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NNM16568754R ATTACHMENT L-8

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)

ENGINEERING SERVICES AND SCIENCE CAPABILITY AUGMENTATION (ESSCA)

Attachment L-8 Background and Historical

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Disclaimer

1.2 Contract History

2.0 Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

2.1 MSFC Goals

2.2 MSFC Organization

2.3 Engineering Directorate

2.4 Space Launch System Program Office (XP)

2.5 Flight Programs and Partnerships Office (FP)

2.6 Science and Technology Office (ZP)

3.0 Contract Historical Data and Milestones

3.1 Historical WYE Staffing Levels

3.2 ESSSA Labor Categories

3.3 WYE On-Site Locations

3.4 Number of Task Orders and Frequency of Revisions

4.0 Miscellaneous

4.1 Applicable Regulations and Procedures

4.2 Travel, Materials and Training

4.3 Highly Specialized and Mission Critical Skills Needed

4.4 Additional Information

1. Introduction Background and Historical information is provided herein. Much of this data is in response to industry feedback, requested in the Sources Sought Notice MSFC-PS22-10-07-2015, on the type of information needed for industry to make a credible proposal.

Disclaimer This historical information is provided for the sole purpose of giving all Offerors a better understanding of the requirements contained in this solicitation. The information provided constitutes a snapshot of time (May 2016) and is not intended to restrict prospective Offerors in their approach to proposal preparation and innovation. The quantity of work to be performed may vary in the future as the Center workload adjusts to changing roles within MSFC and NASA.

This historical data does not necessarily reflect the optimum approach for performing the work requirements and, as stated elsewhere in this Request for Proposal (RFP), innovations will be considered in the Government’s evaluation of Offerors’ proposals. If any information in this Background and Historical section conflicts with content in other parts of the RFP, the information in the other sections of the RFP takes precedence. The volume of detail provided in any given section does not necessarily reflect a level of effort, priority, or importance. This information is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Contract History The majority of the services covered by this solicitation have been obtained contractually since 1989. The initial and follow-on efforts are described in Table 1-1 below.

commonly known as ESTS Jacobs Technology, Inc.

commonly known as ESSSA Jacobs Technology, Inc.

Table 1-1 Contract History

This RFP will represent the sixth competition for these services. Current services, performed by Jacobs Technology, Inc. under contract NNM12AA41C (ESSSA), expires July 31, 2017.

1. Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was established in 1958 by Congress to plan, direct and conduct aeronautical and space activities devoted to peaceful purposes for the benefit of all mankind.

NASA Mission:

“Drive advances in science, technology and exploration to enhance knowledge, education, innovation, economic vitality and stewardship of the Earth.”

MSFC was formed in 1960 and occupies approximately 1,800 acres located within the U.S. Army’s Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.

MSFC Goals Marshall brings vital resources to NASA and the nation for solving the unique challenges of space exploration. Marshall seeks to:

MSFC Organization The MSFC organization (shown below in Figure 2-1) consists of twelve offices for corporate/core activities and two directorates that embody the developmental projects and institutional capabilities of the Center. Offices include: Chief Counsel, Procurement, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, Human Capital, Diversity and Equal Opportunity, Strategic Analysis and Communications, Center Operations, Flight Programs and Partnerships, Michoud Assembly Facility, Science and Technology, and Space Launch System Program. Directorates include: Safety and Mission Assurance, and Engineering Directorate. Together these offices and directorates provide the Center’s capabilities for accomplishing scientific and engineering activities associated with design, development, testing, mission operations, and flight evaluation of space launch vehicles, payloads, and other assigned programs and projects.

Figure 2-1 MSFC Organization Structure

The requiring organization for this engineering services contract is the Engineering Directorate, which supports three offices at MSFC: the Space Launch System Program Office (XP), the Flight Programs and Partnerships Office (FP), and the Science and Technology Office (ZP).

Engineering Directorate The Engineering Directorate (shown below in Figure 2-2) establishes and directs the Center’s research and development capability for accomplishing engineering functions associated with the design, development, testing, operations, and evaluation of assigned projects. The Engineering Directorate provides integrated, quality products and engineering services to NASA, other government agencies, and the commercial space development community. The directorate provides engineering expertise, formulates and leads engineering programs, and reviews performance in support of all assigned missions. The directorate conducts research and development activities related to engineering design, system integration, material and process engineering, test and evaluation, data analysis, space systems, payload operations, system simulation, and required in-depth technical support.

