Attachment_7-_Labor_Categories.docx

ATTACHMENT 7

Labor Categories and Descriptions CDMRP Meeting, Scientific and Administrative Support Services (MSASS)

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:

Project Director Deputy Project Director Task Order Program Managers

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

Labor Categories and Descriptions:

1. Project Director**: Directs, supervises and governs all aspects of the project. Ensures contract compliance and enforces policies and procedures. Reviews customer requirements and develops task execution plans and cost proposals to outline timeline, staffing requirements, and deliverables. Interacts with the Contracting Officer’s Representative on all contract deliverables and ensures customer satisfaction. Must possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and have the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Desired experience with supporting large, complex customers ($1B/year research funding execution).

2. Deputy Project Director**: Assists the Project Director with directing, supervising, and governing the project. Ensures appropriate resource allocation to provide services on the contract as estimated. Must possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and have the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

3. Task Order Program Managers**: Oversees all of the service contract task orders and manages to ensure sufficient resource allocation. Ensures consistency in services provided amongst all task orders and ensures all deliverables are standardized and meets customer expectations. Works with the Senior Scientific Managers to ensure task execution plans and cost estimates are accurate for the requirements of each task order. Desired experience in managing multiple task order requirements for complex research programs and allocating resources accordingly. Must possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and have the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

4. Senior Scientific Manager I: Responsible for the organization, coordination and completion of Stakeholders, Vision Setting, Pre-Application Screening, and Programmatic Review, preparation of funding opportunity announcements, and all other assigned technical project or scientific conference support. Oversees all aspects of assigned projects and tasks. Sets deadlines and monitors project progress in terms of schedule and performance. Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of projects. Develops and tracks master schedules for tasks and deliverables. Performs and coordinates technical assignments. Liaises with and directly supports the government Program Manager. Plans and accomplishes goals, and assures the successful and timely completion of assigned projects. Desired familiarity with the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the particular scientific or technical field being managed as well as demonstrated proven experience in project management. Must possess experience directly as a biomedical scientific researcher or biomedical scientific research management. Works under general technical direction of Task Order Program Managers, engaging with leaders as needed to solve problems. Must take initiative and possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

5. Senior Scientific Manager II: Responsible for the organization, coordination and completion of Stakeholders, Vision Setting, Pre-Application Screening, and Programmatic Review, preparation of funding opportunity announcements, and all other assigned technical project or scientific conference support. Oversees all aspects of assigned projects. Sets deadlines and monitors project progress in terms of schedule and performance. Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project. Develops and tracks master schedules for tasks and deliverables. Performs and coordinates technical assignments. Liaises with and directly supports the government Program Manager. Plans and accomplishes goals, and assures the successful and timely completion of assigned projects. Must possess experience directly as a biomedical scientific researcher or biomedical scientific research management. Works under minimal technical direction of Task Order Program Managers, engaging with leaders as needed to solve problems. Leads and directs work of others. Must take initiative and possess excellent managerial, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

6. Scientific Manager I: Responsible for providing scientific support as a member of the Integrated Program/Project/Process Team (IPT), including but not limited to taskers, data collection, portfolio coding and analysis, and program evaluation projects. Provide scientific and administrative notetaking support by recording critical information from research site visits, program-specific research and business meetings, Inquiry Review Panel meetings, and CDMRP-specified working groups. Must be capable of drafting scientific press releases and program-specific materials to highlight research projects. Responsible for support in preparing funding opportunity announcements, application instructions, and associated forms. Assists the Senior Scientific Manager in the execution of Stakeholders, Vision Setting, Pre-Application Screening, and Programmatic Review. Works under general technical direction of Task Order Program Managers and Senior Scientific Managers, engaging with leaders as needed to solve problems. Must have experience directly as a biomedical scientific researcher or biomedical scientific research manager. Must take initiative and possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

