Attachment_1_-_ListOfLaborCategories.pdf

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Attachment 1

LIST OF LABOR CATEGORIES

FOR

TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES

POST DEPLOYMENT SOFTWARE SUPPORT

(PDSS)

Assistant Program Manager

Close Combat Tactical Trainer

(CCTT)

Labor by Category.

I. Administrative.

1. Assistant, Administrative/Office Automation

2. Information Assurance Analyst

II. Engineers.

3. Engineer, Software

4. Engineer, Systems

5. Engineer, Systems Engineer Lead (Key Personnel)

6. Engineer, Synthetic Natural Environment

7. Engineer, Network

8. Engineer, Visual Systems Lead (Key Personnel)

9. Engineer, Mission Command Lead (Key Personnel)

10. Engineer, Integration and Test Lead (Key Personnel)

11. Engineer, Test

12. Engineer, Chief Architect (Key Personnel)

13. Programmer

III. Logistics/Supply/Property.

14. Configuration Management

15. Special, Publication

16. Specialist, Supply

IV. Program Management.

17. Coordinator, Product/Project

18. Program Manager (Key Personnel)

V. Technical/Others.

19. Specialist, Training

20. Analyst, Military/ Subject Matter Expert (SME) (Key Personnel)

21. Technician, Electronics

22. Lab Manager

1. Administrative Assistant/Office Automation.

Performs a variety of administrative functions. Schedules appointments, gives information to callers, and takes dictation. Composes memos, transcribes notes, and researches and creates presentations. Generates reports, handles multiple projects, and prepares and monitors invoices and expense reports. May assist with compiling and developing the annual budget. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Skills.

Minimum Expected Level.

- Basic knowledge of organizational structure and functions of the office to route visitors, phone calls, incoming correspondence, other information to the appropriate official personnel; and filing procedures for proper placement and retrieval of files.

- Ability to prepare and/or edit written correspondence, ensuring proper use of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

- Ability to plan and organize work.

- Ability to access or locate information through the use of a personal computer or terminal.

- Knowledge of general office administrative and clerical procedures.

- Ability to use office automation tools and techniques to support office operations.

- Knowledge of general office automation software, practices, and procedures.

2. Information Assurance Analyst.

Troubleshoots network access problems and implements network security policies and procedures. Ensures network (LAN/WAN, telecommunications, and voice) security access and protects against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction. Familiar with a variety of the field's (Information Technology, IT) concepts, practices, and procedures; e.g., data storage, software applications, networking. Information technology refers to systems and services used in the automated acquisition, storage, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, assurance, or reception of information. Information technology includes computers, network components, peripheral equipment, software, firmware, services, and related resources. This position also applies to work that involves applying analytical processes to the planning, design and implementation of new and improved information systems to meet the business requirements of customer organizations.

Skills.

Minimum Expected Level.

- Ability to apply knowledge of information security methodologies.

- Knowledge of information assurance processing standards and procedures.

- Ability to apply knowledge of current information assurance technology and practices.

- Knowledge of computer systems acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures.

- Knowledge of a wide range of Information Technology and Information Assurance concepts, principals and practices required to plan, direct, and evaluate security programs for Automated Information Systems.

- Ability to examine plans for new facilities and equipment and make suggestions for improvement while projects are still in the design stage.

- Ability to employ state of the art computer security software to accomplish a variety of security-related activities on Automated Information Systems.

3. Software Engineer.

Designs, modifies, develops, writes, implements, and tests software programming applications.

Supports and/or installs software applications/operating systems. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. This position requires primarily the application of knowledge of:

(1) Fundamentals and principles of professional engineering; (2) computer hardware, systems software, and computer system architecture and integration; and (3) mathematics, including calculus, probability, statistics, discrete structures, and modern algebra. The work pertains primarily to the research, design, development, testing, evaluation, and maintenance of computer hardware and software systems in an integrated manner. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. May report directly to a project lead or manager.

A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Skills.

Minimum Expected Level.

- Knowledge of current modeling and simulation principles, techniques, processes, regulations, and policies.

