GSA Schedule

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LABOR CATEGORIES
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
SIN 246-52 PROFESSIONAL SECURITY/FACILITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
OVERVIEW
AWARD PRICE LIST
LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTION

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE
AUTHORIZED FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE CATALOG/PRICE LIST

On-line access to contract ordering information, terms and conditions, up-to-date pricing, and the option to create an electronic delivery order is available through GSAAdvantage!, a menu-driven database system.  The INTERNET address for GSAAdvantage! is http://www.gsaadvantage.gov

SCHEDULE TITLE:  Federal Supply Schedule 084 – TOTAL SOLUTIONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, SECURITY, FACILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, FIRE, RESCUE, SPECIAL PURPOSE CLOTHING, MARINE CRAFT AND EMERGENCY/DISASTER RESPONSE

FSC Group:  63 – ALARM AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS/FACILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS,
PROFESSIONAL SECURITY/FACILITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND GUARD SERVICES

CONTRACT NUMBER:  GS-07F-6068R

CONTRACT PERIOD:  September 6, 2005 –  September 6, 2010 

For more information on ordering from Federal Supply Schedules click on the FSS Schedules button at www.fss.gsa.gov  

CONTRACTOR: 
Davis-Paige Management Systems, LLC
11616 Havenner Road
Fairfax, VA  22039
Email: michealep@cs.com
Website: www.dpmsllc.com
Phone number: 703-313-4128
Fax number: 703-313-4126  

CONTRACTOR’S ADMINISTRATION SOURCE: 
Michael Davis
SAME AS CONTRACTOR

BUSINESS SIZE: Small Disadvantaged Disabled Veteran-Owned 8(a) Business

CUSTOMER INFORMATION:

1a. TABLE OF AWARDED SPECIAL ITEM NUMBERS (SINs)

SIN                              DESCRIPTION
246-52                   Professional Services

1b.       LOWEST PRICED CATEGORY/MODEL NUMBER AND PRICE FOR EACH SIN:
          (Government net price based on a unit of one)

SIN                  MODEL                                               PRICE

246-52

2.         MAXIMUM ORDER PER SIN*:  246-54       $200,000

• *If the best value selection places your order over the Maximum Order identified in this catalog/pricelist, you have an opportunity to obtain a better schedule contract price. Before placing your order, contact the aforementioned contactor for a better price. The contractor may (1) offer a new price for this requirement (2) offer the lowest price available under this contract or (3) decline the order. A delivery order that exceeds the maximum order may be placed under the schedule contract in accordance with FAR 8.404.

3.         MINIMUM ORDER:  $100
4.         GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:  Domestic, 50 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, US Territories.
5.         POINT(S) OF PRODUCTION:  NA
6.         DISCOUNT FROM LIST PRICES:  Prices shown are net billed rates.
7.         QUANTITY DISCOUNT(S): None
8.         PROMPT PAYMENT TERMS:  .5% - 14 - Net 30
9.a       Government Purchase Cards must be accepted at or below the micro-purchase threshold.
9.b       Government Purchase Cards are/are not  accepted above the micro-purchase threshold.
10.       FOREIGN ITEMS:  None
11a.     TIME OF START UP:  30 days ARO
11b.     EXPEDITED START UP:  Negotiated at task order level 
11c.     OVERNIGHT AND 2-DAY DELIVERY:  None
11d.     URGENT REQUIRMENTS:   Agencies can contact the Contractor’s representative to affect a faster delivery. Customers are encouraged to contact the contractor for the purpose of requesting accelerated delivery. 
12.       FOB POINT:  NA
13a.     ORDERING ADDRESS:  Davis-Paige Management Systems, LLC
                                                           11616 Havenner Road
                                                           Fairfax Station, VA  22039 

Standard Form 1449, Contract for Commercial Items (Cont’d)                                     1E
Davis-Paige Management Systems, LLC
Contract Number GS-07F-6068R

14.       PAYMENT ADDRESS:  Same as contractor
15.       WARRANTY PROVISION:  Reference SOW for performance requirements. 
16.       EXPORT PACKING CHARGES:  Not applicable
17.       TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF GOVERNMENT PURCHASE CARD ACCEPTANCE:
             (any thresholds above the micro-purchase level)
18.       TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF RENTAL, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR (IF APPLICABLE): N/A
19.       TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION (IF APPLICABLE): N/A
20.       TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF REPAIR PARTS INDICATING DATE OF PARTS PRICE LISTS AND ANY DISCOUNTS FROM LIST PRICES (IF AVAILABLE): N/A
20a.     TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ANY OTHER SERVICES (IF APPLICABLE): N/A
21.       LIST OF SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION POINTS (IF APPLICABLE): N/A
22.       LIST OF PARTICIPATING DEALERS (IF APPLICABLE): N/A
23.       PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (IF APPLICABLE):  N/A
24a.     SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES SUCH AS ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES (e.g. recycled content, energy efficiency, and/or reduced pollutants): 
24b.     Section 508 Compliance for EIT:  N/A
25.       DUNS NUMBER: 03409989
26.      NOTIFICATION REGARDING REGISTRATION IN CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) DATABASE:  Registration valid 3/2/06

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OVERVIEW

DPMS, is a 8 (A), Small Disadvantaged Business, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Service Disabled Veteran and Minority, and privately owned held company that provides customers the capabilities to proactively plan and manage to detect, identify, deter, defend, and respond to both domestic and international terrorist activities and the threat of Chemical, Biological, Radiological (CBR) and Incendiary devices, conventional weapons and munitions, offensive information operations, and natural disasters. DPMS provides its customers a "Totally Coordinated and Integrated Program Solution" integrated preparedness, security, risk management, and business enterprises services.

