design relevant to simulation systems.

Assists with the development of design and manufacturing schedules and cost estimates.

Education: BS or BA degree in Electrical Engineering from a school where the Accreditation

Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Experience: At least six (6) years of experience as an Electrical Engineer, of which at least (3) years shall be as a design engineer. Shall have training and/or experience using AutoDesks’s

AutoCAD software. Shall have experience with design document configuration management software and practices.

9.3 Engineer / Scientist V (Key – 1)

Function: Performs the functions listed above for the electrical engineering labor category with little or no guidance. Provides direction to less experienced engineers. Applies knowledge in electrical design relevant to simulation systems. Leads and manages electrical design efforts.

Develops and tracks electrical design development schedules, production schedule estimates, and cost estimates.

Education: MS or MA degree in Electrical Engineering from a school where the Accreditation

Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Allowable substitution: a BS or BA degree in Electrical Engineering and an additional four (4) years of experience can be substituted for an MS or MA degree.

Experience: At least ten (10) years of as an Electrical Engineer, of which at least five (5) years shall be as a design engineer, and three (2) years shall involve simulation systems or similar technologies. Shall have training and/or experience using AutoDesks’s AutoCAD software. Shall have experience with design document configuration management software and practices.

10 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Function: Applies mechanical engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, and test systems. Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation. Develops mechanical design schematics, models, detail design documentation, and supporting technical documentation for the production of mechanical and elctro‐mechanical systems. Provides mechanical engineering support for project planning, manufacturing, assembly, discrepancy resolution, system integration, and system installation.

10.1 Engineer / Scientist I

Education: BS or BA degree in Mechanical Engineering from a school where the Accreditation

Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Experience: At least one (1) year of experience as a mechanical design engineer. Allowable substitute: design and manufacturing experience as part of college curriculum. Shall have training and/or experience using PTC’s Creo Parametric CADD software to generate 3D part models, create assemblies, and create detail and assembly drawings.

10.2 Engineer / Scientist III

Function: Performs the functions listed above for the mechanical engineering labor category with minimal guidance. Applies knowledge in mechanical design relevant to simulation systems.

Assists with the development of design and manufacturing schedules and cost estimates.

Education: BS or BA degree in Mechanical Engineering from a school where the Accreditation

Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Experience: At least six (6) years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer, of which at least (3) years shall be as a design engineer. Shall have experience with American Society of Mechanical

Engineers ASME Y.14 standards. Shall have training and/or experience using PTC’s Creo

Parametric CADD software to generate 3D part models, create assemblies, and create detail and assembly drawings. Shall have experience with design document configuration management software and practices.

10.3 Engineer / Scientist V (Key ‐ 1)

Function: Performs the functions listed above for the Mechanical Engineering with little or no guidance. Provides direction to less experienced engineers. Applies knowledge in mechanical design relevant to simulation systems. Leads and manages mechanical design efforts. Develops and tracks mechanical design development schedules, production schedule estimates, and cost estimates.

Education: MS or MA degree in Mechanical Engineering from a school where the Accreditation

Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Allowable substitution: a BS or BA degree in Mechanical Engineering and an additional four (4) years of experience can be substituted for an MS or MA degree.

Experience: At least ten (10) years of as a Mechanical Engineer, of which at least five (5) years shall be as a design engineer, and three (2) years shall involve simulation systems or similar technologies. Shall have training and/or experience using PTC’s Creo Parametric CADD software to generate 3D part models, create assemblies, and create detail and assembly drawings. Shall have experience with design document configuration management software and practices.

11 DRAFTING

Function: Creates detail, assembly, and installation drawings, wiring schematics, facility layouts, parts lists and supporting documentation. Develops CAD models based on design documentation and direct measurement. Modifies existing drawings, models and supporting documentation in support of

Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs). Supports the review of drawings thru the approval process, and submission of approved drawings into Configuration Management. Approximately 80% of drafting will be for the production of mechanical drawings, with the remaining 20% being for the production of electrical and facility drawings.

11.1 Drafter / CAD Operator I

Function: Performs the functions listed above for Drafting ‐ including the creation of part models, detail drawings, assembly drawings, and/or electrical schematics ‐ with direction from more senior drafters and engineers.

