Attachment_2_Labor_Categories.doc

Attachment 2

Labor Categories and Descriptions CDMRP Program Administration and Technical Support Services

Labor categories and descriptions are provided only as historical data. Please note that this historical data is only put in place for Offerors to ascertain the approximate or estimated level of effort for all tasks contained in this SA-IDIQ. However, this is not to be construed as either mandatory or necessarily the best approach. It is only in place as a reference to allow Offerors to better understand the general scope of this effort from the Government’s perspective. Offerors are not bound to propose these labor categories or quantities, rather offerors are expected to provide its best solution citing the labor mix and quantity required to accomplish all performance based tasks. If Offerors have determined the following historical data provided is not the best technical solution to ensure completion of this performance based acquisition, Offerors are strongly encouraged and expected to submit the appropriate labor mix consistent with all of the cost/price and non-cost/price aspects of its approach.

The following labor categories are anticipated to be designated as key personnel as specified at the task order level:

Data Manager II

Public Relations II

Program Managers I, II, III Management Analyst/Program Evaluator III

(Labor categories marked with [**] are anticipated Key Personnel)

Labor Categories and Descriptions:

1. Grant Specialist I. Thorough knowledge of English grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, and abbreviation. Desired experience with executing assigned clerical tasks, and reviewing, filing and uploading documents into established business systems. Duties may include tracking progress reports, uploading and forwarding progress reports, assisting the grants management staff with file maintenance, uploading documents into the established database, and reviewing documents for accuracy.

2. Grant Specialist II. Thorough knowledge of English grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, and abbreviation. Desired experience with executing assigned clerical tasks, and reviewing, filing and uploading documents into established business systems. Desired experience with automated business systems (such as Livelink) and transfer/tracking of documents from the automated business systems into the customers’ business systems. Duties may include tracking progress reports, uploading and forwarding progress reports, assisting the grants management staff with file maintenance, uploading documents into the established database, and reviewing documents for accuracy.

3. Logistics Specialist I. Desired experience with logistical life cycle management, working with general supplies, equipment, and government property management functions. Duties may also include assembly of new furniture and equipment, ordering and inventorying office supplies, moving furniture, assisting with repair support services, assisting with planning renovation and construction projects, and must have working knowledge of the Army Regulations 40-61, Inventory Management and Medical Supply Support Account procedures.

4. Logistics Specialist II. Desired experience with logistical life cycle management, working with general supplies, equipment, and government property management functions. Duties may also include assembly of new furniture and equipment, ordering and inventorying office supplies, moving furniture, assisting with repair support services, assisting with planning renovation and construction projects, and must have working knowledge of the Army Regulations 40-61, Inventory Management and Medical Supply Support Account procedures. Duties may also include acting as the facility manager to include placing service orders for any needed repairs, ensuring doorways and sidewalks are cleared from snow and placing salt/snow melt on sidewalks during inclement weather. Ensuring stairwells, aisles are clear of obstructions and meet safety and fire codes; acting as the Telephone Control Officer to include managing telephone service orders and working knowledge of the US Army IT Service Management site for service orders, managing organization telephone numbers and installation/movement/cancellation of telephone services; and acting as Fire Marshall, ensuring all fire extinguishers are in working order, evacuation maps are in place for employees, updating evacuation SOP and make it readily available for all and conducting semi-annual fire drills.

5. Data Manager I. Desired knowledge and experience with data management, including quality control and manipulation, business process engineering concepts, working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, and Visio, or other process mapping software. Capable of working independently to ensure data quality for import/export to and from Government business systems. Duties may include data management and reconciliation; tracking, monitoring, and confirming data deliverables from different organizations; and assist with data exports.

6. Data Manager II**. Desired knowledge and experience with data management and business process engineering. Significant knowledge of database structure including, but not limited to, Oracle, Access, and Microsoft Excel. Ability to run SQL queries to compile and analyze data. Ability to create process maps utilizing Visio or other similar software. Capable of working independently to ensure data quality and oversee work of the Data Manager I. Duties may include data management and reconciliation; tracking, monitoring, and confirming data deliverables; overseeing and managing data exports; and assisting in defining data elements with multiple customers, stakeholders, and organizational leaders.

7. Public Relations Specialist I. Desired experience in coordinating/working with public affairs offices in other government/federal agencies, advocacy organizations, professional associations, biotechnical industries, and educational institutions. Ability to review the customer’s public relations documents before release to the public to ensure compliance with Department of the Army PAO/OPSEC regulations. Duties may include development of annual organization-wide and program-specific public relations plans, coordination and maintenance of organization-wide social media services (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube), identification of news/internet articles related to the customer, and staffing for local exhibits, tours, and other media events. Must possess good oral and written communications skills and be able to work effectively in a team environment.

