Key_Personnel_Requirements_6-19-14.doc

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Test Support Specialist (Non-Key Position) A. Education:

A bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, electronic, or computer systems engineering is preferred). At least five years experience of test specific experience obtained while working in a test environment may be substituted for an engineering degree.

B. Experience:

Experience working with and developing test plans. This experience should include determination of critical parameters for testing, selection of instrumentation and sensors, and the design of test systems. Knowledge of data capture equipment is preferred but not required.

2. Technical Support Engineer or Technician (Key Position) A. Education:

A bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, mechanical, or industrial engineering from an accredited college or university. A minimum of 10 years specialized experience (see below) may be substituted for this education requirement.

B. Experience:

Engineers should have a minimum of three years experience and engineering technicians shall have a minimum of ten years experience in the manufacture of equipment. Comprehensive knowledge and experience of manufacturing process and concepts, in either electrical/electronics or metal working and assembly concepts, principles and practices acquired through prior extensive and diversified technical work experience or through course of study is required. In the area of electrical system and printed wiring manufacture, also required is a comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing concepts, principles and practices including but not limited to analog and digital systems/components, printed circuit card design/manufacture, power distribution/loading. A minimum of 3 years of experience with and knowledge of manufacturing requirements and processes as they pertain to prototyping, production, repair and overhaul of Aircraft Platform Interface (API) systems, equipment and components is required. Knowledge and experience with advancements in manufacturing technology is required. Personnel shall demonstrate the ability to analyze how these advancements might impact API equipment manufacturing and proposed design improvements.

3. QA Engineer or QA Specialist/QA Technician (Key Position) This task may be performed by more than one individual and the Government reserves the right to require the successful bidder provide more than one person to fulfill this task. It is anticipated that the individual performing the welding related services specified in the Statement of Work will not be doing that work exclusively. It is anticipated that his duties will, as time allows, require that he perform the other quality assurance tasks which are described in the Statement of Work. The terms QA Specialist and QA Technician refer to an individual who does not have an engineering degree but possesses knowledge and experience in performance of quality assurance functions.

A. Education:

QA Engineer: A bachelor’s degree in engineering with courses in quality assurance practices and procedures. QA engineers who will be working in the area of welding process and weld procedure development should have a bachelor’s in materials or mechanical engineering. Ten years work experience specific to Navy shipboard mechanical systems, metallurgical principles, and metal joining technology, especially welding, may be substituted for the education requirement.

QA Specialist or QA Technician: A high school diploma.

B. Experience:

QA Engineer: A minimum of five years experience working in a quality program like ISO 9000, MIL-Q-9858, or MIL-I-45208 (alternate QA programs are acceptable). A minimum of 5 years experience in reading engineering drawings and familiarity with NAVAIR drawing formats, MPRs, and MIL specs. Experience in the measurement and inspection of mechanical components similar to those used in Aircraft Launch and Recovery Systems is preferred. QA engineers working in the welding science area shall have a minimum of five years experience in the preparation of welding procedures and the selection of welding methods. Equivalent experience in metallurgical sciences may be substituted for this requirement. Knowledge of, and experience with, NAVSEA welding procedures and specifications is preferred, but not required.

QA Specialist or QA Technician: A minimum of five years experience in reading engineering drawings and familiarity with NAVAIR drawing formats, MPRs, and MIL specs. Experience in the measurement and inspection of mechanical components similar to those used in Aircraft Launch and Recovery Systems. In addition, a minimum of five years experience in administration of and/or support of Quality Management Systems such as MIL-I-45208, ISO 9001 or equivalent and relevant knowledge of DOD procurement processes and DOD supply system organization with regard to executing contract quality assurance requirements and management of deficient products.

4. Industrial Engineer or Technician (Key Position) A. Education:

Engineers: A bachelor’s degree in engineering (industrial or mechanical engineering is preferred) Technicians: A minimum of five years experience working in a production environment.

B. Experience (both engineers and technicians):

Both industrial engineers and industrial technicians shall at least 3 years experience with manufacturing processes and practices which should include the writing of production workflow control documents including, but not limited to travelers and manufacturing work plans. Experience in metal working manufacturing processes or electrical/electronic manufacturing processes is preferred. Experience using computer based manufacturing/production control systems and the ability to learn the JobBOSS manufacturing workflow system which is used at Navy Lakehurst is required (knowledge of JobBOSS is not required but it is preferred). Experience with heat treating and welding processes is preferred but not required. While it is recognized that potential candidates will not have comprehensive knowledge in all of these areas, basic familiarity is required and the degree of specific knowledge in these areas will be used as a selective factor in determining the acceptability of candidates.

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Senior Manufacturing Operations Support Analyst (Non-key Position)

This is a non-key position in which the personnel shall support managers, project team leaders, and other manufacturing personnel by tracking and analyzing operations at a high level to ensure overall effective operation of the organization. Tasks include (i) review and edit drafts of PMD Standard Operating Procedures, desk guides, and user manuals; (ii) review of existing PMD business support databases and provide modifications to them or create new ones;(iii) review existing PMD forms and reports and either provide modifications or develop new forms and reports; and (iv) provide data collection and data mining, analysis, and preparation of spreadsheets and charts used in presentations.

a. Education

This position requires a bachelors degree (B.S. in industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, or electrical engineering preferred). A high school diploma with at least 10 years of specialized experience working with the production management tools (e.g. software systems, standard operation procedures, manuals) used to manage prototype and manufacturing operations may be substituted for a bachelors degree.

b. Experience

At least five (5) years experience working with and managing production support data, performing data analysis, and evaluating processes, practices, and applications is required. Experience using a computer based production control system is required. At least 2 years experience generating reports from standard databases (e.g. Oracle, SQL, MS Access or MS Excel) is required.