Education: High School diploma or GED and vocational training commensurate with

Department of Labor functional description.

Experience: For mechanical design drawings, shall have training and/or experience using PTC’s

Creo Parametric CADD software to generate 3D part models, create assemblies, and create detail and assembly drawings. For electrical design drawings and facility schematics, shall have experience with AutoDesk’s AutoCAD software. Experience using PTC’s Windchill configuration management software is desirable.

11.2 Drafter / CAD Operator II

Function: Performs the functions listed above for Drafting ‐ including generating drawings for complex, parts, assemblies, installations, and/or electrical and facility schematics ‐ with some direction from senior drafters and engineers.

Education: High School diploma or GED; Vocational training commensurate with Department of

Labor functional description.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of drafting experience. Experience with ASME Y14 standards. For mechanical design drawings, shall have training and/or experience using PTC’s

Creo Parametric CADD software to generate 3D part models, create assemblies, and create detail and assembly drawings. For electrical design drawings and facility schematics, shall have experience with AutoDesk’s AutoCAD software. Experience using PTC’s Windchill configuration management software is desirable.

11.3 Drafter / CAD Operator III

Function: Performs the functions listed above for drafting ‐ including generating drawings for complex, parts, assemblies, and installations – with minimal guidance. Creates designs for basic parts that do not require engineering.

Education: High School diploma or GED; Vocational training commensurate with Department of

Labor functional description.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of drafting experience. Experience with ASME Y14 standards. For mechanical design drawings, shall have training and/or experience using PTC’s

Creo Parametric CADD software to generate 3D part models, create assemblies, and create detail and assembly drawings. For electrical design drawings and facility schematics, shall have experience with AutoDesk’s AutoCAD software. Shall have experience with design document configuration management software and practices.

11.4 Drafter / CAD Operator IV

Function: Performs the functions listed above for a Drafter with no guidance. Capable of generating drawings for the most complex parts, assemblies, and installations. Creates designs for basic parts and assemblies that do not require engineering. Provides guidance and direction to less experienced drafters.

Education: High School diploma or GED; Vocational training commensurate with Department of

Labor functional description.

Experience: A minimum of eight (8) years of drafting experience. Experience with ASME Y14 standards. For mechanical design drawings, shall have training and/or experience using PTC’s

Creo Parametric CADD software to generate 3D part models, create assemblies, and create detail and assembly drawings. For electrical design drawings and facility schematics, shall have experience with AutoDesk’s AutoCAD software. Shall have experience with design document configuration management software and practices. Familiar with the benefits and limitations of manufacturing processes used in the production of Simulation Systems.

12 AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

Function: Designs, develops, tests, implements thru software coding, and improves simulation models of air vehicles, air vehicle interactions and air vehicle sub‐systems. Collects, processes, and analyzes quantitative flight, ground, and wind test data and combines it with qualitative feedback from pilots obtained during simulation sessions to improve the performance of simulation models. Supports the testing, verification, and validation of developed models in accordance with its intended purpose.

12.1 Engineer / Scientist I

Education: BS or BA degree in Aerospace Engineering from a school where the Accreditation

Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Experience: At least one (1) year of experience as an Aerospace Engineer. Allowable substitute:

aerodynamic modeling as part of college curriculum. Shall have experience using a high level programming language, such as C++, and using MATLAB to develop models.

12.2 Engineer / Scientist III

Education: BS or BA degree in Aerospace Engineering from a school where the Accreditation

Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Experience: At least six (6) years of experience as an Aerospace Engineer, of which at least (3) years shall involve the development of aerodynamic simulation modeling using a high level programming language, such as C++, and using MATLAB to develop simulation models.

12.3 Engineer / Scientist V (Key – 1)

Function: Capable of performing the functions listed above for Aerospace Engineering without guidance. Capable of acting as a team leader for aerodynamic model development efforts and providing expert guidance on modeling practices. Capable of generating schedule and cost estimates for aerodynamic modeling efforts.

Education: MS or MA degree in Aerospace Engineering from a school where the Accreditation

Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Allowable substitution: a BS or BA degree in Aerospace Engineering and an additional four (4) years of experience can be substituted for an MS or MA degree.