7. Scientific Manager II: Responsible for providing scientific support as a member of the IPT, including but not limited to taskers, data collection, portfolio coding and analysis, and program evaluation projects. Provide scientific and administrative notetaking support by recording critical information from research site visits, program-specific research and business meetings, Inquiry Review Panel meetings, and CDMRP-specified working groups. Must be capable of drafting scientific press releases and program-specific materials to highlight research projects. Responsible for support in preparing funding opportunity announcements, application instructions, and associated forms. Assists the Senior Scientific Manager in the conduct Stakeholders, Vision Setting, Pre-Application Screening, and Programmatic Review. Provide scientific planning support for program-specific or business meetings. Works under minimal technical direction of Task Order Program Managers and Senior Scientific Managers, engaging with leaders as needed to solve problems. Must have experience directly as a biomedical scientific researcher or biomedical scientific research manager. Must take initiative and possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

8. Scientific Manager III: Responsible for providing scientific support as a member of the IPT, including but not limited to taskers, data collection, portfolio coding and analysis, and program evaluation projects. Provide scientific and administrative notetaking support by recording critical information from research site visits, program-specific research and business meetings, Inquiry Review Panel meetings, and CDMRP-specified working groups. Must be capable of drafting scientific press releases and program-specific materials to highlight research projects. Responsible for support in preparing funding opportunity announcements, application instructions, and associated forms. Provides senior experience in assisting the Scientific Manager to conduct Stakeholders, Vision Setting, Pre-Application Screening, and Programmatic Review. Provide scientific planning support for program-specific or business meetings. Works under minimal technical direction of Task Order Program Managers and Senior Scientific Managers, engaging with leaders as needed to solve problems. Must have experience directly as a biomedical scientific researcher or biomedical scientific research manager. Must take initiative, work with little to no oversight, and possess excellent managerial, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

9. Subject Matter Expert: Serve as the subject matter expert supporting the PM or IPT in specified areas of expertise and provides industry best practice solutions to extremely complex problems being addressed. Must possess desired directly-relevant skills, knowledge, and experience and be a currently-recognized expert in the areas of expertise. Must possess the ability to analyze extremely complex problems, recommend best practice solutions, and assist executive level management with monitoring and execution oversight. Must have exceptional written and oral communication skills, along with the ability to work well both independently and in a team environment. An advanced degree, professional degree, professional licensure, and/or board certification from a recognized accrediting body may be required, depending on the subject matter area of expertise required.

10. Database Administration Manager: Manages the administration of the companies’ contractor-owned, contractor-operated database. Analyzes the customer’s needs and develops a long-term strategy for data sharing and storage. Establishes internal policies and procedures related to data security and integrity and monitors and limits database access as needed. Oversees the design, maintenance and implementation of the system that manage the internal database. Must be familiar with a variety of the fields’ concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Leads and directs the work of others.

11. Database Administrator: Develops, implements, administers, and maintains policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the companies’ database. Implements data models, database designs, data access and table maintenance codes. Resolves database performance and capacity issues, and replication and other distributed data issues. Must be familiar with concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.

12. Financial Analyst I: Complies and analyzes financial information. Develops cost estimates to support the government and determines financial resources required to implement support. Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately. Track expenditures and create invoices for uploading into the government’s invoicing business system. Performs a variety of complicated tasks using Microsoft Office. Ensures all transactions are audit-ready and transparent. Must possess knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the financial field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under direct supervision.

13. Financial Analyst II: Complies and analyzes financial information. Develops cost estimates to support the government and determines financial resources required to implement support. Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately. Track expenditures and create invoices for uploading into the government’s invoicing business system. Performs a variety of complicated tasks using Microsoft Office. Ensures all transactions are audit-ready and transparent. Must possess knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the financial field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under minimal supervision.

14. Production/Video Manager: Identifies customer requirements, specifications, and concepts required to complete the task. Determines an appropriate plan and schedule to complete the requirements. Gathers and/or ascertains sources of information and performs photograph searches. Designs promotional materials. Consults with customers to determine the most efficient execution of production design including staging and lighting environment. Coordinates video shoots and provides post-production support to the customer. Maintains document quality and consistency. Determines printing and reproduction requirements. Must perform work within strict media deadlines. Coordinate with customer with regards to specific rules and regulations. Must be familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity is expected. Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.

15. Graphic Design Specialist: Uses knowledge of current graphic design software to produce graphic art and visual materials for promotions, advertisements, film, packaging, and informative and instructional material through a variety of media outlets such as websites. Generates and manipulates graphic images, animations, sound, text and video into consolidated and seamless multimedia programs. Must remain abreast of technological advances in the field and be able to identify areas of use in the organization. Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Performs a variety of tasks. Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.

16. Conference Specialist I: Confirms meeting dates and milestones. Locates suitable meeting venues and conduct site visits when appropriate. Selects venues and ensure all meeting requirements are satisfied. Develops advanced web registration procedures. Prepares and sends logistical and information al electronic mailings to meeting attendees. Provides on-site meeting support. Coordinates reimbursement of travel expenses in accordance with government regulations. Must remain abreast of government meeting and conference policies and procedures and prepare approval documents and after action reports as appropriate. Works under direct supervision. Must take initiative and possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

17. Conference Specialist II: Confirms meeting dates and milestones. Locates suitable meeting venues and conduct site visits when appropriate. Selects venues and ensure all meeting requirements are satisfied. Develops advanced web registration procedures. Prepares and sends logistical and information al electronic mailings to meeting attendees. Provides on-site meeting support. Coordinates reimbursement of travel expenses in accordance with government regulations. Must remain abreast of government meeting and conference policies and procedures and prepare approval documents and after action reports as appropriate. Typically leads work of others. Works under minimal supervision. Must take initiative and possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

18. Technical Writer/Editor I: Edits, proofreads, and checks format while adhering to military, government, and scientific guidelines. Ensures accurate grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, clarity, and comprehension in documents. Ensures consistency amongst similar documents. Must be familiar with standards concepts, practices, and procedures within this field. Works under direct supervision. Must possess excellent written communication skills and have the ability to work independently.

19. Technical Writer/Editor II: Edits, proofreads, and checks format while adhering to military, government, and scientific guidelines. Ensures accurate grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, clarity, and comprehension in documents. Ensures consistency amongst similar documents. Must be familiar with standards concepts, practices, and procedures within this field. Works under minimal supervision. Typically leads work of others. Must possess excellent written communication skills and have the ability to work independently.

20. Administrative Specialist I: Creates and edits general administrative documentation using various software packages such as Microsoft Office. Prepares and edits management support documentation. Performs a variety of support services such as customer building access control, answering telephones, receptionist duties, and preparing travel documentation utilizing the customer provided Defense Travel System. Process all travel claims. Coordinates customer courier and mail service and deliver mail as appropriate. Works under immediate supervision.

21. Administrative Specialist II: Creates and edits documentation using various software packages such as Microsoft Office. Prepares and edits management support documentation. Performs a variety of support services such as customer building access control, answering telephones, receptionist duties, and preparing travel documentation utilizing the customer provided Defense Travel System. Process all travel claims. Coordinates customer courier and mail service and deliver mail as appropriate. May be required to interact with customer program managers and science officers in carrying out all administrative support functions. Works under minimal supervision.

22. Administrative Specialist III: Creates and edits complex documentation using various software packages such as Microsoft Office. Prepares and edits management support documentation. Performs a variety of support services such as customer building access control, answering telephones, receptionist duties, and preparing travel documentation utilizing the customer provided Defense Travel System. Process all travel claims. Coordinates customer courier and mail service and deliver mail as appropriate. May be required to interact with senior customer leaders such as high level military and civilian personnel. High skill personnel may also have duties such as coordinating and directing a variety of support services such as ensuring approved security practices are applied relative to personnel, document control, and scheduling. Typically leads the work of others. Must take initiative and possess excellent written and oral communication skills.