We encourage you to use our existing contract vehicle GSA Schedule 084-GS-07F-6068R: Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facility Management Systems, Fire, Rescue, Special Purpose Clothing, Marine Craft and Emergency /Disaster Response, Contract Period: 6 Sep 2005-2011. Government and commercial customers will find us responsive, flexible and e-business ready. 

The success that we have enjoyed is directly attributable to our managers, staff, and employees - especially the employees. We are proud of our DPMS team and I know that you will be too when you ask us to provide services and/or products. I promise that you will get excellence in customer satisfaction.

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AWARD PRICE LIST

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LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTION

Item Number: 00083
Commercial Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Minimum/General Experience:
Four (4) years experience in administrative and secretarial support to office personnel. Perform general office duties including administrative of word processing support, presentations, copying, and mailing. Requires dedicated support and initiative to ensure office performance is efficient and meets all operational needs.

Functional Responsibility: 
Under minimal supervision assists management personnel in preparation of reports, slides, coordinates special projects, works on proposals, responds to various inquires and assists in tracking of all office administrative functions. Utilizes word processing equipment/software, facsimile equipment, and financial/graphics/schedule application programs in support of customer, clients, and general office needs.

Minimum Education: 
High school diploma and technical training for applicable functional area of support.

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Item Number: 00082
Commercial Job Title: Administrative Assistant, Senior

Minimum/General Experience:
Five (5) years experience in administrative and secretarial support to office personnel. Perform general office duties including administrative of word processing support, presentations, copying, and mailing. Requires dedicated support and initiative to ensure office performance is efficient and meets all operational needs.   Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  Performs a variety of complicated tasks.  May direct and lead the work of others.  Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.  A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Functional Responsibility: 
Under minimal supervision assists management personnel in preparation of reports, slides, coordinates special projects, works on proposals, responds to various inquires and assists in tracking of all office administrative functions. Utilizes word processing equipment/software, facsimile equipment, and financial/graphics/schedule application programs in support of customer, clients, and general office needs.

Minimum Education: 
High school diploma and technical training for applicable functional area of support.

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Item Number: 00049
Commercial Job Title: Applications Programmer, Senior

Minimum/General Experience:
Ten (10) years experience, of which at least eight years must be specialized. Specialized experience includes experience as an applications programmer, and knowledge of computer equipment.

Functional Responsibility:
Manages the implementation of detailed designs into computer software. Tests, debugs, and refines the computer software to produce the required product. Prepares program-level and user-level documentation. Enhances software to reduce operating time or improve efficiency. Supervises staff and provides technical direction to programmers to ensure program deadlines are met.

Minimum Education:
A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related discipline. With a Master's Degree, eight years general experience of which at least six years must be specialized. With thirteen years of general experience of which at least ten years must be specialized experience, a degree is not required.

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Item Number: 00043
Commercial Job Title: Applications Systems Help Desk-Analyst

Minimum/General Experience:
Eight (8) years experience, of which at least six years must be specialized. Specialized experience includes management of help desks in a multi-server environment, knowledge of PC operating systems, information systems development, and network and client/server systems. Ability to communicate orally and in writing and maintain a positive customer service attitude.

Functional Responsibility:
At the direction of the Help Desk Manager or Team Lead, assists in management of phone and in-person support to users in the areas of e-mail, directories, standard desktop applications, and applications developed or deployed for the client. Serve as the first point of contact for troubleshooting hardware and/or software PC and printer problems.

Minimum Education:
An Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline, and at least six years of specialized related experience.

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Item Number: 00041
Commercial Job Title: Applications Network Systems Help Desk-Senior

Minimum/General Experience:
Eight (8) years experience, of which at least six years must be specialized. Specialized experience includes management of help desks in a multi-server environment, knowledge of network systems, PC operating systems, information systems development, and network and client/server systems. Ability to communicate orally and in writing and maintain a positive customer service attitude.

Functional Responsibility:
At the direction of the Help Desk Manager, assists in management of phone and in-person support to users in the areas of e-mail, directories, standard desktop applications, and applications developed or deployed for the client. Serve as the first point of contact for troubleshooting hardware and/or software PC and printer problems.

Minimum Education:
An Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline, or a combination of education/technical training and experience.   With a Bachelor's degree, six years experience, of which four years are specialized, is required. With nine years of general experience, of which at least eight years are specialized, a degree is not required.

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Item Number: 00019
Commercial Job Title: Budget Resource Specialist

Minimum/General Experience:
Ten (10) years specialized experience in budget or finance systems.  Must be familiar with Government and/or agencies Directives. Working knowledge and/or familiarity with the automated cost reporting and scheduling hardware and software used to support the ordering Office

Functional Responsibility:
Duties include but are not limited to the collection and analysis of data and the development and distribution of work sheets and reports.  Develops formulas for calculating existing and future costs, researches current financial indices, develops details of actual cost using standard quantitative analyses. Develops and documents assumptions.  Duties also include program planning, scheduling (critical path, float calculation and integrated master schedule analysis); budget planning and formulation (PPBS); cost analysis (CPR, CFSR, C/SCSC) and documentation responsibilities (PMD, PMP, Acquisition Plan, RFP).

Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related field, or equivalent experience.  

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Item Number: 00064
Commercial Job Title: Computer Security Systems Specialist, Senior

Minimum/General Experience:
Ten (10) years experience, of which at least eight years must be specialized experience in defining computer security requirements for high level applications, evaluation of approved security product capabilities, and developing solutions to Multilevel Security (MLS) problems.

Functional Responsibility:
Analyzes and defines security requirements for MLS issues. Designs, develops, engineers, and implements solutions to MLS requirements. Responsible for the implementation and development of the MLS. Gathers and organizes technical information about an organization's mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs in the MLS arena. Performs risk analyses which also includes risk assessment. Provides daily supervision and direction to staff.

Minimum Education:
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, Physics, Math, or other related discipline; or a combination of education, technical training and equivalent experience.

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DPMS Labor Code: 00073
Labor Category: Contract Specialist I

Minimum/General Experience:
Minimum of Four (4) years of government contract administration experience; and strong working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and General Services Administration Acquisition Manual (GSAM).

Functional Responsibility:
Develop, prepare, and present special clauses and terms and conditions in bid or proposals related to the award of contracts.  In formally advertised procurements insure that bid schedule is properly structured, prepare solicitation, determine sources to be solicited, conduct pre-bid conferences, processes protests, determines the responsiveness of bids, and makes award recommendation to Contracting Officer.

In negotiated procurements, plan the procurement action and determine the type of contract best suited to the requirement.

Assist the Contracting Officer in negotiations and award of contracts, prepares award documents, contract modifications, and/or subcontracts, evaluation of performance under the contract(s), and contract termination, preparing correspondence, such as determinations and findings, price/cost analysis, evaluate technical and audit reports, forecast price trends, and conducting labor surveys. FAR & GSAM, Verify and regulate contractor compliance to Davis-Bacon.

Minimum Education:
B.A. Business Administration or related discipline; or a combination of education, technical training and equivalent experience

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Item Number: 00026
Commercial Job Title: Contracting Specialist II

Minimum/General Experience:
Eight (8) or more years of government contract administration experience.

Functional Responsibility:
Management and administration of company contracts including overseeing proposal preparation and contract compliance. May lead, conduct, or participate in proposal preparation, contract negotiation and administration of highly complex major contracts. Monitors company performance for conformance to original proposal.

Serves as primary point of contact for customers. Acts as official company and contracts management representative regarding legal requirements, customer specifications and government regulations. May provide work leadership for lower level employees.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or a combination of education, technical training and equivalent experience.

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Item Number: 00072
Commercial Job Title: Contract Specialist, Senior

Minimum/General Experience:
Ten (10) or more years of government contract administration experience (a Masters Degree is equal to 6 years experience) that may also include supervision/management experience.

Functional Responsibility:
Plans, controls and manages the activities associated with the negotiation, preparation, monitoring and termination of contracts and subcontracts between the company and customers to ensure the fulfillment of all contractual obligations. Management and administration of company contracts including overseeing proposal preparation and contract negotiation. Resolves all issues affecting company compliance and ensure satisfaction of legal requirements, company and customer objectives. Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions. Responsible for the employment, training and supervision of assigned employees. 

Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or a combination of education, technical training and equivalent experience.

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Item Number: 00027
Commercial Job Title: Database Administrator I

Minimum/General Experience:  
One (1) years related data processing experience.

Functional Responsibility:
Applies experience in business systems analysis and design. Uses logical data modeling techniques. Uses productivity tools/software. Applies knowledge of data analysis and database management techniques.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent technical studies.

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Item Number: 00028
Commercial Job Title: Database Administrator II

Minimum/General Experience:
Three (3) years related data processing experience.

Functional Responsibility:
Applies experience in business systems analysis and design. Uses logical data modeling techniques. Uses productivity tools/software. Applies knowledge of data analysis and database management techniques.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent technical studies.

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Item Number: 00029
Commercial Job Title: Database Administrator III

Minimum/General Experience:
Four (4) years Database Administration experience and related data processing experience.

Functional Responsibility: 
Applies high-level of skills in database design, installations, and conversions. Responsible for database backup and recovery procedures, access security and database integrity, physical data storage design, and data storage management. Participates in DBMS selection and maintains database performance. Applies expertise in specific DBMS. Applies knowledge of various DBMS products.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent technical studies.

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Item Number: 00048
Commercial Job Title: Database Administrator, Senior

Minimum/General Experience:
Seven (7) years of general database administration services experience, including five (5) years of specialized experience.

Functional Responsibility:
Ensures efficient operation of a multi-computer site that supports data base administration, analysis, and report production; data dictionary administration; and system development. Performs database administration, backups and recoveries, and works with users to resolve database questions or problems. Coordinates systems resource availability with database analysts, system and application programmers, and other users. Provides advice and assistance to users on equipment operations. Maintains and updates databases and data dictionaries. May provide guidance and direction to less experienced database administrators.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline; or a combination of education/technical training and equivalent experience.

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Item Number: 00061
Commercial Job Title: Industrial Engineer

Minimum/General Experience:
Five (5) years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Functional Responsibility:
Plans and oversees layout of equipment, office, and production facilities. Conducts studies in operations to maximize work flow and spatial utilization. Ensures facility efficiency and workplace safety. Performs a variety of tasks.  Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a team lead, manager or head of a unit/department. 

