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| Junior (Level I) = A Junior Labor Category has up to 3 years’ experience and/or a BA/BS degree. A Junior Labor Category is responsible for assisting more senior positions and/or performing functional duties under the oversight of more senior positions. | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Journeyman (Level II) = A Journeyman labor category has 4 to 10 years of experience and a BA/BS or MA/MS degree. A Journeyman labor category typically performs all functional duties independently. | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Senior (Level III) = A Senior labor category has over 10 years of experience and a MA/MS degree. A Senior labor category typically works on high visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently. A Senior labor category may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific task. | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Labor Category | Level | Proposed Labor Rate | | | | | Proposed Labor Rate | | | | |
| ANALYSTS: | | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
| Analyst: Gathers, interprets, and uses complex data to develop methods to improve processes and optimize results. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Budget / Financial Analyst: Supports program and project managers in organizational budget development. Reviews budget proposals for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with laws and other regulations. Combines all the program and department budgets together into a consolidated organizational budget and reviews all funding requests for merit. Monitors organizational spending to ensure that is within budget. Informs program managers of the status and availability of funds. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Journeyman | | | | | | | | | | |
| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Critical Infrastructure Analyst: Supports development of policy to identify strategic critical infrastructure within the Department. Using quantitative analysis, supports the development of risk management strategies to manage assessed mission risk. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Journeyman | | | | | | | | | | |
| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Data Analyst: Supports data collection; applies modeling and simulation tools and technical techniques in analyzing data; prepares and conducts analyses and studies, needs assessments, requirements analysis/definition and cost/benefits analyses in an effort to align business systems, solutions and initiatives; applies analytic methodologies and principles to address client's needs. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Journeyman | | | | | | | | | | |
| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Database Analyst: Organizes and makes sense of collections of information in order to create functional database systems. Evaluates, designs, reviews, and implements updates to existing databases. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Journeyman | | | | | | | | | | |
| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Force Protection Analyst: Performs technical analysis for specialized force protection and anti-terrorism related projects or activities. Identifies vulnerabilities and recommends possible mitigating or corrective actions as well as researching, identifying, and recommending technology for integration into the overall force protection program. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Journeyman | | | | | | | | | | |
| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst: Perform analysis on data sets stored in Geographic Information System database. Analyzes information in the database according to certain criteria, helps design databases, and integrates GIS with other technology. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Journeyman | | | | | | | | | | |
| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intelligence Analyst: Ensures the merging of information of all sources and intelligence disciplines into finished analytical products. Coordinates the planning, collection, evaluation, analysis, production and dissemination of open source intelligence into cohesive products to support national defense. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Journeyman | | | | | | | | | | |
| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Logistics Analyst: Analyzes the logistical functions / supply chain; oversees logistics lifecycle; helps streamline operations and make recommendations to existing operations; assists in creating or revising standard operating procedures for logistics process; prepares logistics support documentation. Applies logistics principles and methods to specialized logistics solutions. Performs logistics database management functions. Performs logistics inventories and related logistics functions. Works independently and leads the implementation of logistics discipline. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Journeyman | | | | | | | | | | |
| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Management Analyst: Develops, analyzes, evaluates, advises on, and/or improves the effectiveness of work methods and procedures, organizations, manpower utilization, distribution of work assignments, delegations of authority, management controls, information and documentation systems, and similar functions of management. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Journeyman | | | | | | | | | | |
| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Operations Analyst: Responsible for developing innovative concepts of operations and capability plans, and for translating them into detailed written and graphical descriptions used to develop and support tactical, operational and strategic warfare analysis. Conducts military effectiveness analysis of alternative capabilities to inform the development of formal requirements and program plans. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Journeyman | | | | | | | | | | |
| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Research Analyst: Researches, analyzes, interprets, and presents data related to the applicable field. Uses appropriate scientific processes and modeling techniques; contributes to analysis initiatives; presents information into meaningful reports and presentation material that may assist management with decision making and/or policy formulation. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Journeyman | | | | | | | | | | |
| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Wargame/Strategic Intelligence Analyst: Responsible for compiling information to help make decisions regarding military strategy. Analysts may work in the field interpreting data about enemy operations, or they may evaluate broader military processes in consulting positions. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Journeyman | | | | | | | | | | |
| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| ENGINEERING: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Facility Engineer: Designs, reviews and implements new processes or improvements in the operations or construction of a manufacturing or related facility. Analyzes material and labor costs, sets procedures and standards. Plans, designs and oversees the reconfiguration, maintenance and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures and other facilities. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Journeyman | | | | | | | | | | |
| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Systems Engineer: Performs a variety of complex project tasks applied to specialized technology problems. Tasks involve integration of electronic processes or methodologies to resolve total system problems or technology problems. Applies analytical and systematic approaches in the resolution of problems of work flow, organization, and planning. Directs and assists system engineers in the application of system engineering principles to the solution of secure systems design problems. Expert knowledge of LANs, WANs, VPNs, routers, firewalls, network protocols, and other security and network operations and monitoring, vulnerability analysis, PKI, data encryption, key management, data warehousing, and data mining capabilities. | Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| PLANNERS: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exercise Planner: Develops exercise options based on unit availability, training requirements, and exercise objectives. Develops and briefs exercise options to senior client leaders, works with outside organizations and subordinate units during mission analysis, and finalizes exercise planning by providing concept of operations and writing exercise orders. Collects data and develops after action reports and builds after action briefings for senior client leaders. Utilizes existing resources to develop exercises of Joint and Combined training events. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Journeyman | | | | | | | | | | |
| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Operational Planner: Monitors and reviews strategies, doctrine, policies, directives, and instructions and makes recommendations to ensure compliance and/or consideration in planning efforts. Develops plans and orders through the application of operational art and operational design within the milestones, deliverables and interaction points. Develops briefings, transitioning concepts to execution, and assist in the coordination of joint operational planning in support of training, exercises, combat, and contingency plans and operations. Develops and integrates cyberspace capabilities into deliberate, contingency, operation, and crisis action planning. May support amphibous planning operations. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Journeyman | | | | | | | | | | |
| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Strategic Planner: Researches, gathers, and analyzes information to recommend updates to existing policies and procedures, and solutions to improve strategic and operational planning. Prepares reports on strategy ideas and presents research finding to senior management. Aligns processes, resources planning and department goals with overall strategy and provides support an insight into significant organizational changes. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Journeyman | | | | | | | | | | |
| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| WRITERS: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Technical Writer: Provides skilled technical writing support for projects; assists in collecting and organizing information required for preparation of reports, studies, and analyses; edits customer deliverables and documents and has a demonstrated ability to work independently or under general direction. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| MANAGERS: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Program Manager: Serves as a contract manager, and shall be the contractor's authorized interface with the Government Contracting Officer (CO), the contract level Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), government management personnel and customer agency representatives. Develops, analyses, evaluates, advises on, and/or improves the effectiveness of work methods and procedures, organizations, manpower utilization, distribution of work assignments, delegations of authority, management controls, information and documentation systems, and similar functions of management. Responsible for formulating and enforcing work standards, assigning contractor schedules, reviewing work discrepancies, supervising contractor personnel and communicating policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to subordinates. Shall be responsible for the overall contract performance. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Journeyman | | | | | | | | | | |
| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Project Manager: Responsible for managing projects or aspects of projects; providing guidance for specific tasks/subtasks; manages day-to-day activities and reviews work products for completeness and adherence to customer requirements & standards; provides supervision of multiple complex projects and principle liaison responsibilities with client on all business, technical and cost matters for task project planning, scheduling and implementation; directs completion of projects within estimated time frames and budget constraints. Organizes, directs and coordinates the planning and production of all activities associated with assigned task order projects. Demonstrates competent writing and oral communication skills. Ensures quality products and services are delivered. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| SPECIALISTS: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Business Operations Specialist: Coordinates processes to ensure that information systems support departmental business operational needs. Gathers data to contribute to the development of business plans and strategies. Recommends process improvement for daily operating procedures. Coordinates business functions that may involve participation from multiple business units. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Journeyman | | | | | | | | | | |
| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Communications Specialist: Responsible for crafting communication strategies and plans related to defense mission areas and branding efforts to ensure the agency reaches communication objectives and that priority messages reach key audiences. Assist in product development, including senior leader talking point, articles, memos, newsletters, magazines, social media posts, web content, presentations, etc. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Journeyman | | | | | | | | | | |
| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Scenario Developer: Uses current events, long term trends, and an understanding of real world intelligence to assist in the development of realistic training scenarios. Scenario development includes the development of foundational documents such as; geo-political information, order of battle analysis, and realistic, simulated road to crisis timelines. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Training & Development Specialist: Conducts the research necessary to develop and revise training courses and prepares appropriate training catalogs. Supports current and unscheduled mission training requirements. Develops all instructor materials (course outline, background material, and training aids). Develops all student materials (course manuals, workbooks, handouts, completion certificates, and course critique forms). Trains personnel by conducting formal classroom courses, workshops, seminars, and/or computer based/computer aided training. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Subject Matter Expert: Provides demonstrated and specialized expertise on specific business, technical or management subject. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Information Technology (IT) Related Positions: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Information Technology Specialist: Provides IT support. Evaluates, recommends and deploys new products or system upgrades. Participates in peer reviews of infrastructure designs. Participates in monitoring infrastructure performance, and collaborate with teammates, software developers and other users to support implementation requirements. Conducts research, analysis and recommends strategies to support and protect government communications systems, networks and joint systems. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| Network/Systems Administrator: Responsible for maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems and servers. Installs all network, hardware and software and updates systems when required. Maintains network and computer systems security to ensure systems operate adequately. Collects data to evaluate network or systems health and supports network architects design and analyze network models. Participates in research and development to continuously improve IT business needs | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Senior | | | | | | | | | | |
| SharePoint Developer: Configures, manages, administers a SharePoint development environment and design, develop, and maintain SharePoint architecture. Develops and maintains complex software solutions based on Microsoft SharePoint frameworks. Provides SharePoint and application training, demonstrations, and other support. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |
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| ADMINISTRATION: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Administrative Assistant: Performs administrative duties in a staff activity. Performs specialized assignments relating to typing, word processing, data entry and graphics illustration using computers with very little direction. Performs a variety of support services such as operation of reproduction equipment to produce large volumes of documents, courier service and mail service, etc. Maintains personnel and other files; prepares correspondence, schedules and coordinates travel. Assists in the preparation of documents and supports the development of contract deliverables and reports. Skilled in writing, editing, proofreading, data entry, coordinating administrative duties in a timely and professional manner. | Junior | | | | | | | | | | |