Experience: At least ten (10) years of as an Aerospace Engineer, of which at least five (5) years shall involve the development of aerodynamic simulation modeling using a high level programming language, such as C++, and using MATLAB to develop simulation models.

13 AVIONICS ENGINEERING

Function: Designs, develops thru software coding, tests, integrates and modifies simulation models of aircraft avionics, including sensors, mission systems, and weapons systems. Develops software to integrate aircraft avionics into hardware‐in‐the‐loop real‐time simulations. Researches aircraft avionics performance and interfaces.

13.1 Engineer / Scientist I

Education: BS or BA degree in Computer Science ‐ or a BS or BA degree in engineering, mathematics, or science with at least one (1) year of experience using high‐level programming languages such as C++ ‐ from a school where the Accreditation Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Experience: At least one (1) year of experience of engineering software development.

Allowable substitute: demonstration of the skills required to perform the functions listed above for Avionics Engineering, including experience using a high level programming language, such as

C++.

13.2 Engineer / Scientist III

Function: Capable of performing the functions listed above for Avionics Engineering with minimal direction.

Education: BS or BA degree in Computer Science, engineering, mathematics, or science from a school where the Accreditation Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and

Technology (ABET).

Experience: At least six (6) years of experience of engineering software development, of which at least three (3) years shall involve the modeling of and/or interfacing with aircraft avionics or similar weapons systems electronics in real time simulations.

13.3 Engineer / Scientist V (Key – 3)

Function: Capable of performing the functions listed above for Avionics Engineering without guidance. Capable of acting as a team leader for avionics model development and integration efforts and providing expert guidance on modeling and interfacing practices. Capable of generating schedule and cost estimates for Avionics Engineering efforts.

Education: MS or MA degree in Computer Science, engineering, mathematics, or science from a school where the Accreditation Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and

Technology (ABET). Allowable substitution: a BS or BA degree Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Science and an additional four (4) years of experience can be substituted for an

MS or MA degree.

Experience: At least ten (10) years of engineering software development, of which at least five

(5) years shall involve the modeling of and/or interfacing with aircraft avionics or similar weapons systems electronics in real time simulations.

13.3.1 Engineer / Scientist V – Radar / Sonar simulation Integration (Key ‐1)

Applicability: Applicable to one (1) full‐time‐equivalent Engineer/Scientist V level.

Education: MS or MA degree in Computer Science, engineering, mathematics, or science from a school where the Accreditation Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Allowable substitution: a BS or BA degree

Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Science and an additional four (4) years of experience can be substituted for an MS or MA degree.

Experience: At least ten (10) years of engineering software development, of which at least five (5) years shall involve the modeling of and/or interfacing with aircraft avionics or similar weapons systems electronics in real time simulations. Shall have experience integrating radar and/or sonar models into simulation systems

14 BATTLESPACE MODELING

Function: Design, develop, test, modify and operate battlespace simulation software.

14.1 Engineer / Scientist I

Education: BS or BA degree in Computer Science from a school where the Accreditation Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Experience: At least one (1) year of experience of engineering software development.

14.2 Engineer / Scientist III

Function: Capable of performing the functions listed above for Battlespace Modeling with minimal direction.

Education: BS or BA degree in Computer Science from a school where the Accreditation Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Experience: At least six (6) years of experience of engineering software development, of which at least three (3) years shall involve network level programming using C++. Shall have experience and/or training using the QT Creator development environment.

14.3 Engineer / Scientist V (Key – 4)

Function: Capable of performing the functions listed above for Battlespace Modeling without guidance. Capable of acting as a team leader for Battlespace Model development and integration efforts and providing expert guidance on modeling practices. Capable of generating schedule and cost estimates for Battlespace Modeling efforts.

Education: MS or MA degree in Computer Science from a school where the Accreditation Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Allowable substitution: a BS or BA degree Computer Science and an additional four (4) years of experience can be substituted for an MS or MA degree.

Experience: At least ten (10) years of engineering software development, of which at least five

(5) years shall involve network level programming using C++. Shall have experience and/or training using the QT Creator development environment.

14.3.1 Top Secret Clearance: required for one (1) full time equivalent position Battlespace

Modeler working at the Engineer/Scientist V level.