Minimum Education:
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, or related discipline.

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Item Number: 00102
Commercial Job Title: Industrial Engineer, Senior

Minimum/General Experience:
Eight (8) years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Functional Responsibility:
Plans, develops, and manages the layout of equipment, office, and production facilities. Conducts studies in operations to maximize work flow and spatial utilization. Ensures facility efficiency and workplace safety. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. 

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in engineering, or related discipline.

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Item Number: 00066
Commercial Job Title: Information Engineer

Minimum/General Experience:
Seven (7) years of experience in engineering, system analysis, design, and programming. At least 5 years of experience in information system development, functional and data requirement analysis, system analysis and design, programming, program design, and documentation preparation.

Functional Responsibility:
Must be capable of applying a business wide set of disciplines for planning, analysis, design, construction, and maintenance of information systems business wide or across a major sector of the business. Must be capable of performing business strategic systems planning, information planning, and analysis. Performs process and data modeling in support of the planning and analysis efforts, using both manual and automated tools, such as I-CASE tools. Must be able to apply reverse engineering and reengineering disciplines to develop migration strategic and planning documents. Provides technical guidance on software engineering techniques and automated support tools.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related discipline or equivalent experience in a technical or business discipline.

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Item Number: 00065
Commercial Job Title: Information Engineer, Senior

Minimum/General Experience:
Ten (10) years experience, of which at least eight years must be specialized. Specialized experience, in information systems development, functional and data requirements analysis, systems analysis and design, programming, program design and documentation preparation. The following experience is also required: demonstrated experience in the implementation of information engineering projects; systems analysis, design and programming using CASE and IE tools and methods, systems planning, business information planning, and business analysis. Must demonstrate the ability to work independently or under only general direction.

Functional Responsibility:
Applies business process improvement practices to re-engineer methodologies/principles and business process modernization projects. Applies, as appropriate, activity and data modeling, transaction flow analysis, internal control and risk analysis and modern business methods and performance measurement techniques. Assist in establishing standards for information systems procedures. Develops and applies organization-wide information models for use in designing and building integrated, shared software and database management systems. Constructs sound, logical business improvement opportunities consistent with corporate Information Management guiding principles, cost savings, and open system architecture objectives. Provides daily supervision and direction to staff.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related discipline or equivalent experience in a technical or business discipline.

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Item Number: 00057
Commercial Job Title: Logistics Engineer I

Minimum/General Experience:

Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of general experience in the road area of logistics associated with acquisition programs and /or fielded systems and equipment.  Must be knowledgeable in designing logistics pipeline models for simulation and evaluation of logistics system elements.  At least two years of direct experience is desirable as an advisor in resolving system related problems, such as those associated with interfaces and interoperability. 

Functional Responsibility:
Performs comprehensive studies and analysis of logistics systems and planning.  Reviews policies, processes, and procedures.  Supports the development and definition of acquisition logistics systems elements, database systems, and computer models that provide computer-generated logistics support analysis to support system planning and simulation of logistics pipeline for the purpose of systematic evaluation of performance.  Provides highly evolved an in-dept knowledge of the Logistics Support Analysis process, inventory assessment techniques, maintenance workload planning, technical document evolution (including Integrated Electronic Technical Manuals), configuration and data management, and database structuring and analysis.  Provides in-dept reports on quality and productivity enhancements that can be achieved through automation of logistics functions.  Studies management and organizational relationships and provides advice on implementation strategies for outsourcing, privatizing, and optimizing.  Plans and develops training program requirements and curriculum, and investigates the adaptation of computer-based trainer technology.  Participates in logistics forums and provides facilitation services between Government and industry.  Provides on-site field service support of logistics requirements to enhance inventory assessment and resolve equipment-related problems.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in business or science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Item Number: 00033
Commercial Job Title: Logistics Engineer II

Minimum/General Experience:
Minimum five (5) to seven (7) years of general experience in the field of logistics associated with life cycle support encompassing acquisition programs and in-service systems and equipment.  Must have experience in designing and establishing logistics pipeline models for simulation and evaluation of logistics system elements.  At least four years of experience is desirable as an advisor in resolving management planning issues and/or systems related problems such as those commonly associated with acquisition logistics programs, operational interfaces, and system interoperability.  The degree of competency and extensiveness of involvement in performing logistics services increases according to the minimum education and experience required for each of the Logistics/ Engineering levels.   

Functional Responsibility:
Performs comprehensive studies and analysis of logistics systems and planning.  Reviews policies, processes, and procedures.  Supports the development and definition of acquisition logistics systems elements, database systems, and computer models that provide computer-generated logistics support analysis to support system planning and simulation of logistics pipeline for the purpose of systematic evaluation of performance.  Provides highly evolved an in-dept knowledge of the Logistics Support Analysis process, inventory assessment techniques, maintenance workload planning, technical document evolution (including Integrated Electronic Technical Manuals), configuration and data management, and database structuring and analysis.  Provides in-dept reports on quality and productivity enhancements that can be achieved through automation of logistics functions.  Studies management and organizational relationships and provides advice on implementation strategies for outsourcing, privatizing, and optimizing.  Plans and develops training program requirements and curriculum, and investigates the adaptation of computer-based trainer technology.  Participates in logistics forums and provides facilitation services between Government and industry.  Provides on-site field service support of logistics requirements to enhance inventory assessment and resolve equipment-related problems.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in business or science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Item Number: 00054
Commercial Job Title: Logistics Engineer, Senior

Minimum/General Experience:
Minimum eight (8) to twelve (12) years of general experience in the field of logistics associated with life cycle support encompassing acquisition programs and in-service systems and equipment.  Must have experience in designing and establishing logistics pipeline models for simulation and evaluation of logistics system elements.  At least four years of experience is desirable as an advisor in resolving management planning issues and/or systems related problems such as those commonly associated with acquisition logistics programs, operational interfaces, and system interoperability.  The degree of competency and extensiveness of involvement in performing logistics services increases according to the minimum education and experience required for each of the Logistics/ Engineering levels.