Figure 2-2 Engineering Directorate Organization

Responsibilities The Engineering Directorate is comprised of the following Offices and Departments:

ED10 Resource Management Office The Resource Management Office supports the Engineering Directorate and its departments, laboratories and offices providing human resource services, business management activities, and information technology purchases, policy development and file server administration.

ED04 Advanced Concepts Office The Advanced Concepts Office supports the development and maturation of alternate and innovative concepts for subsystems, spacecraft systems, payloads, and transportation systems. The office performs complete and integrated systems analyses and independent assessments of potential concepts. Additionally, the office performs technology assessments and subsystem trades for current projects and leads or supports the creation of new projects or their initiatives.

EE01 Chief Engineers Office The MSFC Chief Engineers Office (CEO) ensures that the integrated systems developed for MSFC programs and projects meet technical requirements and function adequately to meet mission objectives. The CEO provides Engineering Technical Authority at the system level through Chief Engineers across the entire spectrum of MSFC programs and projects. It serves as the home for MSFC program, project, and systems engineering policy, with responsibility for the development of associated processes and practices. The office also performs a broad range of configuration and data management functions for programs and projects across the Center.

ES01 Space Systems Department The Space Systems Department (ES) designs, develops, assembles, integrates, tests and delivers flight, ground, prototype, and development products for human space flight programs, science investigations, and exploration initiatives. ES offers a strong variety of capabilities in the areas of flight and ground software, avionics, electrical fabrication, and engineering design across a wide range of projects. Providing vital support for NASA missions of all complexities and sizes, it has been a great contributor to Marshall expertise in the design, development, testing, and evaluation of space systems (from avionics to payloads) and has forged partnerships with other NASA Centers, Department of Defense, European Space Agency, industry, and academia.

EV01 Spacecraft & Vehicle Systems Department The Spacecraft and Vehicle Systems Department plans, performs and directs the technical Design, Analysis, Test, Evaluation, Verification, Integration and Research and Development of the state of the art Spacecraft and Launch Vehicle Systems.

ER01 Propulsion Systems Department The Propulsion Systems Department provides integrated, quality propulsion products and engineering services to NASA, other government agencies, and the commercial propulsion development community. The department plans, directs, and executes technology maturation, advanced design and development, testing, and advances science and engineering excellence of propulsion systems and components for NASA’s space transportation systems, including earth-to-orbit and in-space transportation systems.

EO01 Mission Operations Laboratory The Mission Operations Laboratory (EO) performs mission operations concept development, analyzes and develops mission operations requirements for flight and ground systems, plans and prepares for mission operations, implements mission support systems, and conducts ground and flight operations. EO supports and implements the planning, budgeting, scheduling, engineering design, development, testing, and cost control of assigned mission operations functions; plans and conducts assigned missions; and develops, manages and operates mission ground systems providing command and control, mission planning services, and data analysis support for flight systems and payloads.

EM01 Materials & Processes Laboratory The Materials and Processes provides science, technology, and engineering support in materials, processes, and products to be used in space vehicle applications, including related ground facilities, test articles, and support equipment. The Materials and Processes Laboratory leads a number of research and development efforts in world-class facilities.

ET01 Test Laboratory Test Laboratory encompasses a wide range of specialized capabilities that NASA uses to conduct testing for space flight hardware research, development, qualification, acceptance, and anomaly resolution. Test Lab’s 50-year experience base is a foundational piece of the Agency’s investment in safely conducting the most challenging human and scientific missions ever performed. Test Lab has partnered with the Department of Defense, academia, and industry to leverage its unique facilities and services.

Space Launch System Program Office (XP) The Space Launch System (SLS) Office (shown below in Figure 2-3) is a single-project program responsible for executing Level II roles assigned to MSFC by the Human Exploration Operations Mission Directorate (HEOMD), NASA Headquarters. The HEOMD’s Exploration Systems Development (ESD) Division provides insight and oversight of Program activities.