15 SIMULATION SYSTEMS

Function: Design, develop (code), test, modify and operate software, to integrate, interface, operate, and control simulations and simulation systems. Develop and integrate simulation models.

15.1 Engineer / Scientist I

Education: BS or BA degree in Computer Science ‐ or a BS or BA degree in engineering, mathematics, or science with at least 1 year of experience using high‐level programming languages such as C++ ‐ from a school where the Accreditation Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Experience: At least one (1) year of experience of engineering software development.

15.2 Engineer / Scientist III

Function: Capable of performing the functions listed above for Battlespace modeling with minimal direction.

Education: BS or BA degree in Computer Science, engineering, mathematics, or science with from a school where the Accreditation Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Experience: At least six (6) years of experience of engineering software development using a high level programming language such as C++, of which at least two (2) years shall involve the development and implementation of software for real‐time simulation systems.

15.3 Engineer / Scientist V (Key – 8)

Function: Capable of performing the functions listed above for Battlespace Modeling without guidance. Capable of acting as a team leader for Simulation System development efforts and providing expert guidance on development and integration practices. Capable of generating schedule and cost estimates for Simulation Systems software development efforts.

Education: MS or MA degree in Computer Science, engineering, mathematics, or science from a school where the Accreditation Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and

Technology (ABET). Allowable substitution: a BS or BA degree Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Science and an additional four (4) years of experience can be substituted for an

MS or MA degree.

Experience: At least ten (10) years of engineering software development, of which at least four

(4) years shall involve software development for real time simulation systems.

Security Clearance: two (2) Simulation Systems software developers at the Engineer / Scientist

V level require Top‐Secret clearances.

15.3.1 Engineer / Scientist V – Image Generation System Interfacing

Applicability: applicable to one (1) full time equivalent position at the Engineer/Scientist

V level. This full time equivalent is one (1) of the eight (8) Simulation Systems

Engineer/Scientist V Key positions.

Education: MS or MA degree in Computer Science, engineering, mathematics, or science from a school where the Accreditation Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Allowable substitution: a BS or BA degree

Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Science and an additional four (4) years of experience can be substituted for an MS or MA degree.

Experience: At least ten (10) years of engineering software development, of which at least four (4) years shall involve software development for real time simulation systems.

Shall have at least 3 years’ experience in the development of hardware and/or software for out‐the‐window and sensor visual image generators, out‐the‐window projection and display systems, and simulated or emulated operator station.

15.3.1 Engineer / Scientist V – Distributed Simulation (Key – 3)

Applicability: applicable to three (3) full time equivalent positions at the

Engineer/Scientist V level. These three (3) full time equivalent positions are three (3) of the eight (8) Simulation Systems Engineer/Scientist V Key positions.

Education: MS or MA degree in Computer Science, engineering, mathematics, or science from a school where the Accreditation Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Allowable substitution: a BS or BA degree

Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Science and an additional four (4) years of experience can be substituted for an MS or MA degree.

Experience: At least ten (10) years of engineering software development, of which at least four (4) years shall involve software development for real time simulation systems.

Shall have at least 3 years of experience in the support of the integration of simulations utilizing the DIS, HLA, or TENA distributed simulation protocols.

16 FLIGHT TEST DATA ANALYSIS

Function: Design, develop (code), test, modify and operate software to process, analyze, format, and display flight and ground test data.

16.1 Computer Scientist

Education: BS or BA degree in a Computer. Allowable substitution: a BS or BA degree in

Engineering, mathematics, or science and two (2) years of software development experience using high level programming languages such as C++.

Experience: At least one (1) year of recent relevant experience.

16.2 Computer Scientist, Senior

Function: Capable of performing the functions listed above for Flight Test Data Analysis with little to no guidance. Capable of acting as a team leader for software development efforts and providing technical guidance on software development practices.

Education: BS or BA degree in a Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Science.

Allowable substitution: four additional years of software development experience, at least three

(3) of which shall involve the development of flight test data analysis software or a similar engineering data processing product.

Experience: At least six (6) years of computer science software development experience with at least one (1) year of experience developing flight test data analysis software or similar engineering data processing product.

