Technical_Exhibit_1A_PERSONNEL_QUALIFICATION_REQUIREMENTS.pdf

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1A

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1.0. Qualifications for all personnel (to include key personnel) are listed below:

1.1. Senior Program Manager.

1.1.1. Tasks. Shall be the point of contact with the Contracting Officer, and/or designated representative and shall coordinate all of the work for each TO. Coordinates work for all TOs.

Plans, directs, and coordinates all activities of the Contractor to ensure that contractual requirements are accomplished within time limitations and funding constraints and with the prescribed priorities. Ensures all activities of the Contractor are compatible with the current and projected TRAC models and simulations to include the linkages of Live, Virtual and Constructive simulations in an integrated or federated architecture.

1.1.1.1. Education and Experience Requirements. A Master’s degree in Operations Research (OR), or a Master’s degree in a related field (such as engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, etc.) from an accredited college or university and/or have been awarded the functional area specialty of Operations Research/Systems Analysis by either the military or Civil Service. Have 10 years work experience in operations research with at least seven of those years in technical management, and at least five of those years in management of U.S. Army studies and analyses supporting R&D and ACR of the type desired by this PWS. Technical management experience must encompass services similar to those to be provided under this contract operations research, systems analysis, systems design, software and systems development, systems integration, application development, test and evaluation, research and development, training and user support documentation, and study director accreditation for interactive wargaming and stochastic simulations. In addition, must have experience in the conduct and management of Army Analysis of Alternatives as described in the Joint Concept Integration System (JCIDS). Management experience must encompass Army Analysis and Evaluation and basic accounting management.

1.2. Project Leader.

1.2.1. Tasks. Plans, directs, and coordinates all activities of the Contractor defined under a single project, to ensure that contractual requirements are accomplished within time limitations, funding constraints, and with the prescribed priorities.

1.2.1.1. Education and Experience Requirements. A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an Operations Research (OR) or related field and/or have been awarded the functional area specialty of Operations Research Systems Analyst (ORSA) by either the military or civil service. Also, a BS degree in a field related to the specific requirements as stated in a specific TO. Have a minimum of 5 years work experience in ORSA or in a functional area defined in a specific TO including three years of experience in U.S. Army analyses of the type desired by this work statement.

1.3. Operations Research Systems Analyst (ORSA).

1.3.1. Tasks. Conducts analysis applying scientific methods to support senior Army leader decisions. Develops and executes analytic methodologies and study plans; applying analytic techniques, principles, and tools as appropriate. Develops, validates, and maintains state-of-the-art computer combat models and wargames for use by TRADOC for weapons effectiveness analyses, tactical analyses, and training applications. Designs and tests sub-models, conducts sensitivity analyses, and trains personnel in the proper use of the developed models and wargames. Determines realism of the simulation and its applicability to existing and proposed studies, identifies critical parameters, develops documentation, and examines the efficiency of the simulation. Awarding of the Functional Area 49 (either dual track or single track) is sufficient to meet this requirement. The Air Defense 1181 course is not an acceptable designation.

1.3.1.1. Entry Level ORSA Education and Experience Requirements.

A Master’s degree in OR from an accredited college or university, or a BS degree from an accredited college or university and have been awarded the functional area specialty of ORSA by either the military or Civil Service. Have 3 years work experience in operations research of which one year was in combat modeling and analysis related to work described in this work statement.

1.3.1.2. Senior Operations Research System Analyst Education and Experience Requirements. In addition to the requirements for ORSA, provide coordination efforts to accomplish OR and Engineering tasks in order to produce the products defined by the TO or study plan. Develops detailed task requirements, coordinates support with concerned element, and provides direction for personnel during assignment to the work team. Must possess a Master’s degree in OR from an accredited college or university, or a BS degree from an accredited college or university. Must have been awarded the functional area specialty of ORSA by either the military or Civil Service. Have 4 years work experience in operations research, including one year in combat modeling and analysis related to work described in the work statement. The number of years of experience is inclusive of the years required in 1.3.1.1.

