| LABOR CATEGORY | DEFINITION | OFFEROR'S LABOR CATEGORY | WAGE DETERMINATION LABOR CATEGORY | SUBSTANTIATION OF ADDITIONAL LABOR CATEGORY |
| Administrative Assistant | Provides administrative support in a variety of functions to a department head, team, department or another group in an organization. Collects, reviews, analyzes complex and/or confidential data and prepares reports, charts, budgets, and other presentation materials. Responds to or routes non-routine or confidential inquiries from external or internal sources with correspondence or other messaging. Schedules and coordinates meetings, travel, and other group activities. Has advanced word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics software skills. Typically requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and 3 to 5 years of related experience. | | | |
| Budget / Cost Analyst | Provides cost analysis results to assist management in decision making or other financial initiatives. Performs variance analysis between actual and standard costs. Monitors, analyzes, and reports on inventory valuation, production, and various other costs. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent and 2 to 4 years of related experience. | | | |
| Contract Manager | Assists in the preparation of contractual provisions and the administration of contract proposals. Responsible for preparing bids and negotiating specifications with suppliers, partners or customers. Examines and reviews materials for bids or contracts. Leads and directs others to complete all the work of contracts. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent and 7+ years of related experience. | | | |
| Contract Specialist | Assists in the preparation of contractual provisions and the administration of contract proposals. Prepares bids and negotiates specifications with suppliers, partners or customers. Examines and reviews materials for bids or contracts and negotiates pricing and terms. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent and 2 to 4 years of related experience. | | | |
| Data Configuration Analyst | Analyzes changes of product design to determine the effect on the end product design and function and determines and prepares documentation necessary for change. Coordinates with customers and manufacturers to determine a process for change reporting. Reviews released engineering change data and changes documenting activities to ensure adherence to configuration management procedures and policies. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent and 4 to 7 years of related experience. | | | |
| Database Administrator | Designs, manages and maintains databases of medium to high complexity. Evaluates and optimizes database configuration and access. Resolves database performance and capacity issues. Performs database recovery and back-up. May require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent and typically requires 4 to 6 years of related experience. | | | |
| Documentation Specialist | Develops, prepares and/or maintains documentation pertaining to business processes, systems operation, product development and other technical processes. Researches, reviews, and collects available technical information as basis for documentation. Creates new documentation or updates existing documentation to accurately reflect changes in a product or process. Writes and maintains end user documentation or on line instructional content. Has developed a strong understanding of the technical details of the products or processes that are being documented. May require an associate degree and typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. | | | |
| Engineer, Network | Installs, maintains and evaluates network systems and communications. Troubleshoots the complex network issues involving various factors. Conducts network architecture design, feasibility and cost studies. Must have extensive knowledge of Internet, computer, routers, switches, firewall, etc. Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. Typically requires a bachelor's degree of computer science, or engineering or its equivalent and 3 to 5 years of related experience. | | | |
| Engineer, Software | Designs and develops software applications. Performs coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process. Evaluates, analyzes, and modifies moderately complex application programs. Troubleshoots production problems related to software applications. Addresses problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms. Works on most phases of applications programming activities. Analyzes and resolves problems associated with applications. Detects, diagnoses, and reports related problems. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineer, software engineering or its equivalent and 3 to 5 years of related experience. | | | |
| Engineer, Systems | Designs, develops, supports, and maintains the organization's systems infrastructure, including the implementation and design of hardware and software. Provides analysis related to the design, development, and integration of hardware, software, man-machine interfaces and all system level requirements to provide an integrated IT solution. Develops integrated system test requirement, strategies, devices and systems. Directs overall system level testing. Formulates/defines system scope and objectives. Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results. Works with project managers, developers, and end users to ensure application designs meet business requirements. Prepares detailed specifications for programs. Assists in the design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation of new software and enhancements of existing applications. Provides consultation on complex projects and is considered to be the top-level contributor/specialist of most phases of systems analysis, while considering the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environment. Typically requires bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and 4 to 7 years of related experience. | | | |
| Engineer, Test | Evaluates, recommends, and implements automated test tools and strategies. Assesses, designs, and conceptualizes test scenarios, approaches, objectives, plans, tools and other state of the art technologies related to test and evaluation requirements. Designs, implements, and conducts test and evaluation procedures to ensure system requirements are met. Develops, maintains, and upgrades automated test scripts and architectures for application products. Also writes, implements, and reports status for system test cases for testing. Analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports. Serves as subject matter specialist providing testing know-how for the support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware applications. Directs and/or participates in all phases of risk management assessments with emphasis on analysis of user requirements, test design and tools selection. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent and 3 to 5 years of related experience. | | | |
