| Commercial Job Title |
Minimum Education and Experience |
Functional Responsibilities |
| Senior Program Manager |
Doctorate degree
in an engineering or science field from an accredited college
or university. Twelve years experience with an additional
two years experience in a technical management role. During
the twelve years, the senior program manager shall have developed
a nationally renowned reputation, as evidence by publications,
patents, and prestigious awards. |
- Provide administrative and technical
leadership in the completion of multiple contracts, including
responsibility for cost, schedule and overall performance.
- Plan and procure necessary staff to achieve
work completion milestones and deliverables.
- Direct the investigation and resolution
of operational problems in conjunction with other engineering
and technical personnel.
- Develop detailed staffing requirements,
assignments and plans to meet customer needs
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| G15 Supervisor |
Personnel must have
earned a degree in an engineering or science field directly
related to the task to be performed. Ten years experience
is required. An additional one year of expertise must have
been in a supervisory role. |
- Manage expenditures of material, travel
and labor hours for contracts.
- Perform manpower planning and staffing
for assigned group and support division manpower planning.
- Present program reviews for upper management.
- Interact with customers to obtain new
business and monitor current contract work
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| Senior Management Technical Staff |
Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate
degree from an accredited institution required in which the
individual is performing. Must have either: (A) a Masters
or doctorate degree in engineering, science, business or a
field relevant to the task area and twelve (12) plus years
professional experience in general engineering, or field related
to the support area in which the individual is performing
must include (5) years experience directly in the task area(s)
and two (2) years in a leadership capacity; or (B) seventeen
(17) plus years professional experience in general engineering,
or a field related to the task area, to include five (5) years
experience directly in the task area(s) and two (2) years
in a leadership capacity. |
- Provide administrative and technical
leadership in the completion of multiple contracts, including
responsibility for cost, schedule and overall performance.
- Monitor fulfillment of contract requirements
to ensure quality and timeliness of services/ deliverables
to various customers.
- Conduct the investigation and resolution
of operational problems in conjunction with other engineering
and technical personnel.
- Conduct employee performance evaluations.
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| G14 Research Engineer
Scientist |
Personnel in this
category are desired to have an earned Masters degree in an
engineering or science field directly related to the task
to be performed. Eight years of experience is required.
This labor category requires personnel with a demonstrated
innovative and research capability. Demonstration of this
capability shall be by evidence of publication of research
papers or reports, or development of innovative processes
or products, or the award of patents |
- Plans and conducts testing on an assigned
project to prove or modify theoretical propositions on
the basis of comments in the literature field, established
research findings, and the experience of other staff members
in the technological area. Interacts with other research
staff.
- Discusses progress and interim findings
at monthly technical review meetings. Continues with project
in original concept or modifies direction based on commentary
and decision of technical review committee.
- Sets up prototype equipment and uses
experimental materials to test theories developed.
- Works with customer line and technical
personnel to test out theories and/ or findings.
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| G14 Engineer / Scientist |
Personnel in this category must
have an earned Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering
or science field directly related to the task to be performed
from an accredited college or university. Eight years experience
is required. |
- Assist in the development of engineering
plans and designs in a particular field for a specific
area.
- Assist in the investigation and analysis
of new materials, equipment invoices, and engineering
practices.
- Assists in analyzing quotations and bids
and in developing recommendations.
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| G13 Research Engineer Scientist |
Personnel in this category must
have an earned Master of Science degree in an engineering
or science field directly related to the task to be performed
from an accredited college or university. Five years of experience
is required.
This labor category requires personnel with a demonstrated
innovative and research capability. Demonstration of this
capability shall be evidence of: publication of research papers
or reports, or development of innovative processes or products,
or the award of patents. |
- Plans and conducts testing on an assigned
project to prove or modify theoretical propositions on
the basis of comments in the literature field, established
research findings, and the experience of other staff members
in the technological area. Interacts with other research
staff.
- Discusses progress and interim findings
at monthly technical review meetings. Continues with project
in original concept or modifies direction based on commentary
and decision of technical review committee.
- Sets up prototype equipment and uses
experimental materials to test theories developed.
- Works with customer line and technical
personnel to test out theories and/ or findings.
|
| Senior Engineer/ Scientist |
Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate
degree from an accredited institution required in engineering,
science, or other field relevant to the support area in which
the individual is performing. Twelve (12) years experience
in general engineering or other field related to the support
area in which the individual is performing and must include
five (5) years experience directly in the task area(s). A
Masters or doctorate degree may be substituted for a total
of two (2) years experience. Requires demonstrated successful
performance of lead responsibility for major tasks. Ten years
of additional experience in areas related to the support area
in which the individual is performing may be substituted for
the degree requirement. |
- Provide Technical expertise in physics,
engineering, data analysis, computer modeling and material
science.