Functional Responsibility:
Performs comprehensive studies and analysis of logistics systems and planning.  Reviews policies, processes, and procedures.  Supports the development and definition of acquisition logistics systems elements, database systems, and computer models that provide computer-generated logistics support analysis to support system planning and simulation of logistics pipeline for the purpose of systematic evaluation of performance.  Provides highly evolved an in-dept knowledge of the Logistics Support Analysis process, inventory assessment techniques, maintenance workload planning, technical document evolution (including Integrated Electronic Technical Manuals), configuration and data management, and database structuring and analysis.  Provides in-dept reports on quality and productivity enhancements that can be achieved through automation of logistics functions.  Studies management and organizational relationships and provides advice on implementation strategies for outsourcing, privatizing, and optimizing.  Plans and develops training program requirements and curriculum, and investigates the adaptation of computer-based trainer technology.  Participates in logistics forums and provides facilitation services between Government and industry.  Provides on-site field service support of logistics requirements to enhance inventory assessment and resolve equipment-related problems.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in business or science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Item Number: 00059
Commercial Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Minimum/General Experience:
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Functional Responsibility:
Provides analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of hardware for products. Develops test strategies, devices, and systems. Performs stress and performance tests on a variety of technical hardware.  Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. 

Minimum Education:
May require a Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent combination of education, technical training and experience.

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Item Number: 00040
Commercial Job Title: MIS Operations Supervisor

Minimum/General Experience:
Seven (7) years experience, of which at least five years must be specialized. Specialized experience includes supervision and operations experience with computer systems, knowledge of hardware, software and operating systems. General experience includes operations experience with a multi-server local area network.

Functional Responsibility:
Manages computer operations. Ensures production schedules are met. Ensures computer system resources are used effectively. Coordinates the resolution of production-related problems. Ensures proper relationships are established between customers, teaming partners, and vendors to facilitate the delivery of information technology services. Provides users with computer output. Supervises operations staff.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related discipline; or equivalent combination of education, technical training and experience.

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Item Number: 00047
Commercial Job Title: Network Administrator

Minimum/General Experience:
Four (4) to Six (6) years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Functional Responsibility:
Sets up, configures, and supports internal and/or external networks. Develops and maintains all systems, applications, security, and network configurations. Troubleshoots network performance issues and creates and maintains a disaster recovery plan. Recommends upgrades, patches, and new applications and equipment. Provides technical support and guidance to users. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May provide consultation on complex projects and is considered to be the top level contributor/specialist. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related discipline; or equivalent combination of education, technical training and experience.

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Item Number: 00103
Commercial Job Title: Network Administrator, Senior

Minimum/General Experience:
Eight (8) to Ten (10) years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Functional Responsibility:
Sets up, configures, and supports internal and/or external networks. Develops and maintains all systems, applications, security, and network configurations. Troubleshoots network performance issues and creates and maintains a disaster recovery plan. Recommends upgrades, patches, and new applications and equipment. Provides technical support and guidance to users. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May provide consultation on complex projects and is considered to be the top level contributor/specialist. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related discipline; or equivalent combination of education, technical training and experience.

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Item Number: 00104
Commercial Job Title: Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Engineer I

Minimum/General Experience:
Five (5) years experience, of which at least five years must be specialized. Specialized experience includes: project development from inception to deployment, expertise in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms, demonstrated capability in managing multi-task contracts and/or subcontracts of various types and complexity. General experience includes increasing responsibilities in multiple areas of security to include chemical, biological, nuclear, operational, physical, technical and security and/or management.

Functional Responsibility:
Serves as the engineer for a task order and shall assist the Program Manager in working with the Government Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR), and the task order-level COTR(s), government management personnel and customer agency representatives. Under the guidance of the Program Manager, responsible for the overall management of the specific task order(s) and insuring that the technical solutions and schedules in the task order are implemented in a timely manner. Performs enterprise wide horizontal integration planning and interfaces to other functional systems.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in, Chemical, Physics and, or Biological Engineering.

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Item Number: 00050
Commercial Job Title: Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Engineer II

Minimum/General Experience:
Ten (10) years experience, of which at least five years must be specialized. Specialized experience includes: project development from inception to deployment, expertise in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms, demonstrated capability in managing multi-task contracts and/or subcontracts of various types and complexity. General experience includes increasing responsibilities in multiple areas of security to include chemical, biological, nuclear, operational, physical, technical and security and/or management.

Functional Responsibility:
Serves as the project or product manager for a large, complex task order (or a group of task orders affecting the same common/standard/migration system) and shall assist the Program Manager in working with the Government Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR), and the task order-level COTR(s), government management personnel and customer agency representatives. Under the guidance of the Program Manager, responsible for the overall management of the specific task order(s) and insuring that the technical solutions and schedules in the task order are implemented in a timely manner. Performs enterprise wide horizontal integration planning and interfaces to other functional systems.