1.3.1.3. Senior Operations Research Systems Analyst Study Director Leader Education and Experience Requirements. In addition to the requirements for a Senior ORSA, must have demonstrated the ability to lead an assigned study effort to include the development of a study methodology, study plan, and study report in accordance with standard ORSA procedures and TRAC policies. Must possess a Master’s degree in OR from an accredited college or university, or a BS degree from an accredited college or university and have been awarded the functional area specialty of ORSA by either the military or Civil Service. Have 7 years work experience in operations research, including one year in combat modeling and analysis related to work described in this work statement. The number of years of experience is inclusive of the years required in 1.3.1.1 and 1.3.1.2.

1.4.1. Combat Operations Analyst.

1.4.1.1. Tasks. Provides military branch and functional specialties in the areas of doctrine, training, logistics, organization, materiel, soldier systems, tactics, techniques and procedures to a modeling, simulation and analysis team. Serves as a simulation functional area model analyst.

Defines requirements for new functionality to be incorporated into the simulation; reviews design documentation and makes recommendations as to how best to model the new or revised functionality; conducts functional validation and testing of new or revised functionality, identifies problems and recommends solutions, and reviews and tests functional related database parameters; and develops functional validation and verification tests. Conducts research on weapon system capabilities for incorporation into the simulation database; designs, develops, writes, and maintains simulation lesson plans to support simulation support teams; incorporates explanations and clarifications of model functions and data parameters in the lesson plans, instructor notes, and fielding notes; conducts on-site simulation controller training; provides exercise support; provides workstation user personnel support in selecting the most appropriate simulation methodology to replicate tactical maneuvers; and provide support in the development of workarounds to allow use of the selected technique in fulfilling the objectives of the simulation. Awarding of the Functional Area 49 (either dual track or single track) is sufficient to meet this requirement. The Air Defense 1181 course is not an acceptable designation.

1.4.1.2. Entry Level Combat Operations Analyst I Education and Experience Requirements. Possess a High School Degree and have been certified as branch qualified by the appropriate service school. Have completed a senior level NCO course or an Officer Branch Basic course or equivalent educational experience in non-military schools. Have a minimum of 2 years work experience directly related to the duties listed in the above job description.

1.4.1.3. Combat Operations Analyst II Education and Experience Requirements.

In addition to those requirements for an Entry Level Combat Operations Analyst I (above), have a minimum of 5 years work experience directly related to the duties listed in the Combat Analyst job description. The number of years of experience is inclusive of the years required in 1.4.1.2.

1.4.1.4. Combat Operations Analyst III/Team Study Leader Education and Experience Requirements. In addition to those requirements for an Combat Operations Analyst II (above), have a minimum of 7 years work experience directly related to the duties listed in the Combat Analyst job description with at least two of those years leading small teams using human-in-the-loop models. The number of years of experience is inclusive of the years required in 1.4.1.2 and 1.4.1.3.

1.5.1. Software Computer Analyst.

1.5.1.1. Tasks. Prepares detailed specifications and requirements for software development.

Writes, tests, debugs, documents and maintains code in a collaborative team environment using project specific development environments, debuggers, revision control software and operating systems while following software configuration management practices and procedures. Provides program support to include testing, debugging, and providing software updates to correct problems or enhance software capabilities. Works closely with end-user to identify project or software shortfalls, problems, or improvements in a timely manner. Applies knowledge of current technologies and applicable emerging technologies to assigned duties. When designated in a TO that the Software Computer Analyst position requires multimedia education and experience, the specific multimedia requirements may substitute for or add to the general Software Computer Analyst job description.

1.5.1.2. Entry Level Software Computer Analyst I Education and Experience Requirements. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a curriculum or major field of study in computer science or other math-based discipline. Has used the Java programming language to complete assignments in four or more classes while obtaining degree or at least one year of work experience programming in Java. Familiar with one or more version control packages such as CVS, Subversion, Git, Perforce, etc.

1.5.1.3. Software Computer Analyst II Education and Experience Requirements.

In addition to the requirements for Software Computer Analyst I requirements (above), have 3 years work experience in job functions related to the Software Computer Analyst functions applied to land combat analytical models. The number of years of experience is inclusive of the years required in 1.5.1.2.

