GSA PES: Labor Categories

This position requires a minimum of 12 years experience in providing professional engineering services and a bachelor's degree in an engineering, computer science, business, or other related scientific or technical discipline.

• With a master's degree in the fields described above, 10 years of experience.
• With a Ph. D. in the fields described above, eight (8) years of experience.
• With 20 years of experience, a degree in the fields described above is not required.

Serves as project manager for a large, complex task order (TO) or a group of individual task orders (TOs). Demonstrates proven skills in those technical areas addressed by the TOs to be managed. Works with the Government Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer's Technical Representatives (COTRs), the Ordering Offices representatives, and the individual Task Leaders (TLs) to ensure that all TO-deliverables are met on schedule and within costs. Organizes directs, and coordinates the planning and production of all contract activities. Horizontal integrates the planning and implementation of multiple task orders when necessary. Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.

This position requires a minimum of 10 years experience in providing professional engineering services and a bachelor's degree in an engineering, computer science, business, or other related scientific or technical discipline.

• With a master's degree in the fields described above, eight ( 8) years of experience.
• With a Ph. D. in the fields described above, six (6) years of experience.
• With 15 years of experience, a degree in the fields described above is not required.

Performs day-to-day management of assigned task order (TO) projects and acts as lead for all technical matters concerning the task. Demonstrates proven skills in the technical areas addressed by the TO. Provides guidance and direction to personnel assigned to work on the task. Initially prepares the internal task plan defining the subtasks, subtask phasing, inputs, outputs, skill requirements, tools to be used, total manpower, cost and schedule for the task, as well as all briefings and progress/performance reports. For potential problem areas, outlines realistic solutions and preventive measures to be followed. Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.

This position requires a minimum of 10 years experience in providing professional engineering services and a bachelor's degree in an engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline.

• With a master's degree in the fields described above, eight ( 8) years of experience.
• With a Ph. D. in the fields described above, six (6) years of experience.
• With 15 years of experience, a degree in the fields described above is not required.

Establishes performance and technical standards for the tasks. Develops and refines new engineering techniques to enhance quality and productivity. Generates and approves testing specifications for the TO. Must be able to serve as liaison for interpreting and translating the various disciplines represented on the task team and a point of contact for evaluation of problems arising from the interdisciplinary nature of the task.

This position requires a minimum of 10 years experience in providing professional engineering services and a bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or other related discipline. Must include a superior functional knowledge of task order (TO) - specific requirements. Must demonstrate the ability to work independently or when given only general direction.

• With a master's degree in the fields described above, eight ( 8) years of experience.
• With a Ph. D. in the fields described above, six (6) years of experience.
• With 15 years of experience, a degree in the fields described above is not required.

Analyzes user needs to determine functional and cross-functional requirements. Performs functional allocation to identify required tasks and their interrelationships. Identifies resources required for each task. Provides daily supervision to support staff. Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.

This position requires a minimum of eight (8) years experience in providing professional engineering services and a bachelor's degree in an engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline. At least four years experience in the supervision of systems engineers.

• With a master's degree in the fields described above, six (6) years of experience.
• With 12 years of experience, a degree in the fields described above is not required.

Analyzes user and system requirements. Evaluates problems in workflow, organization, and planning. Develops appropriate corrective actions. Provides daily supervision and direction to the staff. Analyzes user and system requirements.

This position requires a minimum of eight (8) years experience in providing professional engineering services and a bachelor's degree in computer science, business or other related discipline. At least four years experience in the supervision of analysts.

• With a masters degree in the fields described above, six (6) years of experience.
• With 12 years of experience, a degree in the fields described above is not required.

Determines functional and cross-functional relationships. Performs functional allocation to identify the required tasks and their interrelationships. Provides daily supervision and direction to the systems analysts.

This is a mid-level position that requires a minimum of five (5) years experience in systems engineering and a bachelor's degree in engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline. At least two (2) years of experience in analytical problem solving related to work flow, organization, and planning. Must demonstrate the ability to work independently or under general direction.

Performs complex engineering analysis and design tasks. Prepares specifications and designs, and implements the solutions. May design subsystems. Assists in developing standards. Works as part of a task team.

This is a mid-level position that requires a minimum of five (5) years analyzing systems. At least two (2) years of specialized experience in analytical problem solving and developing functional requirements for complex systems. Must demonstrate the ability to work independently or under only general direction.

Analyses user needs to determine functional and cross-functional requirements. Performs functional allocation to identify required tasks and their interrelationships. Identifies resources required for each task. Works as part of a task team.

This is an entry-level position requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline.

Provides basic technical assistance in systems engineering under the supervision of more senior engineers. Works as part of a task team.

This is an entry-level position requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or other related discipline.

Assists more senior analysts in analyzing user needs to determine functional and cross-functional requirements, in performing functional allocation, and in identifying resources required for the tasks. Works as part of a task team.

This position requires a minimum of three (3) years experience, of which one year must be specialized which includes the editing of technical documents.

Assists in collecting and organizing information for preparation of user manuals, training materials, and reports. Edits functional descriptions, system specifications, and any other customer deliverables and documents. Assists the Project Manager and Task Leaders in performing financial and administrative functions.

Duties: Must be able to type at least 60 words per minute with than one percent error rate. Must be capable of preparing final-form technical documents. Must be able to use various PC word processing software products (e.g., Word, WordPerfect, and Excel).

Must have at least four (4) years of specialized experience in graphics. Must have at least four (4) years of specialized experience in graphics.

Must be capable of preparing final-form graphics containing no errors. Must be able to use various PC graphics products (e.g., PowerPoint, Claris Draw, Adobe PhotoShop, Microsoft Publisher). Must be capable of preparing final-form graphics containing no errors.

This position requires a minimum of 26 years of specialized experience in the functional area being studied and at least a bachelor's degree. A master's or doctorate degree is preferred.

Provides technical, managerial, and administrative advice to the Project Manager (PM) concerning the functional area under study. Makes recommendations and advises on organizational-wide system improvements. Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills. May work independently or directly for the PM.