Minimum Education:
Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Physics and, or Biological discipline.

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Item Number: 00051
Commercial Job Title: Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Engineer, Senior

Minimum/General Experience: 
Fifteen (15) years experience, of which at least ten years must be specialized. Specialized experience includes: project development from inception to deployment, expertise in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms, demonstrated capability in managing multi-task contracts and/or subcontracts of various types and complexity. General experience includes increasing responsibilities in multiple areas of security to include chemical, biological, nuclear, operational, physical, technical and security and/or management.

Functional Responsibility:
Serves as the Program, Project and or Product Manager and single contract manager, and shall be the authorized interface with the Government Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR), government management personnel and customer agency representatives. Will also be responsible for formulating and enforcing work standards, assigning contractor schedules, reviewing work discrepancies, supervising contractor personnel and communicating policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to subordinates. Shall be responsible for the overall contract.

Minimum Education:
Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Physics and, or Biological discipline.

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Item Number: 00080
Commercial Job Title: Office Manager

Minimum/General Experience:
Requires a minimum of Seven (7) years of experience in the field.

Functional Responsibility:
Supervises office activities to achieve maximum expense control and productivity. Develops procedures and policies for office activities, such as filing, dictating, records maintenance, typing, word processing, faxing and mail distribution. May also be responsible for the maintenance of office equipment and supplies. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a senior manager. 

Minimum Education:
Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.

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Item Number: 00067
Commercial Job Title: Operations Manager

Minimum/General Experience:
Seven (7) years of related experience, with at least 5 years of specialized operations center management experience.

Functional Responsibility:
Utilizing knowledge of leadership skills and operational employment concepts, the Operations Manager formulates plans and establishes policies for unit administration, operations, training, employment, maintenance, supply, and safety; coordinate staff activities pertaining to administration, operations, intelligence, and material, comptroller, planning, and programming to ensure accomplishment of unit mission. Additional responsibilities include directing, observing, and evaluating the effectiveness of training programs, availability and combat readiness of assigned crews, and operation and adequacy of support activities. The Operations Manager is also expected to implement directives and operations orders from higher headquarters.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline, or a combination of education/technical training and equivalent experience.

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Item Number: 00069
Commercial Job Title: Operations Center Operator

Minimum/General Experience:
Five (5) years of related experience, with at least 1 years of specialized operations center experience.

Functional Responsibility:
Utilizing knowledge of leadership skills and operational employment concepts, the Operations Manager formulates plans and establishes policies for unit administration, operations, training, employment, maintenance, supply, and safety; coordinate staff activities pertaining to administration, operations, intelligence, and material, comptroller, planning, and programming to ensure accomplishment of unit mission. Additional responsibilities include directing, observing, and evaluating the effectiveness of training programs, availability and combat readiness of assigned crews, and operation and adequacy of support activities. The Operations Manager is also expected to implement directives and operations orders from higher headquarters.

Minimum Education:
BS Degree in a related discipline, or a combination of education, technical training and equivalent experience.

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Item Number: 00068
Commercial Job Title: Operations Center Supervisor

Minimum/General Experience:
Five (5) years of related experience, with at least 3 years of specialized operations center experience.

Functional Responsibility:
Utilizing knowledge of leadership skills and operational employment concepts, the Operations Manager formulates plans and establishes policies for unit administration, operations, training, employment, maintenance, supply, and safety; coordinate staff activities pertaining to administration, operations, intelligence, and material, comptroller, planning, and programming to ensure accomplishment of unit mission. Additional responsibilities include directing, observing, and evaluating the effectiveness of training programs, availability and emergency management readiness of assigned crews, and operation and adequacy of support activities. The position would repost to Unit Director or Manager.

Minimum Education:
BS Degree in a related discipline, or a combination of education, technical training and equivalent experience.

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Item Number: 00056
Commercial Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Minimum/General Experience:
Four (4) years of progressive experience supporting and developing government procurements. Possess knowledge of the organization and contents of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency specific regulations, and be current and knowledgeable of acquisition streamlining initiatives and reforms. The Procurement Specialist has understanding of the uses of the various acquisition approaches, e.g. full and open competition, cost plus and fixed price contracts, Government Wide Agency Contracts and blanket purchase agreements, and is able to formulate documentation for the various approaches. Demonstrates good organization and writing skills. Experience in handling large and complex procurements from procurement planning through contract execution. The Procurement Specialist has demonstrated expertise in all life cycle phases of contracting, including the pre-award phase of contracting (acquisition planning, solicitation, source selection and award), and  post award contract administration, as well as contract problem identification, analysis and resolution.

Functional Responsibility:
Develops Acquisition Plans and other procurement justification and approval documentation, Source Selection Plans including development of evaluation criteria, contract line item structures, statements of work, task statements, contract modifications, and contract correspondence.  Performs contract administration.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline; or equivalent combination of education, contract related technical training and experience.