- Knowledge of software acquisition management, software development methodologies and software engineering processes.

- Expertise in applying current and evolving engineering technologies.

- Ability to provide technical advice on the conceptual design of simulations, simulators, training, and instrumentation systems required to support complex military equipment or systems.

- Ability to execute complex, multi-faceted projects within time constraints.

- Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a related area and 0-2 years’ experience in the field or in a related area.

4. Systems Engineer.

Responsible for design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. Performs engineering design and requirements evaluations. May develop a range of products. Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures. At a higher level of expertise this position provides expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of technical products and systems.

Resolves highly complex technical issues and conducts advanced research. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. May report to an executive or a manager.

Skills.

Minimum Expected Level.

- Knowledge of standard systems engineering, computer software and hardware principles to support the acquisition and life cycle management of electronic, computer based military systems or simulation, simulators, training systems and instrumentation projects.

- Knowledge of software acquisition management, software development methodologies and software engineering processes.

- Knowledge of the application of current engineering technology as related to the design of electronic computer-based military equipment.

- Ability to analyze statistical and performance data that is helpful to perform market surveys, risk analysis, trade-off studies, baseline cost estimates and reliability, availability, maintainability (RAM) analysis needed to support the materiel acquisition decision making process.

- Ability to coordinate engineering, procurement, program control, configuration, test, manufacturing, and integrated logistics support.

- Ability to execute complex, multi-faceted projects within established financial and time constraints.

5. Synthetic Natural Environment Engineer.

Provides expert judgment on: (1) fundamentals and principles of professional engineering; (2) computer hardware, systems software, and computer system architecture and integration; and (3) mathematics, including calculus, probability, statistics, discrete structures, and modern algebra.

The work pertains primarily to the research, design, development, testing, evaluation, and maintenance of computer hardware and software systems in an integrated manner. Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.

Skills.

Minimum Expected Level.

- Knowledge of software development methodologies and software engineering processes.

- Knowledge of the application of current computer graphics technology, three dimensional modeling concepts, terrain databases, and Synthetic Natural Environment (SNE) technology as related to the design of electronic computer based simulation or training systems equipment.

- Knowledge of systems engineering techniques to include requirements analysis and design methodologies.

- Knowledge of current modeling and simulation principles, techniques and processes.

6. Networks Engineer.

This position requires primarily the application of knowledge of: (1) the physical and engineering sciences and mathematics; (2) electronic phenomena; and (3) the principles, techniques, and practices of electronics engineering. The work pertains primarily to electronic circuits, circuit elements, equipment, systems, and associated phenomena concerned with electromagnetic or acoustical wave energy or electrical information for purposes such as communication, computation, sensing, control, measurement, and navigation. It also pertains to the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of telecommunication networks, systems and equipment. Analyzes existing networks and equipment and identifies opportunities for improvement. Develops solutions that meet business requirements.

Skills.

Minimum Expected Level.

- Knowledge of systems engineering techniques to include requirements analysis and design methodologies.

- Knowledge of the application of current communication systems technology as related to the design of fiber-optic or radio frequency networks.

- Knowledge of local and wide area network protocols, internet connectivity and troubleshooting techniques.

- Knowledge of network performance analysis techniques.

7. Visual Systems Engineer.

Provides expert judgment on: (1) fundamentals and principles of professional engineering; (2) computer hardware, systems software, and computer system architecture and integration; and (3) mathematics, including calculus, probability, statistics, discrete structures, and modern algebra.

The work pertains primarily to the research, design, development, testing, evaluation, and maintenance of computer hardware and software systems in an integrated manner. Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.

Minimum Expected Level.

- Knowledge of the application of current visual systems and computer graphics technology including three dimensional modeling, terrain databases, image generators and display systems as related to the design of electronic computer based simulation or training systems equipment.

- Knowledge of software development methodologies and software engineering processes.

- Knowledge of systems engineering techniques to include requirements analysis and design methodologies.

- Knowledge of current modeling and simulation principles, techniques and processes.

- Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

8. Test Engineer.

Interacts with other engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications. Identifies functional problems and suggests resolutions. Analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports. Primarily involved in the application of, or research into computer science methods and techniques to store, manipulate, transform or present information by means of computer systems. The primary requirements of the work are: (1) Provides technical expertise on specific products, operating systems and specialized environments; (2) Test software releases during the product development; (3) writes or assists in the development of test plans and test procedures; (3) Reports test results and enters problems and issues in to the problem reporting database; (4) Configures necessary hardware and operating environments as needed to complete assigned testing.

Skills.

Minimum Expected Level.

- Knowledge of the theoretical foundations of computer science including computer system architecture and system software organization, theoretical models for the representation and transformation of information structures.

- Knowledge of and skills in variety of computer programming languages.

- Knowledge of current modeling and simulation principles, techniques and processes.

- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the testing field.

9. Chief Software Architect (Engineer).

Responsible for all the software development within the PDSS organization. Directs the software engineering function in developing, releasing, and maintaining software applications/operating systems within the organization. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Identifies the appropriate software architecture based on given requirements and design elements contained in a specification. Leads the review process for software architecture documents. Ensures the overall integrity of the program’s software architecture and validates it against the system requirements.

Skills.

Minimum Expected Level.

- Knowledge of current modeling and simulation principles, techniques, processes, regulations, and policies.

- Knowledge of software acquisition management, software development methodologies and software engineering processes.

- Expertise in applying current and evolving engineering technologies.

- Ability to provide technical advice on the conceptual design of simulations, simulators, training, and instrumentation systems required to support complex military equipment or systems.

- Ability to execute complex, multi-faceted projects within time constraints.

- Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a related area and at least 10 years’ experience in the field.

10. Configuration Management Specialist.

Position involves analyzing changes of product design to determine the effect on the end product and prepares documentation necessary for effecting the change. Coordinates with program management and end users to determine a process for change reporting. Reviews released engineering change data and changers documenting activities to ensure adherence to configuration management procedures and policies.

Skills.

Minimum Expected Level.

- Broad Knowledge of configuration management principles, concepts, policies and regulations.

- Ability to integrate the separate functions in planning or implementing a configuration management program.

- Ability to gather, analyze, and present facts.

- Ability to identify problems and develop innovative solutions.

- Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, and procedures.

- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups outside immediate work unit.

11. Publication Specialist.

Individual has experience with writing or editing technical materials, such as reports of research findings; scientific or technical articles, news releases, and periodicals; regulations in technical areas; technical manuals, specifications, brochures, and pamphlets; or speeches or scripts on scientific or technical subjects. Technical writers and technical editors draw on a substantial knowledge of a particular subject-matter area, such as the natural or social sciences, engineering, law, or other fields. The work involves the development of information and analysis to select and present information on the specialized subject in a form and at a level suitable for the intended audience.

Skills.

Minimum Expected Level.

- Knowledge and understanding of research/development engineering source data, production design data, logistics source data and other related technical literature, i.e., TBs, TMs, FMs, etc., as well as a knowledge of research methodology sufficient to develop authentic technical information.

- Knowledge of regulations, specifications, standards, and policies affecting Government publications; of publishing concepts, practices, and standards; and of recent advances in technology (e.g., digital data, SGML, CALS, ETM/IETM, etc.) sufficient to enable the incumbent to serve as a technical authority in those areas.

- Skill in researching the operation of training and training support systems, reviewing specifications and/or complex engineering drawing, and physically examining samples as required.

- English language and written communications skills appropriate to develop professional written products.

- Skill in applying editorial practices that ensure conciseness, clarity, proper sentence structure, word usage, and punctuation.

12. Supply Specialist.

Individual has the ability to perform clerical or technical supply support work necessary to ensure the effective operation of ongoing supply activities.

Skills.

Minimum Expected Level.

- Knowledge of supply operations and program requirements and the ability to apply established supply policies, day-to-day servicing techniques, regulations, or procedures.

- Knowledge of supply regulations, policies, and procedures governing the maintenance of property accountability records and related transactions.

- Ability to conduct extensive searches for transaction information entailing the reconstruction of records for complex property accounting transactions.