The SLS’s responsibilities involve activities associated with launch system hardware development and integration, including: Core Stage and Upper Stage Engines, Boosters, and Stages (Core Stage and Upper Stage, their associated main propulsion systems, and vehicle avionics and control systems); the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS); and spacecraft and payload integration, to include fairing development, payload adapter development, and the integration of the Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle. The SLS will also prioritize and coordinate integrated test facility requirements across the Agency and manage major integrated vehicle test activities (e.g., Main Propulsion Test Article design, development, and integration), as applicable.

Figure 2-3 Space Launch System Program Office Organization

The SLS Office reports administratively to the Director, MSFC, and programmatically to the Director, ESD Division, NASA Headquarters. The SLS Office is responsible and accountable for the development, technical integrity, cost and schedule performance, and safety and mission success of the Space Launch System (SLS). The SLS Office is also responsible for ensuring affordability goals are met in the design, development, manufacturing, test, and fielding of the SLS.

Flight Programs and Partnerships Office (FP) The Flight Programs and Partnerships Office (shown below in Figure 2-4) manages the implementation of the Center's work portfolio in the areas of Human Exploration projects and tasks, flight mission programs, and external partnerships. The Office performs program and project management to deliver products and services to NASA, other government agencies, international partners, and the commercial space development community.

Figure 2-4 Flight Programs and Partnerships Office Organization

The Flight Programs and Partnerships Office:

1. Performs management of assigned programs/projects/activities in support of NASA’s human exploration objectives. This includes, as appropriate, managing MSFC exploration tasks in support of other NASA Centers.

2. Performs program management of MSFC hosted science and technology flight mission programs, and project management of MSFC led medium to large Science Missions (from Discovery and larger to flagship class robotic spacecraft missions).

3. Partners with the Engineering Directorate, the office of Strategic Analysis and Communications, and the Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate in identifying opportunities to use MSFC’s unique capabilities to support NASA’s human exploration objectives and external partners.

4. Leads the formulation of concepts and work plans to enhance or formulate new projects in support of NASA’s Human Exploration vision and external partners.

5. Partners with key Center stakeholders to identify opportunities where MSFC's unique capabilities can support external partner needs.

Science and Technology Office (ZP) The mission of the Science and Technology Office (shown below in Figure 2-5) is to conceive, develop, integrate, operate, and manage programs, projects, and activities; to perform basic and applied research to achieve NASA science and exploration objectives; and to manage and develop new technologies for exploration.

Figure 2-5 Science and Technology Office Organization

The Science and Technology Office:

1. Manages the project planning, budgeting, scheduling, engineering design, development, testing, cost control, sustaining engineering, and operations of assigned programs/projects/activities in support of NASA’s science and technology development objectives.

2. Negotiates, establishes, and maintains collaborations with other NASA Centers, NASA missions, other Government agencies, industry, academia, and international organizations as necessary in support of the NASA mission to explore space and to develop products that benefit humankind.

3. Develops, implements, and manages strategies, opinions, and efforts for maturing new technology for advanced space transportation and propulsion systems.

4. Develops concepts and manages the development of technologies to support the Agency’s space exploration objectives.

5. Identifies new projects and integrates existing projects and capabilities to formulate strategic directions in concert with the Center Strategic Development Team.

Contract Historical Data and Milestones The purpose of the data presented in this section is to give Offerors a snapshot of current and historical manpower levels. Significant data points are annotated. As mentioned throughout this RFP, support levels provided with this IDIQ contract will vary as NASA’s mission evolves.

Historical WYE Staffing Levels Table 3-1 below shows the estimated Work Year Equivalent (WYE) manpower levels per Performing Organization (by labor category) for the most current contract period CY4. The labor categories indicated in the spreadsheets do not map directly to the new labor categories in Attachment J-7. Several labor categories have been consolidated for the ESSCA contract.