- Submit inputs to technical divisions
and make periodic contract progress reports.
- Conducts a continuous search of new materials,
processes, and procedures to enhance and improve product
line and productivity.
- Interface with customers on a regular
basis for support of engineering and program management
activities.
- Monitor customer feedback and advise
on a broad range of issues related to products/services
being delivered.
- Provide administrative and technical
leadership in the completion of multiple contracts, including
responsibility for cost, schedule and overall performance.
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| Senior Technician |
Personnel in this
category must have a total of 8 years of experience related
to the task to be performed. Each person in this category
must have experience in the following hands-on activities:
designing, implementing designs, testing, troubleshooting,
installing/integrating, and operating special purpose equipment
and devices. |
- Direct on-site customer interface for
installation, design, repair, upgrade and maintenance
network hardware and software components.
- Diagnose, repair, assemble and upgrade
hardware and software.
- Maintain liaison with outside hardware
and software vendors for system upgrades and maintenance.
- Provide technical assistance and informal
training in implementing network programs based on user
requirements.
- Administer and manage complex local area
networks including installation of server software and
hardware, system monitoring, license compliance, virus
detection, disaster prevention and backups, capacity management,
usage reporting and the e-mails system
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| G13 Engineer/ Scientist |
Personnel in this category must
have an earned Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or
science field directly related to the task to be performed
from an accredited college or university. Five years of experience
is required. |
- Prepares scientific and technical reports
for superiors.
- Discusses progress and interim findings
at monthly technical review meetings.
- Sets up prototype equipment and uses
experimental materials to test theories developed.
- Draws on expertise from academia, where
needed, to assist with relevant parts of the project.
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| G13 Program Analyst |
Bachelor of Science degree in
any engineering science or business related discipline from
an accredited college or university. Five years of experience
is required. |
- Provide regular status reports to project
leaders and customers.
- Make Presentations to customers and company
management.
- Manage small tasks including technical,
cost, and schedule tracking and reporting.
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| G12 Engineer / Scientist |
Personnel in this
category must have an earned Bachelor of Science degree in
an engineering or science field directly related to the task
to be performed from an accredited college or university.
Three years of experience is required. |
- Assists in the development of engineering
plans and designs in a particular field for a specific
area.
- Assists in the investigation and analysis
of new materials, equipment invoices, and engineering
practices.
- Prepares or assists in preparing engineering
computations, estimates, surveys, and statistics.
- Analyzes costs for work projects, performs
and assists with equipment and material test studies.
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| Senior Systems Analyst |
Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate
degree from an accredited institution required in engineering,
science, or other field relevant to the support area in which
the individual is performing. Eight (8) years experience in
general engineering or other field related to the support
area in which the individual is performing and must include
five (5) years experience directly in the task area(s). A
Masters or doctorate degree may be substituted for a total
of two (2) years experience. Ten years of additional experience
in areas related to the support area in which the individual
is performing may be substituted for the degree requirement. |
- Lead team in development or analysis
of large-scale software projects.
- Provide technical management and leadership
for a given project, contract or job with overall responsibility
for cost, schedule, technical and employee performance.
- Perform evaluations in the development,
design and implementation, and maintenance of complex
programs or systems.
- Perform site visits and investigations,
and analyze problems associated with directed task.
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| G11 Engineer / Scientist |
Personnel in this
category must have an earned Bachelor of Science degree in
an engineering or science field directly related to the task
to be performed from an accredited college or university.
Two years of experience is required. |
- Perform software verification and validation
on the Enhanced HOSC System used to support the Advanced
X-ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF) telemetry processing
and ground operations.
- Perform software testing.
Prepare various inputs for presentation to NASA on scheduled
software deliverables.
- Obtain required classroom and simulations
training for the Flight Director Technical Support position,
as specified in the Integrated Training and Certification
Plan.
- Provide weekly written report to Program
Manager and work-area lead.
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Technical Writer
/ Illustrator
|
Shall have 4 years
total experience in the following areas: English, technical
writing, usage of state-of-the-art office equipment used for
professional report generation.
An illustrator shall have 4 years total experience in the
following areas: generating illustrations, art work, charts,
and graphs, using state-of-the-art office equipment used for
producing professional briefing and report materials |
- Responsible for quality control, production,
and distribution of documents in accordance with customer
requests and schedules.
- Utilize appropriate computer software.
- Completes projects with minimum supervision.
- Proofs carefully to ensure accuracy,
completeness and consistency in the work produced.
- Prepares artwork with appropriate compositions,
layout and design in accordance with military, commercial
or company specifications and standards.
- Applies creative solutions to requests
and communicates with the client to ensure the final output
appropriately addresses needs, deadlines and budgets.
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| G9 Engineer / Scientist |
Personnel in this
category must have an earned Bachelor of Science degree in
an engineering or science field directly related to the task
to be performed from an accredited college or university.