1.5.1.4. Software Computer Analyst III Education and Experience Requirements.

In addition to the requirements for Software Computer Analyst II requirements (above), have 5 years work experience in job functions related to the Software Computer Analyst functions applied to land combat analytical models. Works with minimum supervision and may be a project lead and direct the work of others. Provides briefings and supporting update information.

The number of years of experience is inclusive of the years required in 1.5.1.2and 1.5.1.3.

1.5.1.5. Software Computer Analyst IV/Team Leader Education and Experience Requirements. In addition to the requirements for Software Computer Analyst III requirements (above), have a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a curriculum or major field of study in computer science or other math-based discipline Formulates and defines system scope and objectives. Drafts detailed recommended specifications for complex military modeling and simulation programs. Works at all levels to include the highest technical level of all phases of application design, data source determination, and programming activities. Provides guidance and training to less experienced analysts/programmers. Acts as project lead and manages significant project responsibilities with at least 2 years work experience leading small teams using combat models. Has demonstrated abilities in the development of new models.

1.6.1. Security Specialist.

1.6.1.1. Tasks. The Contractor shall provide security support for TRAC-WSMR security operations in direct support of TRAC-WSMR’s mission. This support spans a wide range of security disciplines to include: personnel security, physical security, force protection, security awareness training and operations security (OPSEC). The Contractor shall provide professional support for the overall administration and execution of the TRAC-WSMR security program (to include providing recommendations and lessons-learned in the development of security policies and procedures).

1.6.1.2. Security Specialist Education and Experience Requirements.

Must have 4 years of progressively higher education leading to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or 4 years of work experience that provided comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, or any combination of education and experience totaling 4 years. Work experience should include the following:

• Comprehensive knowledge of DA and DOD regulations, directives and other regulations and policies concerning a wide range of security issues.

• Knowledge of a variety of state-of-the-art security equipment and devices in planning and implementing protective methods and security procedures.

• Ability to communicate orally to advise management on security issues and to conduct security awareness and other security education training programs.

• Ability to communicate in writing to prepare reports, document security findings and make recommendations to specific problem.

Candidates must meet DoD security certification requirements within 1 year of appointment.

1.6.7. Technical Writer.

1.6.7.1. Tasks. Tasks spans a wide range of documentation services to include preparing/editing drawings, lists, instructions, diagrams, reports, plans, charts, graphs, descriptions, and schedules.

capable of taking data from a written or data-based source and producing a final report for publication to include written and graphical information in a format consistent with TRAC requirements. Demonstrates the ability to work with analysts and software engineers to provide recommendations on the correct way to display data in a written or multimedia document.

1.6.7.2. Technical Writer Education and Experience Requirements. Associates Degree from an accredited school or 2 years of experience in technical writing.

1.6. Subject Matter Expert/Executive Military Analyst/Senior Military Mentor

1.6.1. Tasks. Perform as a senior advisor and/or mentor. Support studies and analysis of subjects that may include but are not limited to: Military concepts, doctrine and tactics; military organization and force structures; training and leader development; requirements research and analysis; army and joint acquisition analysis; scenario development; and army and joint experimentation. Provide general and specialized military expertise, including but not limited to the following areas: Military functional areas and/or battlefield operating systems; command, control, and communications; information, surveillance, and reconnaissance; joint concepts and operations; existing and emerging threats; and operational environment. Participate in the preparation of and presentation of briefings and reports. Facilitate after action reviews and seminar activities.

1.6.1.1. Subject Matter Expert Education and Experience Requirements. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Have a minimum of 5 years work experience and be recognized as a subject matter expert in a specific functional area as stated in the job description.

1.6.1.2. Executive Military Analyst Education and Experience Requirements. In addition to the requirements for a Subject Matter Expert, have attained the minimum grade of COL (06) in the military or GS 15 in the Department of Defense civil service.

1.61.3. Senior Military Mentor Education and Experience Requirements. In addition to the requirements for an Executive Military Analyst (above), have attained the minimum grade of MG (08) in the military or SES equivalent in the Department of Defense civil service.