Organization codes for Table 3-1 and Table 3-2 are as follows:

AS – Office of Center Operations ED – Engineering Directorate EE – Chief Engineers Office EM – Materials & Processes Laboratory EO – Mission Operations Laboratory ER – Propulsion Systems Department ES – Space Systems Department ET – Test Laboratory EV – Spacecraft & Vehicle Systems Department FP – Flight Programs and Partnerships Office HS – Office of Human Capital QD – Safety & Mission Assurance Directorate XP – Space Launch System Program Office ZP – Science and Technology Office

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L-8-22 Table 3-1 ESSSA Estimated WYEs by Labor Category CY4

0.35

AS Total

0.35

ED Total

0.32

1.00

0.36

0.01

0.00

0.38

EE Total

1.00

26.77

0.88

6.33

0.24

3.50

26.60

0.78

2.02

1.01

0.05

0.70

1.07

0.10

1.87

1.10

1.54

5.17

2.08

21.16

1.00

0.86

9.61

EM Total

0.92

33.71

EO Total

0.54

33.71

3.03

0.03

0.50

0.32

1.09

0.07

1.16

2.16

0.64

0.02

0.04

1.01

0.00

1.01

4.03

0.02

ER Total

0.32

1.00

0.04

0.05

1.09

2.00

1.52

0.04

0.71

6.66

1.00

0.99

4.83

7.43

1.10

4.73

1.05

1.01

5.61

1.00

9.95

0.94

2.06

18.52

15.81

0.51

20.65

ES Total

2.05

2.05

1.12

4.12

9.00

0.25

2.65

10.12

1.00

0.50

1.50

2.00

3.00

0.25

10.61

ET Total

2.00

40.05

0.87

1.01

4.25

1.46

0.39

1.94

5.10

1.01

1.01

1.45

0.97

EV Total

2.31

1.01

2.20

1.00

1.08

1.08

FP Total

2.01

6.67

1.03

0.01

1.11

HS Total

1.03

0.01

1.11

0.21

1.00

1.00

1.00

3.00

QD Total

0.21

1.00

1.00

1.00

3.00

0.10

1.15

2.04

5.17

2.09

XP Total

0.76

0.19

0.01

0.20

0.50

1.02

3.64

1.42

0.01

0.01

1.88

1.00

1.08

0.03

2.37

0.35

0.12

0.01

0.02

0.00

0.00

1.00

1.25

3.19

0.16

0.01

0.17

0.77

0.79

ZP Total

Grand Total

Table 3-2 below shows the estimated WYE manpower levels (by labor category) for CY3.