6. Manufacturing Operations Support Analyst (Non-Key Position)

This is a non-key position in which the personnel shall support project team leaders and other manufacturing personnel by analyzing operations and tracking workflow to verify timely execution of projects. Tasks also include assisting Government personnel with material procurement by identifying material requirements, calculating quantities, and researching potential vendors. Other tasks may include analyzing operations with senior personnel, data collection and data mining, analysis, and preparation of spreadsheets and charts.

a. Education

This position requires a high school diploma.

b. Experience

At least five (5) years experience working with MS Office products. At least two (2) years of in-depth experience using MS Excel to collect, manage, and chart data is required. Experience using a computer based production control system is preferred. Familiarity with the creation of reports from standard databases (e.g. SQL, MS Access or MS Excel) is required. Experience with manufacturing management processes, Navy procurement processes, and manufacturing operations is preferred but not required. Familiarity with bills of material, travelers, and other process control documentation is preferred but not required. Ability to read and interpret drawings is preferred but not required.

Key Position Education and Experience requirements:

Senior Software Engineer (Key Position):

Education: A Bachelor of Science or an equivalent Bachelor of Arts in computer science (computer programming) is required. A Bachelor of Science in engineering with programming courses may be substituted for the B.S. or B.A. in computer science. A high school diploma with 15 years of programming and software development experience may be substituted for the B.A. or B.S. degree.

Experience: Ten or more years of information technology (IT) experience in the development of new programs, modification of existing software, and application of commercial off-the-shelf software and hardware is also required. Knowledge of network architectures and security protocols is also required. It is preferred that the proposed Senior Software Engineer have programming language/application experience in JQUERY, ASP.NET, VisualBasic.net, AJAX, and MS-SQL. Experience in portal development, including limitations on what is permitted within the Navy NMCI environment with respect to ports, protocols, common web sites (e.g. MyNAVAIR) is preferred and will be rated higher. Familiarity with Navy Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs) is preferred and will be rated higher. Familiarity with NAWCAD, Lakehurst IT/IMD procedures is preferred and will be rated higher. Experience with software applications used to manage a manufacturing environment and knowledge of the IT needs of a manufacturing facility is preferred and will be rated higher.

Senior Information Assurance Software Engineer (Key Position):

Education: A Bachelor of Science or an equivalent Bachelor of Arts in computer science (computer programming) is required. A Bachelor of Science in engineering with programming courses may be substituted for the B.S. or B.A. in computer science. A high school diploma with 10 years of programming and software development experience may be substituted for the B.A. or B.S. degree.

Experience: Ten or more years of information technology (IT) experience in IT security and information assurance. Knowledge of security practices and protocols is required. Familiarity with Navy Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs) is preferred and will be rated higher.

Certifications: Personnel shall be CISSP Certified or demonstrate that they have equivalent experience, skills, and abilities. CISSP certification is not required but will be rated higher.

Clearance requirements. In accordance with Navy policy, personnel performing the Information Assurance Officer function shall be United States citizens and shall possess a Top Secret clearance.

Computer Technician or Engineer –Network (Non-Key Position):

Education: A high school diploma is required. A bachelor’s of science in computer technology is preferred but not required.

Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years experience with network hardware, software, and communication protocols is required. Knowledge of the Navy Marine Core Intranet (NMCI) system, its operating procedures, and practices is preferred but not required. Knowledge of the Lakehurst RDT&E network, it structure, operating procedures, Computer Technician or Engineer – General (Non-Key Position):

Education: A high school diploma is required. A bachelor’s of science in computer technology is preferred but not required.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years experience performing general IT services is required. At least five (5) years experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access is required. Knowledge of advanced functions within the Microsoft Office Suite is required. General knowledge and experience with personal computers including installation of external (USB) drives, backing up of files, and related actions is required. General experience in the operation of hardware and peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) is required.

While an Offerer is not required to possess the skills identified as “preferred” above, an Offerer's description of Corporate and Personnel experience which includes these elements will be rated more highly than those who do not. Offerers who do not have the specific knowledge and experience identified above should clearly identify all similar and related knowledge and experience (i.e., identify similar software and systems with which the Offerer has worked and clearly identify and discuss the similarities and differences). Offerers should clearly describe all prior corporate and personnel experience which addresses these items and include examples of past experience which demonstrates the claimed experience. It is recognized that the items identified above may not be widely used. Our intention is to identify potential candidates who have similar and related experience and who can learn our unique requirements within a reasonable period. Estimates of the time to become fully functional should be included in the Offerer's Technical Proposal.

Non-key Computer Technicians and Engineers may be required. The contractor shall determine the requirements for all non-key personnel. Personnel in the Computer Technician – General Support labor category should be used only when the tasks to be performed require only minimum technical knowledge and abilities (e.g. installing network cables, cable trays).