16.2.1 ESTEL Lab Senior Flight Test Data Analysis (Key – 2)

Applicability: applicable to three (3) full time equivalent positions at the Senior

Computer Scientist Level.

Education: BS or BA degree in a Computer Science or "Relevant Technical Discipline".

Allowable substitution: four additional years of software development experience, at least three (3) of which shall involve the development of flight test data analysis software or a similar engineering data processing product.

Experience: At least six (6) years of computer science software development experience. At least one (1) year of experience developing flight test data analysis software or similar engineering data processing product. Shall have experience working with and developing software in a LINUX/UNIX environment.

Security Clearance: Shall have a top secret clearance.

17 RDT&E SOFTWARE

Function: Design, develop (code), test, modify and operate software for RDT&E engineering applications, including interfacing flight test data, interfacing RDT&E systems and military hardware, standardization and architecture initiatives, and infrastructure connectivity.

17.1 Engineer/Scientist I

Education: BS or BA degree in Computer Science ‐ or a BS or BA degree in engineering, mathematics, or science with at least one (1) year of experience using high‐level programming languages such as C++ ‐ from a school where the Accreditation Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Experience: At least one (1) year of experience with software development.

17.1.1 ESTEL Lab Engineer/Scientist III

Applicability: Applicable to one full time equivalent position at the Engineer/Scientist I

Level.

Education: BS or BA degree in Computer Science ‐ or a BS or BA degree in engineering, mathematics, or science with at least one (1) year of experience using high‐level programming languages such as C++ ‐ from a school where the Accreditation Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Experience: At least one (1) year of experience with software development. Allowable substitute: demonstration of the skills required to perform the functions listed above, including experience using a high level programming language such as C++. Shall have experience working with and developing software in a LINUX/UNIX environment.

17.2 Engineer/Scientist III

Function: Capable of performing the functions listed above for RDT&E Software Development with minimal direction.

Education: BS or BA degree in Computer Science, engineering, mathematics, or science from a school where the Accreditation Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and

Technology (ABET).

Experience: At least six (6) years of experience with engineering software development, of which at least two (2) years shall involve the development of software to interface with RDT&E systems, military hardware system, or for RDT&E engineering applications.

17.2.1 ESTEL Lab Engineer/Scientist III

Applicability: applicable to one full time equivalent position at the Engineer/Scientist III

Level

Education: BS or BA degree in Computer Science, engineering, mathematics, or science from a school where the Accreditation Board accredited the specific curriculum for

Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Experience: At least six (6) years of experience with engineering software development, of which at least two (2) years shall involve the development of software to interface with RDT&E systems, military hardware system, or for RDT&E engineering applications.

Shall have experience working with and developing software in a LINUX/UNIX environment.

Security Clearance: Shall have a top secret clearance.

17.3 Engineer/Scientist V (Key – 2)

Function: Performs the functions listed above for RDT&E Software Development with little or no guidance. Capable of acting as a team leader for avionics model development and integration efforts and providing expert guidance on modeling and interfacing practices.

Education: BS or BA degree in Computer Science, engineering, mathematics, or science from a school where the Accreditation Board accredited the specific curriculum for Engineering and

Technology (ABET).

Experience: At least ten (10) years with engineering software development, of which at least four (4) years shall software development for RDT&E engineering applications.

17.3.1 ESTEL Lab Engineer/Scientist V

Applicability: applicable to two (2) full time equivalent positions at the

Engineer/Scientist V level, one of which is a Key position.

Education: BS or BA degree in Computer Science, engineering, mathematics, or science from a school where the Accreditation Board accredited the specific curriculum for

Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Experience: At least ten (10) years with engineering software development, of which at least four (4) years shall software development for RDT&E engineering applications.

Shall have experience working with and developing software in a LINUX/UNIX environment. Experience with E‐C mission systems or similar tracking platform.

18 ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING

Function: Develop, maintain, and upgrade enterprise tracking, planning, and management databases, programs and web‐based tools in support of business/enterprise operations.

18.1 Computer Programmer I

Education: High School diploma or GED. Shall have training for and experience with basic programming processes and the types of software tools listed above.

Experience: At least one (1) year of experience developing business/enterprise software and/or database applications, or similar software using the software development tools listed above.