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Item Number: 00074
Commercial Job Title: Procurement Specialist, Senior

Minimum/General Experience:
Eight (8) years of progressive experience supporting and developing government procurements. Possess knowledge of the organization and contents of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency specific regulations, and be current and knowledgeable of acquisition streamlining initiatives and reforms. The Procurement Specialist has understanding of the uses of the various acquisition approaches, e.g. full and open competition, cost plus and fixed price contracts, Government Wide Agency Contracts and blanket purchase agreements, and is able to formulate documentation for the various approaches. Demonstrates good organization and writing skills. Experience in handling large and complex procurements from procurement planning through contract execution. The Procurement Specialist has demonstrated expertise in all life cycle phases of contracting, including the pre-award phase of contracting (acquisition planning, solicitation, source selection and award), and  post award contract administration, as well as contract problem identification, analysis and resolution. May be required to serve as Team lead and direct the work of others.

Functional Responsibility:
Develops Acquisition Plans and other procurement justification and approval documentation, Source Selection Plans including development of evaluation criteria, contract line item structures, statements of work, task statements, contract modifications, and contract correspondence.  Performs contract administration

Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline; or equivalent combination of education, contract related technical training and experience.

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Item Number: 00010
Commercial Job Title: Program Manager

Minimum/General Experience:
Twelve (12) years experience, of which at least ten years must be specialized. Specialized experience includes: project development from inception to deployment, expertise in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms, demonstrated capability in managing multi-task contracts and/or subcontracts of various types and complexity. General experience includes increasing responsibilities in information systems design and/or management.

Functional Responsibility:
Serves as the contractor's single contract manager, and shall be the contractor's authorized interface with the Government Contracting Officer (CO), the contract level Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), government management personnel and customer agency representatives. Responsible for formulating and enforcing work standards, assigning contractor schedules, reviewing work discrepancies, supervising contractor personnel and communicating policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to subordinates. Shall be responsible for the overall contract performance and shall not serve in any other capacity under this contract.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related discipline or equivalent experience in a technical or business discipline.

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Item Number: 00009
Commercial Job Title: Program Manager, Senior

Minimum/General Experience:
Fifteen (15) years experience, of which at least ten years must be specialized. Specialized experience includes: project development from inception to deployment, expertise in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms, demonstrated capability in managing multi-task contracts and/or subcontracts of various types and complexity. General experience includes increasing responsibilities in information systems design and/or management.

Functional Responsibility:
Serves as the contractor's single contract manager, and shall be the contractor's authorized interface with the Government Contracting Officer (CO), the contract level Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), government management personnel and customer agency representatives. Responsible for formulating and enforcing work standards, assigning contractor schedules, reviewing work discrepancies, supervising contractor personnel and communicating policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to subordinates. Shall be responsible for the overall contract performance and shall not serve in any other capacity under this contract.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related discipline or equivalent experience in a technical or business discipline.

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Item Number: 00011
Commercial Job Title: Project Manager

Minimum/General Experience:
Ten (10) years experience, of which at least 8 years must be specialized. Specialized experience includes: project development from inception to deployment, expertise in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms, demonstrated capability in managing multi-task contracts and/or subcontracts of various types and complexity. General experience includes increasing responsibilities in information systems design and/or management.

Functional Responsibility:
Serves as the project manager for a large, complex task order (or a group of task orders affecting the same common/standard/migration system) and shall assist the Program Manager in working with the Government Contracting Officer (CO), the contract-level Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), the task order-level COR(s), government management personnel and customer agency representatives. Under the guidance of the Program Manager, responsible for the overall management of the specific task order(s) and insuring that the technical solutions and schedules in the task order are implemented in a timely manner. Performs enterprise wide horizontal integration planning and interfaces to other functional systems.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related discipline or equivalent experience in a technical or business discipline.

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em Number: 00031
Commercial Job Title: Public Safety Consultant – Fire Services, Senior

Minimum/General Experience:
Ten (10) to twelve (12) years of experience in the field or in a related area.  Familiar with a variety of the fire services concepts, practices, and procedures.

Functional Responsibility:
Develop, implement and maintain company policies adhering to local, state and federal environmental fire services regulations. Involved in the design and development of facilities, work areas and work procedures and makes fire services recommendations accordingly. Responsible for preparing, maintaining, and updating fire services policy and procedure manuals. Services as Subject Matter Expert and ensures client compliance with all fire services regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the company and client organizations. Serves as contact with all federal, state, and local regulatory bodies. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complex tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Outlines and implements training programs about employee fire procedures and accident protection and prevention. Responsibilities also include developing and distributing educational materials, inspecting company facilities, and recommending corrections or additional precautions to ensure compliance to established regulations. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works under minimal supervision

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, related technical training and experience.

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Item Number: 00032
Commercial Job Title: Public Safety Consultant – Health Services, Senior

Minimum/General Experience:
Ten (10) to Twelve (12) years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Functional Responsibility:
Develops implements and maintains company policies adhering to local, state and federal environmental Health services regulations. Involved in the design and development of facilities, work areas and work procedures and makes health services recommendations accordingly. Responsible for preparing, maintaining, and updating health services policy and procedure manuals. Services as Subject Matter Expert and ensures client compliance with all Health services regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the company and client organizations. Serves as contact with all federal, state, and local regulatory bodies. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complex tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Outlines and implements training programs about employee health procedures and accident protection and prevention. Responsibilities also include developing and distributing educational materials, inspecting company facilities, and recommending corrections or additional precautions to ensure compliance to established regulations. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works under minimal supervision

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, related technical training and experience.