Table 3-2 ESSSA Performing Org Actual WYE by Labor Category CY3

SS1

0.00

0.08

0.00

0.08

CS Total

0.00

0.08

0.00

0.08

ED Total

1.00

0.03

0.41

0.01

0.01

0.43

EE Total

0.01

0.03

1.00

1.22

0.17

23.83

0.90

0.13

0.07

0.92

0.32

3.63

21.10

0.00

0.75

1.01

0.09

1.85

0.10

0.75

1.15

4.84

1.57

18.98

1.05

0.26

9.92

EM Total

EO Total

0.71

4.52

0.06

3.36

0.47

0.10

7.42

2.55

1.17

0.68

0.01

0.08

1.05

1.82

2.42

0.31

0.01

0.98

1.18

0.93

3.10

0.08

1.32

0.43

0.01

0.01

0.44

4.07

0.01

1.04

0.01

0.28

0.29

7.00

ER Total

0.15

1.66

0.08

0.09

3.10

0.34

0.04

1.27

0.05

0.90

0.29

3.65

6.67

0.39

0.75

2.34

3.48

1.01

1.05

4.40

0.19

1.03

0.26

2.17

0.11

3.76

1.03

0.11

1.91

0.23

7.41

15.50

2.00

15.26

1.25

18.19

ES Total

0.00

0.96

0.00

0.96

0.00

0.01

3.02

1.01

1.00

0.37

1.03

8.88

1.00

1.40

0.12

0.00

2.52

1.53

0.03

9.59

0.00

1.00

0.05

0.00

1.05

0.05

13.17

ET Total

1.12

39.20

1.05

0.38

3.54

0.51

1.01

3.13

0.38

0.62

2.67

1.09

4.39

0.08

1.02

1.53

EV Total

0.02

0.00

0.06

0.79

1.08

1.93

1.15

0.02

1.22

0.01

1.08

2.20

0.01

0.03

1.10

FP Total

1.97

1.03

0.10

1.14

HS Total

1.03

0.10

1.14

0.23

1.01

1.00

1.43

QD Total

0.23

1.01

1.00

1.43

1.20

5.41

1.05

3.12

0.03

0.94

5.24

1.08

XP Total

0.01

0.01

0.50

1.03

0.22

0.12

0.04

1.91

0.05

0.96

0.14

2.13

0.05

2.32

1.01

0.13

0.00

0.00

1.00

0.25

0.15

0.02

0.14

0.18

0.34

0.00

0.04

0.25

1.00

1.47

5.51

0.03

0.33

0.38

1.00

0.06

1.09

ZP Total

Grand Total

1Speciality Sub

2Branches no longer exist

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Table 3-3 below shows how the current organizational Task Orders map to the skill categories provided in the ESSCA PWS. This information is provided as a guide for the potential distribution of the tasks across the various skills.

SKILL CATEGORIES

EM10

EM20

EM31

EM32

EM41

EM42

EM50

ER35

EM60

ER51

ES63

ES51

FP30

FP40

FP50

HS30

XP02

XP10

XP20

XP50

XP60

Table 3-3 Current Task Order to Skill Categories

Table 3-4 below shows the historical WYE manpower levels for FY12 through FY16.

WYE ACTUALS/ESTIMATES

BY LABOR CATEGORY

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (ET)

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (SME)

Table 3-4 WYE Actuals/Estimates by Labor Category FY12 thorough FY16

1.1 ESSSA Labor Categories

As noted previously, the labor categories have been changed for the ESSCA contract. See Attachment J-7. For comparison purposes, this section provides a description of the ESSSA labor categories.

SME-4 Subject Matter Expert (ESSSA)

The Subject Matter Expert, SME-4 is reserved for the highly specialized, one-of-a-kind expert that doesn’t fit in the other three SME categories. The SME-4 serves as an expert for an engineering/scientific discipline and/or a system and/or program segment and is an internationally recognized authority. The SME-4 shall provide professional, consultation, technical and specialty skill services as needed to resolve unprecedented and/or complex problems pertaining to design, development, analysis, integration, evaluation, testing, and verification of systems, subsystems, and components. The SME-4 initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers/scientists and officials of other organizations and companies, requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.

Typical position titles include:

Consultant Senior Analyst Subject Matter Expert

Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with minimum of 25 years experience, a Masters with at least 30 years experience, or BS with at least 35 years experience.

SME-3 Subject Matter Expert (ESSSA)

A Subject Matter Expert SME-3 refers to an individual that serves as an expert for an engineering/scientific discipline and/or a system and/or program segment and is recognized as a nationally recognized authority. The SME-3 shall provide professional, consultation, technical and specialty skill services as needed to resolve unprecedented and/or complex problems pertaining to design, development, analysis, integration, evaluation, testing, and verification of systems, subsystems, and components. The SME-3 initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers/scientists and officials of other organizations and companies, requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.

Typical position titles include:

Consultant Senior Analyst Subject Matter Expert

Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with minimum of 20 years experience, a Masters with at least 25 years experience, or BS with at least 30 years experience.

SME-2 Subject Matter Expert (ESSSA)

A Subject Matter Expert, SME-2 refers to an individual that serves as an expert for an engineering/scientific discipline and/or a system and/or program segment of whom makes decisions and recommendations. The SME-2 is recognized as an authoritative expert that has significant impact within their respective engineering/scientific field. The SME-2 provides professional, technical and specialty skill services as needed to resolve complex problems pertaining to design, development, analysis, integration, evaluation, testing, and verification of systems, subsystems, and components. The SME-2 initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers/scientists and officials of other organizations and companies, requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.

Typical position titles include:

Consultant Senior Analyst Subject Matter Expert

Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with a minimum 12 years of experience, Masters with at least 15 years experience, or BS with at least 20 years experience.