Shall have experience and/or training necessary to program business and operations software using database tools, macros, web‐based applications and programming languages, and/or high‐ level GUI programming languages such as C++.

18.2 Computer Programmer II

Education: High School diploma or GED. Shall have training for and experience with basic programming processes and the types of software tools listed above.

Experience: At least three (3) years of experience developing business/enterprise software and/or databases. Shall have experience and/or training necessary to program business and operations software using database tools, macros, web‐based applications and programming languages, and/or high‐level GUI programming languages such as C++.

18.3 Computer Programmer III

Education: High School diploma or GED. Shall have training for and experience with basic programming processes and the types of software tools listed above.

Experience: At least three (6) years of experience developing business/enterprise software and/or databases. Shall have experience and/or training necessary to program business and operations software using database tools, macros, web‐based applications and programming languages, and/or high‐level GUI programming languages such as C++.

19 SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT

Function: Subject Matter Experts (SME) provide expertise in a specialized technical field.

19.1 Subject Matter Expert I

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Technical training in the relevant technical field.

Experience: At least eight (8) years of experience in the relevant technical field.

19.1.1 Subject Matter Expert I – Aviator SME

Applicability: Applicable to one (1) full time equivalent position.

Function: Applies knowledge naval aviation operations, procedures, and tactics to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement and evaluate the use of Modeling and Simulation tools and products. Acts as a team leader, developing procedures, managing project efforts and taking the lead in problem resolution.

Education: BS or BA degree in a technical field.

Experience: Shall have eight (8) years of experience as a military aviator. Shall have expert level knowledge of aircraft, aircraft subsystems and/or weapon systems, and have the skills to apply this knowledge to flight simulation, test and evaluation or aviation training.

19.1.2 Subject Matter Expert I – Unmanned Air Vehicle SME

Applicability: Applicable to one (1) full time equivalent position.

Function: Applies knowledge to support unmanned aircraft projects, simulation efforts, and policy development initiatives.

Education: High School diploma or GED.

Experience: Shall have expert level knowledge of unmanned aircraft operation, use, training, and policy. Operational UAV experience with the military, government, or with a non‐Governmental Organization (NGO). Knowledge of NAVIAR and/or FAA processes is required.

19.2 Subject Matter Expert IV

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Technical training in the relevant technical field.

Experience: At least fifteen (15) years of experience in the relevant technical field.

19.2.1 Subject Matter Expert IV – Aviator SME (Key – 2)

Applicability: Applicable to four (4) full time equivalent positions.

Function: Applies knowledge naval aviation operations, procedures, and tactics to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement and evaluate the use of Modeling and Simulation tools and products. Acts as a team leader, developing procedures, managing project efforts and taking the lead in problem resolution.

Education: BS or BA degree in a technical field.

Experience: Shall have fifteen (15) years of experience as a naval/military aviator. Shall have expert level knowledge of aircraft, aircraft subsystems and/or weapon systems, and have the skills to apply this knowledge to flight simulation, test and evaluation or aviation Security Clearance: Top Secret

19.2.2 Subject Matter Expert IV – Sonar SME (Key – 1)

Applicability: Applicable to one (1) full time equivalent position.

Function: Assists with the development and testing of acoustic and other sensor simulation systems. Assists military operators with familiarization of new and upgrades systems.

Education: High School diploma or GED as well as Technical training in a sonar system principles and operation.

Experience: Shall have at least fifteen (15) years of experience in the use, development, testing, and training of acoustics sensor systems, of which at least two (2) years shall be with the development and editing software using high‐level programming languages.

Security Clearance: Top Secret

19.2.3 Subject Matter Expert IV – Unmanned Air Vehicle SME (Key – 2)

Applicability: Applicable to three (3) full time equivalent positions.

Function: Applies knowledge to support unmanned aircraft projects, simulation efforts, and policy development initiatives.

Education: High School diploma or GED.

Experience: Shall have expert level knowledge of unmanned aircraft operation, use, training, and policy. Operational UAV experience with the military, government, or with a non‐Governmental Organization (NGO). Knowledge of NAVAIR and/or FAA processes.

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