One year of experience is required. |
- Prepare various inputs for presentation
to NASA on scheduled software deliverables.
- Obtain required classroom and simulations
training for the Flight Director Technical Support position,
as specified in the Integrated Training and Certification
Plan.
- Provide weekly written report to Program
Manager and work-area lead.
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| G7 Engineer / Scientist |
Personnel in this category must
have an earned Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering
or science field directly related the task to be performed
from an accredited college or university. This is an entry
level category with no experience required. However, personnel
in this category must have graduated with an overall GPA (as
supported by an official transcript from the degree conferring
college or university) 3.0 or better out of a possible 4.0
point system. |
- Assists in the engineering department
in regard to product redesign to resolve product or production
difficulties.
- Performs work as assigned by group leader
or project manager.
Provide weekly written report to Program Manager and work-area
lead.
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| Technician |
Personnel in this category must
have a total of 4 years hands-on experience related to the
task to be performed. Each person in this category must have
experience in any combination in the majority of the following
hands-on activities: implementing designs, testing, troubleshooting,
installation/integrating, and operating special purpose equipment
and devices. |
- Maintains and installs communication
cables, power distribution cables and wiring, and performs
splicing as required.
- Informs group leader or supervisor and
line mechanics of potentially dangerous electrical equipment
and corrective actions taken.
- Maintains company-required performance
and maintenance records for electronic and electrical
equipment.
- Plans details of working procedure to
determine material or replacement needs and determines
a logical approach to repair problems.
- Services electronic equipment by checking,
testing, and replacing faulty components, circuit modules,
printed circuit boards, vacuum tubes, and similar electronic
and electrical maintenance.
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| Engineer / Scientist |
Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree from an accredited
institution required in engineering, science, or other field
relevant to the support area in which the individual is
performing. Five (5) years experience in one or more technological
areas directly in the task area(s). A Masters or doctorate
degree may be substituted for a total of two (2) years experience.
Ten years of additional experience in areas related to the
support area in which the individual is performing may be
substituted for the degree requirement.
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- Conducts technical evaluations of systems
and recommends acquisitions and/or changing facility processes
and procedures to increase efficiency.
- Resolves operational problems related
to program implementation.
- Oversees and coordinates the delivery
of timely and effective technical support to worldwide
sites and organizations.
- Reviews and evaluates new-product design
specifications, product assembly, and component test requirements,
ensuring technical accuracy and cost efficiency.
- Develops project budgets, schedules,
and timetables by analyzing engineering project requirements,
area workload, and manpower availability.
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| Programmer / Analyst |
Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate
degree from an accredited institution required in engineering,
science, or other field relevant to the support area in which
the individual is performing. Five (5) years of professional
experience in computer programming, design and development,
and/or analysis. Ten years of additional experience in areas
related to the support area in which the individual is performing
may be substituted for the degree requirement. |
- Performs a range of design development,
analysis, or review tasks independently.
- Direct interface and liaison with internal
and external customers at all levels from quotations to
final design and test activities, design, reviews, and
technical working group meetings to comply with requirements
and specifications.
- Conduct site visits and experimental
investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose
solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations.
- Coordinate and work closely with other
engineering, logistics, financial, and program management
disciplines to define system specifications and requirements.
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| Systems Analyst |
Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree from an accredited
institution required in engineering, science, or other field
relevant to the support area in which the individual is
performing. Three (3) years applicable experience which
demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge in areas related
to the task area(s). Ten years of additional experience
in areas in which the individual is performing may be substituted
for the degree requirement.
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- Perform a range of design development,
analysis or review tasks under minimal supervision.
- Act as a lead on less complex tasks and
responsible for a portion of a design of a design or section
of an analysis or design review.
- Develop, maintain and produce technical
documentation and system/ subsystem specifications.
- Coordinate and work closely with other
engineering, logistics, financial, and program management
disciplines to define system specifications and requirements.
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| Associated Engineer / Analyst
|
Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate
degree from an accredited institution required in engineering,
science, or other field relevant to the support area in which
the individual is performing. Ten years of additional experience
is areas related to the support area in which the individual
is performing may be substituted for the degree requirement. |
- Perform a range of design development,
analysis or review tasks independently.
- Prepare, deliver and submit technical
papers and perform engineering studies
- Verify and comply with engineering documentation
standards and test procedures.
- Analyze and provide solutions for engineering
problems and complex situations.
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| Engineering Aide |
Personnel in this labor category
shall be enrolled in an accredited BS program in Engineering
or Sciences. |
- Plans and directs the construction of
prototypes to meet customer and internal requirements.
- Assists in the engineering department
in regard to product redesign to resolve product or production
difficulties.
- Maintains company-required performance
and maintenance records for electronic and electrical
equipment.
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