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DPMS Labor Code: 00030
Labor Category: Public Safety Consultant –  Law Enforcement, Senior

Minimum/General Experience:
Ten (10) to Twelve (12) years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Functional Responsibility:
Develops implements and maintains company policies adhering to local, state and federal law enforcement services regulations. Involved in the design and development of facilities, work areas and work procedures and makes law enforcement services recommendations accordingly. Responsible for preparing, maintaining, and updating health services policy and procedure manuals. Services as Subject Matter Expert and ensures client compliance with all law enforcement services regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the company and client organizations. Serves as contact with all federal, state, and local regulatory bodies. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complex tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Outlines and implements training programs about employee law enforcement procedures and accident protection and prevention. Responsibilities also include developing and distributing educational materials, inspecting company facilities, and recommending corrections or additional precautions to ensure compliance to established regulations. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works under minimal supervision

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, related technical training and experience.

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Item Number: 00040
Commercial Job Title: Quality Assurance Analyst

Minimum/General Experience:
Six (6) years experience, of which at least three (3) years must bespecialized. Specialized experience includes: analysis and design of business applications on complex systems for large-scale computers, data base management, use of the programming languages. Knowledge of current storage and retrieval methods and demonstrated ability to formulate specifications for computer programmers to use in coding, testing, and debugging of computer programs. General experience includes increasing responsibilities in assignments of a technical nature. Proven understanding and application of government documentation standards. Proven ability to work independently or under only general direction on complex application problems involving all phases of systems analysis is required.

Functional Responsibility:
Provides technical and administrative direction for personnel performing software development tasks, including the review of work products for correctness, adherence to the design concept and to user standards, review of program documentation to assure government standards/requirements are adhered to, and for progress in accordance with schedules. Coordinates with the Project Manager and/or Quality Assurance Manager to ensure problem solution and user satisfaction. Makes recommendations, if needed, for approval of major systems installations. Prepares milestone status reports and deliveries/presentations on the system concept to colleagues, subordinates, and end user representatives.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related discipline or equivalent experience in a technical or business discipline.

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Item Number: 00016
Commercial Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer

Minimum/General Experience:
Seven (7) to Ten (10) years of experience in the field or in a related area.  Specialized experience includes: analysis and design of business applications on complex systems for large-scale computers, data base management, use of the programming languages. Knowledge of current storage and retrieval methods and demonstrated ability to formulate specifications for computer programmers to use in coding, testing, and debugging of computer programs. General experience includes increasing responsibilities in assignments of a technical nature. Proven understanding and application of government documentation standards. Proven ability to work independently or under only general direction on complex application problems involving all phases of systems analysis is required.

Functional Responsibility:
Performs inspections and sets quality assurance testing models for analysis of raw materials, materials in process, and finished products. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May provide consultation on complex projects and is considered to be the top level contributor/specialist. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Performs with minimal supervision.  May report to an executive or a manager. 

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related discipline or equivalent experience in a technical or business discipline.

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Item Number: 00015
Commercial Job Title: Quality Assurance  Manager

Minimum/General Experience:
Eight (8) years experience, of which at least five (5) years must be specialized. Specialized experience includes: Configuration Management, verification and validation, software testing and integration, software metrics and their application to software quality assessment. General experience includes increasing responsibilities in quality assurance, quality control, and team leader responsibilities.

Functional Responsibility:
Establishes and maintains a process for evaluating software and associated documentation. Determines the resources required for quality control. Maintains the level of quality throughout the software life cycle. Conducts formal and informal reviews at pre-determined points throughout the development life cycle. Provides daily supervision and direction to support staff.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related discipline or equivalent experience in a technical or business discipline.

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Item Number: 00062
Commercial Job Title: Quality Control Specialist I

Minimum/General Experience:
Four (4) years experience in establishing QC requirements and procedures, and identifying critical inspection points for assigned programs and projects.

Functional Responsibility:
Responsible for developing and establishing QC requirements and procedures, and identifying critical checkpoints.  Prepares QC plans according to the governing quality specifications or dictum.  Performs quality inspections following detailed QC checklists in accordance with standardized QC procedures.

Minimum Education:
Associate’s Degree in related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  

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Item Number: 00076
Commercial Job Title: Quality Control Specialist – II

Minimum/General Experience:
Eight (8) years experience in establishing QC requirements and procedures, and identifying critical inspection points for assigned programs and projects.  Must be able to work in controlled access areas, including wearing respiratory protection.

Functional Responsibility:
Responsible for developing and establishing QC requirements and procedures, and identifying critical checkpoints.  Prepares QC plans according to the governing quality specifications or dictum.  Performs quality inspections following detailed QC checklists in accordance with standardized QC procedures.  All quality-related problems will be identified, documented, and track through resolution.  When required, provides training to others in quality program requirements to enhance the quality process.

Minimum Education:
Associate’s Degree in related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education/technical training and experience. 

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Item Number: 00060
Commercial Job Title: Quality Control  (QC) Manager

Minimum/General Experience:
Seven (7) to Ten (10) years of experience in establishing QC requirements and procedures, and identifying critical inspection points for assigned programs and projects.  Must have general quality auditing experience.

Functional Responsibility:
Responsible for developing and establishing QC requirements and procedures, and identifying critical checkpoints.  Prepares QC plans according to the governing quality specification or dictum.  Performs quality inspections following detailed QC checklists in accordance with standardized QC procedures.  Performs and oversees inspections and sets quality assurance testing models for analysis of raw materials, materials in process, and finished products. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May provide consultation on complex projects and is considered to be the top level contributor/specialist. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected