ALTARUM INSTITUTE
P.O. Box 134001
Ann Arbor, MI 48113-4001
(734) 302-4600
Fax (734) 302-4997
Federal Supply Service
Professional Engineering Services (PES)
FSC Group: 874
Industrial Class: 8742
Contract Number: GS-23F-0285P
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II. Ordering & Customer
Information
III. Description and Schedule Item
for each SIN
Special Item Number 871-1 Strategic
Planning for Technology Programs
Special Item Number 871-2 Concept
Development & Requirements Analysis
Special Item Number 871-3 System Design,
Engineering & Integration
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IV. Labor Category
Descriptions
Altarum Institute (Altarum) is an independently owned company organized for the purpose of assisting Government and industry in solving problems through the application of information technology. We provide information and analysis expertise to help customers simplify complex decisions for their enterprise. Although the experience of Altarum's consultants weighs heavily in problem definition, we most often base our findings and recommendations on detailed studies of the customer's business processes to understand the impact that decisions have on the inputs, components, and outputs of the organization. Altarum has the experienced professionals and tools that Government program managers have come to trust through 30 years of demonstrated performance. We integrate our work teams with customers and other service providers to develop and implement tailored, effective solutions. Our comprehensive PES service offerings include:
Strategic
Planning for Technology Programs Altarum special studies analyze
the specific engineering performance requirements needed by an organization to
achieve its program goals and objectives, such as:
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Altarum
simulations helped the Army’s Future Combat System define high-level
engineering requirements by evaluating the lethality alternative mixes of
systems and munitions.
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For NASA, Altarum
environmental engineers modeled the strategic planning impact of boreal forest
fires on global concentrations of carbon-based gases in the atmosphere.
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Altarum engineers
performed an organizational performance assessment for the Defense Logistics
Agency generate accurate, and timely financial management information.
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Altarum engineers
isolated the functional interdependencies for key elements of the Naval Supply
Systems Command’s (SMART) Pilot to
improve organizational performance.
Concept
Development & Requirements Analysis Altarum
concept development studies evaluate the potential payoff of alternative
engineering solutions to technically complex problems. These studies include:
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Altarum engineers
developed new signal processing algorithms for Michigan physicians to diagnose
sleep disorders from spectral decompositions of polysomographic data.
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Altarum used simulation
models to conduct a detailed cost and performance effectiveness analysis of a
major Department of Defense sensor system called JLENS.
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Altarum engineers
analyzed the feasibility of new designs and design tools of antenna that
resonate at multiple frequencies and associated passive scattering elements.
System
Design, Engineering & Integration. Altarum
analyses to support translation of a system concept into design include:
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For Daimler-Chrysler,
Altarum designed an open data repository to integrate manufacturing
applications like tooling development, plant floor design, and process
simulation.
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Altarum supply chain engineers teamed with Boeing supplier development
staff to design improved supply chain approaches to manage the nose landing
gear production.
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To provide early threat
warning for military personnel, Altarum designed a high bandwidth, short
standoff ranging system to detect the RF signature of gun muzzles.
Types
of Primary Engineering Disciplines: The university roots of Altarum provide the
organization with a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines that map directly
into the primary PES disciplines of chemical, electrical and mechanical
engineering. These include
sub-disciplines such as: pharmaceuticals; biotechnology; engineering
management; systems, man and cybernetics; control systems; management;
bioengineering; risk analysis; process industries; etc.
Overview
of Engineering Service Customers: Altarum engineers support customers in
military and aerospace equipment and military weapons, and national energy
policy.
II. Ordering and Customer Information
Ordering Address and Point-of-Contact:
Altarum Institute
Attn: Mr. James B. Boedecker
P.O. Box 134001 Overnight Deliveries:
Ann Arbor, MI 48113-4001 3520 Green Court, Suite 300
Phone: (734) 302-4740 Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Fax: (734) 302-4997
E-mail: jim.boedecker@altarum.org
Contract Period: 06/03/2004 – 06/02/2009
FSC Group 874 Industrial Class 8742
Large Not-for-Profit business
Contract Details GS-23F-0285P
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1a. Awarded SINs |
871-1 871-2 871-3 |
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1b. Lowest Price Unit |
N/A |
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2. Maximum Order |
$750,000 |
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3. Minimum Order |
$100 |
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4. Geographic Coverage |
Domestic Only |
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5. Points of Production |
USA |
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6. Discount from statement of net price |
Prices Shown are Net |
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7. Quantity Discount |
2% off orders over $400,000 |
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8. Prompt payment terms |
Net 30 days |
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9a. |
Altarum accepts Government purchase cards below the micropurchase threshold |
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9b. |
We do not accept government purchase cards above the micropurchase threshold |
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10. Foreign items |
None |
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11a. Time of Delivery |
Determined by Individual/Task order |
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11b. Expedited Delivery |
Determined by Individual/Task order |
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Overnight/2-day delivery |
Not Applicable |
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12. F.O.B. Point |
Destination |
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13. Ordering Address |
Altarum Institute P.O. Box 134001 Ann Arbor, MI 48113-4001 |
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14. Payment address |
Altarum Institute P.O. Box 633579 Cincinnati, OH 45623-3579 |
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15. Warranty Provision: |
The contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract. |
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16. Export Charges: |
Not Applicable |
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17.
Terms and Conditions of Government purchase card acceptance: |
The Government purchase card is acceptable for payment at or below the micropurchase threshold. |
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18. Terms and Conditions of rental, maintenance, and repair: |
Not Applicable |
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19. Terms and conditions of installation: |
Not Applicable |
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20. Terns and conditions of repair parts
indicating date of parts price lists and any discounts from list prices: |
Not Applicable |
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21. List of service and distribution points: |
Not Applicable |
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22. List of participating dealers: |
Not Applicable |
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23. Preventative Maintenance: |
Not Applicable |
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24a Environmental attributes |
Not Applicable |
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25. Data Universal Number System (DUNS)
number |
06-418-4468 |
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26. Central Contractor Registration (CCR)
Database: |
Altarum Institute is registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. |
III. Description and Schedule of Items for each
SIN
SIN 871-1 Strategic Planning for Technology Programs
Services required under this SIN involve the definition and interpretation of high-level organizational engineering performance requirements such as projects, systems, missions, etc., and the objectives and approaches to their achievement. Typical associated tasks include, but are not limited to an analysis of mission, program goals and objectives, requirements analysis, organizational performance assessment, special studies and analysis, training, privatization and outsourcing.
Example: The evaluation and preliminary definition of
new and/or improved performance goals for navigation satellites – such as
launch procedures and costs, multi-user capability, useful service life,
accuracy and resistance to natural and man made electronic interference.
Architect-Engineering
(A/E) Services as that term is defined in FAR 36.601-3 are excluded
from the PES Schedule. If the agency’s
statement of work, substantially or to a dominant extent, specifies performance
or approval by a registered licensed architect or engineer for services related
to real property, the Brooks Architect-Engineers Act applies and such services must
be procured in accordance with FAR Part 36.
Use of this schedule for Brooks Act architectural or engineering
services is not authorized. Inappropriate
use of this SIN is providing professional engineering services not specifically
related to strategic planning for technology programs/activities and associated
disciplines.
Offerors shall specify the Labor Category(ies) proposed and the hourly and daily rates for each. Total price for consulting services will be established at the time the Task Order is placed and will be based on the prices offered herein. The estimated number of hours negotiated with the ordering agency and the labor category(ies) provided will be shown on the resultant Task Order. If the agency Contracting Officer chooses to purchase from this SIN on a Labor Hour basis, the resultant Task Order shall specify the Not To Exceed price, the Labor Category(ies) proposed (with the hourly and daily rates for each), and any applicable Other Direct Costs (ODCs).