| Engineer, Training | Evaluates, recommends, and implements automated training tools and strategies. Assesses, designs, and conceptualizes test scenarios, approaches, objectives, plans, tools and other state of the art technologies related to test and evaluation requirements. Designs, implements, and conducts training and exercise procedures to ensure user requirements are met. Develops, maintains, and upgrades automated test scripts and architectures for application products. Also writes, implements, and reports status for system training and exercise use cases. Analyzes training and exercise use cases to determine requirements. Serves as subject matter specialist providing training and exercise know-how for the support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware applications. Directs and/or participates in all phases of training and exercise assessments and with emphasis on analysis of user requirements, training design and tools selection. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent and 4 to 7 years of related experience. | | | |
| Information Assurance/Security Specialist | Responsible for developing and managing Information Systems cyber security, including disaster recovery, database protection and software development. Manages security personnel to ensure that all applications are functional and secure. Establishes and satisfies information assurance and security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands. Implements procedures and methods for auditing and addressing non-compliance to information security standards. Evaluates the organization to ensure compliance with standards and relevance with industry security norms. Protects against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction. Understands DoD security policies and their application. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent, the DoD required industry certifications for each position and 4 to 7 years of related experience. Manages subordinate security staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. Ensures that security milestones/goals are met. 1 to 3 years of supervisory experience is required. | | | |
| Computer Forensic and Intrusion Detection Analyst | Performs analysis, design, and development of security features for system architectures. Provides knowledge in computer and network forensics. Analyzes and defines security requirements for computer systems which may include mainframes, workstations, and personal computers. Performs vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle. Conducts vulnerability assessments/penetration tests of information systems. Develops, researches and maintains proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trend in computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding, and encryption. Identifies, deters, monitors, and investigates computer and network intrusions. Provides computer forensic support to high technology investigations in the form of evidence seizure, computer forensic analysis, and data recovery. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent, the DoD required industry certifications for each position and 4 to 7 years of related experience. | | | |
| Logistician | Analyzes and coordinate the organization’s supply chain which is the system that moves a product from supplier to consumer. They manage the entire life cycle of a product, which includes how a product is acquired, allocated, and delivered. Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 2 to 4 years of related experience. | | | |
| Modeling & Simulation Specialist | Specialist in modeling and simulation functions or operations such as, but not limited to exercises, plans, coordination, demonstrations, and instruction in the fields such as, but not limited to health, environmental, transportation, law enforcement, and security for military, and civil agencies. Supports live, constructive, or virtual training. Constructs computer simulation models using simulation software based on system design requirements and technical specifications. Ensures that models are designed for flexibility to support future modeling needs and enhancements. Performs simulation experiments and analyzes, interprets and documents results of modeling and simulation activities. Presents actionable feedback for incorporation into system design decisions. Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and 2 -4 years of simulation-related experience. | | | |
| Program Manager | Manages and oversees all aspects of a project to ensure it is completed on-time and within budget. Has overall responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors, and contractual deliverables. Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project. Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field of study, industry project management certifications and 7+ years of related experience. | | | |
| Project Coordinator | Creates milestone schedules, drafts vendor delivery policies, derives accurate manpower estimates and prepares technical summary reports for management. Assist in documenting project phases and creating summary reports for company management. Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field of study, industry project management certifications and 2 to 3 years of experience. | | | |
| Technical Writer | Creates and publishes technical documentations and manuals. Collects and interprets technical data or information and coordinates layout for publication. Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 4 to 7 years of related experience. | | | |
| Web/Internet Designer | Design, create, and modify Internet/Web sites. Analyze user needs to implement Web site content, graphics, performance, and capacity. May integrate Web sites with other computer applications. May convert written, graphic, audio, and video components to compatible Web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of Web and multimedia content. Designs and builds web pages using a variety of graphics software applications, techniques, and tools. Designs and develops user interface features, site animation, and special-effects elements. Applies know-how to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures. Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or related equivalent field of study and 3 to 5 years of related experience. | | | |