SME-1 Subject Matter Expert (ESSSA)

A Subject Matter Expert, SME-1 refers to an individual that serves as an expert for an engineering/scientific discipline for a program component, subsystem, or system and makes decisions and recommendations. SME-1 has an impact on engineering/scientific activities within their respective engineering/scientific field. The SME-1 provides professional, technical and specialty skill services as needed to resolve complex problems pertaining to design, development, analysis, integration, evaluation, testing, and verification of systems, subsystems, and components. The SME-1 initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers/scientists and officials of other organizations and companies, requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.

Typical position titles include:

Consultant Senior Analyst Subject Matter Expert

Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum of 10 years of experience, a Masters with at least 12 years experience, or a BS with at least 15 years experience.

ES-9 Engineer/Scientist (ESSSA)

The ES-9 classification refers to an individual that manages a large and complex program with multiple engineering disciplines that requires staff and resources of sizable magnitude. This individual serves as communication or focal point of the program being managed. This individual evaluates performance of project managers assigned to the program. This individual is responsible for the overall performance of a program/project to include cost, schedule, technical performance and subcontractor’s performance. ES-9 Engineer/Scientist shall provide professional, consultation, technical and engineering skill services as needed to resolve unprecedented/complex problems pertaining to design, development, analysis, integration, evaluation, testing, and verification of systems, subsystems, and components.

Typical position titles include:

Manager Engineering Manager Research Manager Science Manager Senior Supervisor Chief Engineer Chief Scientist Principal Engineer Principal Scientist

Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with minimum of 12 years experience, a Masters with at least 15 years experience, or BS with at least 20 years experience.

ES-8 Engineer/Scientist (ESSSA)

The ES-8 classification refers to either an individual that supports the manager of a large and complex program or one who can lead a lower tier subordinate project of a sizable magnitude program with multiple engineering disciplines. ES-8 Engineer/Scientist shall provide professional, technical and engineering skill services as needed to resolve complex problems pertaining to design, development, analysis, integration, evaluation, testing, and verification of systems, subsystems, and components.

Typical position titles include:

Technical Assistant Senior Engineer Senior Scientist Lead Engineer Lead Scientist Chief Engineer Chief Scientist

Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with a minimum 10 years of experience, Masters with at least 12 years experience, or BS with at least 15 years experience.

ES-7 Engineer/Scientist (ESSSA)

The ES-7 classification refers to an individual who develops work assignments, schedules, and responsibilities of subordinates. This individual assists in problem resolution and task completion through direction, mentoring and guidance. Distributes and balances team workload. Monitors work performed, ensuring work meets requirements and deadlines. Individual will have the ability to solve problems, determine project objectives and requirements, organize projects, and develop standards and guides for diverse activities. ES-7 Engineer/Scientist initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers/scientists and officials of other organizations and companies, requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.

Typical position titles include:

Supervisor Senior Engineer Senior Scientist Engineer Scientist

Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum of 8 years of experience, a Masters with at least 10 years experience, or a BS with at least 12 years experience.

ES-6 Engineer/Scientist (ESSSA)

The ES-6 classification refers to an individual who is fully responsible technically for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. This individual plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial problems which have an important effect on major organization programs. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches. This individual maintains liaison with individuals and units within or outside the organization with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to the field. This individual will plan, organize, and lead the work of a team of engineers and technicians. This ES-6 Engineer/Scientist evaluates the progress of a team and makes recommendations to achieve overall objectives.

Typical position titles include:

Engineer Non-Supervisory Manager Team Lead Senior Engineer Senior Scientist

Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum 4 years of experience; Masters with at least 6 years experience, or a BS with at least 10 years experience.

ES-5 Engineer/Scientist (ESSSA)

The ES-5 classification is an individual that applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering/scientific principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. This individual makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods, and represents the organization in conferences. This individual utilizes advanced techniques, the modifications and extension of theories, and precepts. This individual may guide or be assisted by engineers/scientists or technicians.

Typical position titles include:

Engineer Engineering Specialist Scientist Science Specialist Research Engineer Research Scientist

Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., a minimum of a Masters with at least 2 years experience, or BS with at least 6 years experience.

ES-4 Engineer/Scientist (ESSSA)

The ES-4 classification refers to an individual who works under the guidance of a senior engineer/scientist as appropriate. This individual is knowledgeable in the subject matter of the functional area of the assignments, and plans and conducts work requiring interpretation of standard instructions, techniques, and procedures.