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Labor Category Offered |
Government Hourly Rate Offered |
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1. PES Executive |
$280.00 |
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2. PES Program Director |
$136.00 |
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3. PES Management Asst |
$88.00 |
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4. PES Analyst/Engineer 1 |
$80.00 |
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5. PES Analyst/Engineer 2 |
$100.00 |
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6. PES Analyst/Engineer 3 |
$108.00 |
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7. PES Analyst/Engineer 4 |
$124.00 |
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8. PES Analyst/Engineer 5 |
$136.00 |
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9. PES Analyst/Engineer 6 |
$168.00 |
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10. PES Analyst/Engineer 7 |
$192.00 |
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11. PES Analyst/Engineer 8 |
$200.00 |
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12. PES Analyst/Engineer 9 |
$224.00 |
SIN 871-2 Concept Development & Requirements Analysis
Services required under this SIN involve abstract or concept
studies and analysis, requirements definition, preliminary planning, the
evaluation of alternative technical approaches and associated costs for the
development or enhancement of high level general performance specifications of
a system, project, mission or activity. Typical associated tasks include, but
are not limited to requirements analysis, cost/cost-performance trade-off
analysis, feasibility analysis, regulatory compliance support, technology
conceptual designs, training, privatization and outsourcing.
Example: The development and analysis
of the total mission profile and life cycle of the improved satellite including
examination of performance and cost tradeoffs.
Architect-Engineering Services as that term is defined in FAR 36.601-3 are excluded from the PES Schedule. If the agency’s statement of work, substantially or to a dominant extent, specifies performance or approval by a registered of licensed architect or engineer for services related to real property, the Brooks Architect-Engineers Act applies and such services must be procured in accordance with FAR Part 36. Use of this schedule for Brooks Act architectural or engineering services is not authorized. Inappropriate use of this SIN is providing professional engineering services not specifically related to concept development and requirements analysis and associated disciplines.
Offerors shall specify the Labor Category(ies) proposed and the hourly and daily rates for each. Total price for facilitation services will be established at the time the Task Order is placed and will be based on the prices offered herein. The estimated number of hours negotiated with the ordering agency and the labor category(ies) provided will be shown on the resultant Task Order. If the agency Contracting Officer chooses to purchase from this SIN on a Labor Hour basis, the resultant Task Order shall specify the Not To Exceed price, the Labor Category(ies) proposed (with the hourly and daily rates for each), and any applicable Other Direct Costs (ODCs).
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1. PES Executive |
$280.00 |
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2. PES Program Director |
$136.00 |
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3. PES Management Asst |
$88.00 |
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4. PES Analyst/Engineer 1 |
$80.00 |
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5. PES Analyst/Engineer 2 |
$100.00 |
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6. PES Analyst/Engineer 3 |
$108.00 |
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7. PES Analyst/Engineer 4 |
$124.00 |
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8. PES Analyst/Engineer 5 |
$136.00 |
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9. PES Analyst/Engineer 6 |
$168.00 |
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10. PES Analyst/Engineer 7 |
$192.00 |
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11. PES Analyst/Engineer 8 |
$200.00 |
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12. PES Analyst/Engineer 9 |
$224.00 |
SIN 871-3 System design,
engineering & integration
Services
required under this SIN involve the translation of a system (or subsystem,
program, project, activity) concept into a preliminary and detailed design
(engineering plans and specifications), performing risk
identification/analysis/mitigation, traceability, and then integrating the
various components to produce a working prototype or model of the system. Typical associated tasks include, but are
not limited to computer-aided design, design studies and analysis, high level
detailed specification preparation, configuration management and document
control, fabrication, assembly and simulation, modeling, training,
privatization and outsourcing.
Example: The navigation satellite concept produced in the preceding stage will be converted to a detailed engineering design package, performance will be computer simulated and a working model will be built for testing and design verification.
Architect-Engineering (A/E) Services as that term is defined in FAR 36.601-3 are excluded from the PES Schedule. If the agency’s statement of work, substantially or to a dominant extent, specifies performance or approval by a registered of licensed architect or engineer for services related to real property, the Brooks Architect-Engineers Act applies and such services must be procured in accordance with FAR Part 36. Use of this schedule for Brooks Act architectural or engineering services is not authorized. Inappropriate use of this SIN is providing professional engineering services not specifically related to system design, engineering and integration and associated disciplines.
If a firm fixed price delivery order is used, the total price will be established at the time of the delivery order and will be based on the prices offered herein. Indicate any quantity discount, if applicable. If the agency Contracting Officer chooses to purchase from this SIN on a Labor Hour basis, the resultant Task Order shall specify the Not To Exceed price, the Labor Category(ies) proposed (with the hourly and daily rates for each), and any applicable Other Direct Costs (ODCs).