8. Public Relations Specialist II**. Desired experience in coordinating/working with public affairs offices in other government/federal agencies, advocacy organizations, professional associations, biotechnical industries, and educational institutions. Ability to review the customer’s public relations documents before release to the public to ensure compliance with Department of the Army PAO/OPSEC regulations. Ability to review all content before posting to public websites to ensure adherence to Department of Defense, Army, Medical Command, and other policies governing the release of government information to the public. Duties may include interacting with senior organizational leaders and the general media regarding customer relations, coordination and maintenance of organization-wide social media services (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube), and development and execution of annual organization-wide and program-specific public relations plans. Must possess excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills and be able to work effectively in a team environment.

9. Management Analyst/Program Evaluator I. Desired knowledge and experience in participating in program evaluation studies. Ability to maintain the program evaluation schedule/calendar and take minutes at all program evaluation meetings. Must possess good oral and written communication skills. Must work effectively in a team environment. Relies on instructions and other directions from program staff to perform the functions of the job.

10. Management Analyst/Program Evaluator II. Desired knowledge and experience in assisting in designing and implementing program evaluation studies and analyzing the results of those studies. Ability to prepare graphic presentations of program evaluation study results. Ability to make recommendations for improvement resulting from the program evaluation studies. Must be familiar with current data-gathering techniques and technology. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Must work effectively in a team environment.

11. Management Analyst/Program Evaluator III**. Desired knowledge of public health, science and science management. Desired experience in identifying and assessing issues to enhance the effectiveness of biomedical health research programs. Desired experience leading, designing, and implementing program evaluation studies and analyzing and interpreting the results of those program evaluation studies. Ability to prepare graphic presentations of program evaluation study results. Ability to make recommendations for improvement resulting from the program evaluation studies. Must be knowledgeable with current data-gathering techniques and technology and possess the ability to organize large volumes of information to guide informed decision-making. Must possess excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Must work effectively in a team environment. Duties may include proposing, leading, designing, and implementing program evaluation studies and analyzing/interpreting the results of the studies. Performs a variety of complicated tasks.

12. Program Analyst I. Provides project and portfolio management support for the organization. Desires proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to prepare and maintain spreadsheets. Ability to organize, query, and maintain technical budget, programmatic and administrative information in an electronic business system. Coordinates and consolidates progress reports for customers, stakeholders, and organization leaders. Generates reports to facilitate project and portfolio planning and guide programmatic decisions. Requires frequent interactions with internal and external customers and stakeholders. Must also possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and have a demonstrated capacity for detailed organization and synthesis of abstract and disparate information. Relies on instructions and other directions from program staff to perform the functions of the job.

13. Program Analyst II. Provides project and portfolio management support for the organization. Desires proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to prepare and maintain spreadsheets. Ability to organize, query, and maintain technical budget, programmatic and administrative information in an electronic business system. Coordinates and consolidates progress reports for customers, stakeholders, and organization leaders. Generates reports to facilitate project and portfolio planning and guide programmatic decisions. Project management, defense acquisition and medical research experience is desirable. Must also possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and have a demonstrated capacity for detailed organization and synthesis of abstract and disparate information. Must work effectively in a team environment.

14. Program Analyst III. Provides project and portfolio management support for the organization. Desires proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to prepare and maintain spreadsheets. Ability to organize, query, and maintain technical budget, programmatic and administrative information in an electronic business system. Coordinates and consolidates progress reports for customers, stakeholders, and organization leaders. Generates reports to facilitate project and portfolio planning and guide programmatic decisions. Project management, defense acquisition and medical research experience is desirable. Must also possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and have a demonstrated capacity for detailed organization and synthesis of abstract and disparate information. Must work effectively in a team environment. Performs a variety of complicated tasks and must have good analytical skills.

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Program Manager I**. Provides scientific and program management skills to support medical research management activities for a complex program. Experience in both scientific and program management fields is required. Uses appropriate scientific and program management principles and standards, and knowledge of management of medical research programs. Ability to organize and coordinate efforts with other personnel to achieve objectives. Must possess excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and have the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

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Program Manager II**. Provides scientific and program management skills to support medical research management activities for a complex program. Experience in both scientific and program management fields is required. Must possess biomedical research program management experience. Applies expertise in management of medical research programs using appropriate scientific and program management principles and standards. Utilizes resources in developing, executing, and attaining program goals. Ability to organize and coordinate efforts with other personnel to achieve objectives. Must possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and have the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

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Program Manager III**. Provides scientific and program management skills to support medical research management activities for a complex program. Extensive experience in both scientific and program management fields is required. Must possess significant biomedical research program management experience. Applies expertise in management of medical research programs using appropriate scientific and program management principles and standards. Highly skilled at the utilization of resources in developing, executing, and attaining program goals. Ability to organize and coordinate efforts with other personnel to achieve objectives. Must possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and have the ability to lead effectively in a team environment.