Typical position titles include:

Junior Engineer Junior Scientist Junior Research Engineer Junior Research Scientist

Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Masters, or a BS with at least 4 years of experience.

ES-3 Engineer/Scientist (ESSSA)

The ES-3 classification refers to an individual who evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering/scientific techniques, procedures, and criteria under the supervision of a senior engineer/scientist. Assignments have clear and specified objectives and require the investigation of a limited number of variables. The individual may be assisted by technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments.

Typical position titles include:

Junior Engineer Junior Scientist Junior Research Engineer Junior Research Scientist

Typically, educational requirements are a minimum of a BS and at least 2 years experience or equivalent.

ES-2 Engineer/Scientist (ESSSA)

The ES-2 classification is an individual at an entry level. The individual performs assignments designed to develop professional working knowledge and abilities requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks. Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering and scientific alternatives.

Typical position titles include:

Engineer-in-Training Scientist-in-Training Research Engineer-in-Training Research Scientist-in-Training

Typically, educational requirement is a BS.

ES-1 Engineer/Scientist (ESSSA)

The ES-1 classification is an individual who performs training assignments as an entry level position. The individual performs training assignments designed to develop professional working knowledge and abilities requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks. Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering and scientific alternatives.

Typical position titles include:

Pre-Graduate Engineer Pre-Graduate Scientist Pre-Graduate Research Engineer Pre-Graduate Research Scientist Cooperative Education Student Trainee

Typically, educational requirement is enrollment in a university or college program leading to a BS.

ET-6 Engineering Technician (ESSSA)

(Wage Determination Occupation Codes of 30086) The ET-6 classification refers to a technician who works integrally with an engineer/scientist and may be a highly specialized expert focused in a particular field such as electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, drafting, or assembly disciplines. This individual independently plans and accomplishes projects and studies of complex scope. This individual works hand-in-hand with the team in problem identification, resolution, and task completion. This individual can be a lead technician who directs and provides mentoring and guidance to subordinates. With expert skills and extensive experience, this individual exercises a practical knowledge in a wide range of technical engineering and scientific methods, principles, requirements, work techniques, and practices in an area of specialization. This individual is an expert in analytical and diagnostic techniques, qualitative techniques for developing new, innovative, modified work methods, approaches, or procedures. Tasks include maintenance, operation, modification and adaptation of one-of-a-kind equipment supporting existing systems and technology development. This individual provides comprehensive management, consultation and technical services on relevant engineering or scientific functions and practices. This individual identifies, evaluates, and recommends appropriate solutions to resolve complex interrelated problems. This individual will formulate and present findings, briefings, project papers, status reports, and provide correspondence to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.

Typically, educational requirement is a HS diploma or GED or equivalent; at least 15 years of experience and continuing education, or an Associate's Degree or Equivalent and at least 10 years of experience.

ET-5 Engineering Technician (ESSSA)

(Wage Determination Occupation Codes of 30085) The ET-5 classification refers to a technician who works integrally with an engineer/scientist and could be a lead and may be highly specialized and focused in a particular field such as electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, drafting, or assembly disciplines. This individual independently plans and accomplishes projects and studies of complex scope. This individual works hand-in-hand with the team in problem identification, resolution, and task completion. With highly developed skills and extensive experience, this individual exercises a practical knowledge in a wide range of technical engineering methods, principles, requirements, work techniques, and practices in an area of specialization. This individual is highly skilled in analytical and diagnostic techniques, qualitative techniques for developing new, innovative or modifying work methods, approaches, or procedures. Tasks include maintenance, operation, modification and adaptation of one-of-a-kind equipment supporting existing systems and/or technology development. This individual provides to management, technical recommendation and services on relevant engineering and scientific functions and practices. Complexity of assignments typically requires considerable creativity and judgment to devise approaches to accomplish work, resolve design and operational problems. This individual may make decisions in situations where standard engineering and scientific methods, procedures and techniques may not be applicable. This individual identifies, evaluates, and recommends appropriate solutions to resolve complex interrelated problems.