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1. PES Executive |
$280.00 |
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2. PES Program Director |
$136.00 |
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3. PES Management Asst |
$88.00 |
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4. PES Analyst/Engineer 1 |
$80.00 |
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5. PES Analyst/Engineer 2 |
$100.00 |
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6. PES Analyst/Engineer 3 |
$108.00 |
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7. PES Analyst/Engineer 4 |
$124.00 |
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8. PES Analyst/Engineer 5 |
$136.00 |
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9. PES Analyst/Engineer 6 |
$168.00 |
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10. PES Analyst/Engineer 7 |
$192.00 |
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11. PES Analyst/Engineer 8 |
$200.00 |
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12. PES Analyst/Engineer 9 |
$224.00 |
IV. Labor Category Descriptions
Altarum Institute PES Labor Category Descriptions
PES Executive
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Functional Responsibility: This category includes the uppermost management level within the Institute, e.g., the Institute’s Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technical Officer and Business Unit Directors. Individuals in this category participate in establishing the strategic goals of the Institute, oversee and report operating unit performance to the Institute’s Board of Directors, quarterly. They are sparingly called upon by individual projects to ensure the Institute’s commitment of critical, scarce resources and/or impart their senior level expertise obtained many years of specialized experience. They are authorized to negotiate and make binding decisions for the Institute |
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Minimum Credentials: A
senior executive with designated signature authority to commit the Institute |
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PES Program Director
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Functional Responsibility: This category provides management and leadership for complex, multi-task projects. It interfaces with government management personnel, contract managers, and customer agency representatives to plan project efforts, establish project priorities, define project work products and resolve project management issues. Occupants of this category have demonstrated progressively more responsible project management skills using their experience to lead wide set of complex projects and programs. They analyze, design and implement improved project management methods for Altarum Institute programs and develop business systems solutions to help solve enterprise-wide problems confronting Altarum Institute clients. They perform strategic planning, business area analysis, audit, and evaluation of these projects and processes. They are responsible for formulating and enforcing work standards, supervising work assignments, establishing project/program schedules, reviewing work quality, communicating Altarum Institute policies, purposes, and goals of project to teams. |
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Minimum Credentials: Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years of significant experience managing multi-tasks projects |
Alternate Credentials: Master’s degree and 10 years of experience or PhD, or equivalent, and 7 years of experience |
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PES Management Assistant
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Functional Responsibility: This category provides senior technical and administrative support in the development of studies, analyses, and research reports. Individuals in this category have extensive administrative experience with demonstrated increase in management support responsibility. They perform basic analysis to identify management solutions to organize and prioritize project tasks, exercise qualitative skills to document project plans, budget performance and progress against these plans. They organize, review produce and edit project documentation to ensure compliance with Institute reporting standards and documentation practices and policies. They perform entry to mid-level professional technical engineering or managerial tasks necessary under the supervision of senior technical management to augment specialized research and technical writing. These Performs specialized research and technical writing tasks. They study advances in the management and technical documentation practices using this information to help implement improvements in project management techniques. |
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Minimum Credentials: High School Diploma with 12 years of progressively more
responsible administrative support to higher management levels. |
Alternate Credentials: Associate’s degree and 10 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience or a Master’s degree and 6 years of experience |
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PES
Analyst/Engineer 9
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Functional Responsibility: This category includes very senior individuals that possess a broad based engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics or comparable technical background and education. They develop and apply new technology and analysis methods where needed to solve complex systems engineering and analysis problems confronting individual projects. They apply their expertise across multiple projects and direct the engineering or analysis component of large scale or specialized projects. Typically they lead the effort in their area of specialization by engineering new systems and performing high-level technical or management services necessary to complete project objectives. Their technical and functional leadership directs the work of others to resolve difficult, technically complex project issues and serve as a technical mentor to other scientific, engineering and analyst staff assigned to the project. Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: electrical engineering, systems engineering, environmental engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science, physics, operations research, mathematics, statistics, and economics. |
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Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or analytical field and 15 years of experience. |
Alternate Credentials: Masters degree and 13 years of experience or PhD, or equivalent, and 10 years of experience |
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PES Analyst/Engineer 8