- Ability to use automated supply data bases in order to enter, correct, manipulate and retrieve and adjust property records and to generate various reports.

13. Project/Product Coordinator.

Compiles project status reports, coordinates project schedules, manages project meetings, and identifies and resolves technical problems. Identifies and analyzes systems requirements and defines project scope, requirements, and deliverables. Coordinates project activities and ensures all project phases are documented appropriately.

Skills.

Minimum Expected Level.

- Knowledge and Skills of management concepts, principles, methods, practices, analytical analysis, and processes.

- Requires a broad technical background and experience in various functions such as; a full and in-depth understanding of procedures and authorization and appropriation processes, and a strong management background.

- Knowledge of the full range of principles, concepts, and methodology associated with project management to include planning and completing assigned workload.

- Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the functional and administrative areas such as finance and accounting, budget, legal, and information management to coordinate and resolve questions/problems.

- Knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles.

- Ability to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints.

- Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, and procedures

- Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in the simulation field or in a related area.

14. Program Manager.

Coordinates and monitors the scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of programs assigned. Responsibilities also include aiding in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes and coordinating preparations of proposals, plans, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts. Ensures adherence to master plans and schedules, develops solutions to program problems, and directs work of incumbents assigned to program from various departments. Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. Acts as advisor to program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Minimum Expected Level.

- Ability to provide effective guidance to customers.

- Ability to plan, organize work and meet deadlines.

- Ability to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques.

- Ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations, and procedures.

15. Training Specialist.

Ability to administrate and supervise training program development, evaluation, or instruction in a program of training when the paramount requirement of the work is a combination of practical knowledge of the methods and techniques of instruction and practical knowledge of the subject-matter being taught.

Skills.

Minimum Expected Level.

- Ability to research, analyze, develop, and prepare documents and reports regarding training development.

- Knowledge of Systems Approach to Training (SAT) and evaluation concepts

- Ability to assess training strategies, training courses, materials, and products.

- Ability to plan and develop new methods and procedures for making recommendations to improve training and training development processes.

16. Military Analyst/Subject Matter Expert (SME).

Individuals participate in the instruction, development, and support of training while working in close coordination with the Combat and Doctrine Developers to ensure the synchronization of program's mission (i.e., combat, doctrine, and education/training development).

Skills.

Minimum Expected Level.

- Knowledge of military doctrine and tactics.

- Knowledge of the Military logistics process.

- Knowledge of the deployment and employment of military combat, combat support, and or combat service support systems.

17. Electronics Technician.

Individual possess: (1) the knowledge of the techniques and theories characteristic of electronics such as a knowledge of basic electricity and electronic theory, algebra, and elementary physics; (2) the ability to apply that knowledge to duties involved in engineering functions such as design, development, evaluation, testing, installation and maintenance of electronic equipment; and (3) a knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, operations, design characteristics, and functional use of a variety of types and models of electronic equipment and systems. Such knowledge is related to but less than a full professional knowledge of electronics engineering.

Skills.

Minimum Expected Level.

- Ability to troubleshoot hardware down to the lowest repairable item.

- Ensures systems and components meet established specifications.

- Ability to use measuring and diagnostic tools to test and modify electronic parts.

18. Lab Manager.

Individual possess: (1) the knowledge of the techniques and theories characteristic of electronics such as a knowledge of basic electricity and electronic theory, algebra, and elementary physics; (2) the ability to apply that knowledge to duties involved in engineering functions such as design, development, evaluation, testing, installation and maintenance of electronic equipment; and (3) a knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, operations, design characteristics, and functional use of a variety of types and models of electronic equipment and systems. Such knowledge is related to but less than a full professional knowledge of electronics engineering. (4) Ability to efficiently manage lab resources and direct personnel responsible for the physical maintenance of simulators.

Skills.

Minimum Expected Level.

- Ensures systems and components meet established specifications.

- Ability to use measuring and diagnostic tools to test and modify electronic parts.

- Ability to troubleshoot hardware down to the lowest repairable item.

- Ability to technically manage all aspects of the lab equipment to include repair, replacement, and configuration.