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Functional Responsibility: This category includes very senior individuals that possess specialized engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics or comparable technical background and education. They apply sophisticated technical and analysis methods to solve complex systems engineering and analysis problems confronting individual projects. They apply their expertise across multiple projects and direct the engineering or analysis component of large scale or specialized projects. Typically they lead the effort in their area of specialization, performing high-level systems engineering, technical or management services necessary to complete project objectives. Their technical and functional leadership directs the work of others to resolve difficult, technically complex project issues, and serve as a technical mentor to other scientific, engineering and analyst staff assigned to the project. Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: electrical engineering, systems engineering, environmental engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science, physics, operations research, mathematics, statistics, and economics. |
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Minimum Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or analytical field and 12 years of experience |
Alternate Credentials: Master’s degree and 10 years of experience or PhD, or equivalent, and 7 years of experience. |
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PES
Analyst/Engineer 7
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Functional Responsibility: Persons assigned to this category hold a graduate degree with advance training a specialized scientific discipline such as computer science, mathematics, heath science, operations research, and management science. They are highly skilled, senior professionals who provide highly specialized functional and technical expertise not otherwise available to the project. They serve as the technical or functional lead, performing high-level scientific services necessary to complete project objectives. Their technical and functional leadership directs the work of others to resolve difficult, complex project issues, serving serve as a technical mentor to other scientific, engineering and analyst staff assigned to the project. Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: operations research, mathematics, statistics, health sciences, and economics |
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Minimum Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in scientific
or technical discipline and 16 years of experience leading scientific studies
in one or more technical fields. |
Alternate Credentials: Master’s degree and 12 years of experience or PhD or equivalent and 10 years of experience |
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PES
Analyst/Engineer 6
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Functional Responsibility: This category includes senior individuals that possess specialized engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics or comparable technical background and education. They apply state-of-the-art technical and analysis methods to solve complex systems engineering and analysis problems confronting individual projects. They direct the engineering or analysis component of large scale or specialized projects. Typically they lead the effort in their area of specialization, performing systems engineering, technical or management services necessary to complete project objectives. They serve as the project leader, or technical director on complex, technical projects, formulating project plans and enforcing work standards, reviewing work quality, and interfacing with customer representatives. Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: electrical engineering, systems engineering, environmental engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science, physics, operations research, mathematics, statistics, and economics. |
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Minimum Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in
engineering or analytical field and 8 years of experience. |
Alternate Credentials: Master’s degree and 6 years of experience. |
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PES
Analyst/Engineer 5
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Functional Responsibility: This category includes senior individuals that possess an engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics or comparable technical background and education. They apply proven technical and analysis methods to solve systems engineering and analysis problems confronting individual projects. They lead the engineering or analysis component of medium to large technical projects. Typically they supervise the effort of other less experienced analyst and engineers on the project, performing systems engineering, technical or management services necessary to complete project objectives. They provide the technical direction for the project and lead projects that have a strong dependence on their technical skill and training. They formulate and implement the project technical approach, monitor the project progress against these plans and interface with the customer on technical issues. Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: electrical engineering, systems engineering, environmental engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science, physics, operations research, mathematics, statistics, and economics. |
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Minimum Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in
engineering or analytical field and 5 years of experience. |
Alternate Credentials: Master’s degree and 3 years of experience. |
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PES
Analyst/Engineer 4
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Functional Responsibility: Persons assigned to this category hold a bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline such as computer science, mathematics, heath science, operations research, and management science. They use their technical skill and experience to direct project efforts to solve moderately complex technical problems confronting individual projects. They often serve as task leader on large multi-task projects or serve as project leader on smaller projects. Their typical duties include analysis, planning, establishment of requirements, functional modeling, development of procedures, development of functional architectures, and other related management and technical duties. They draw upon a wide set of disciplines for the planning, analysis, design, and implementation of business system improvements on an enterprise-wide basis. They often perform enterprise strategic systems planning, enterprise information planning and business area analysis and lead those efforts which focus on their specific field of expertise. |
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Minimum Credentials: Bachelor’s Degree in a
scientific or technical discipline with 7 years of experience. |
Alternate Credentials: Master’s degree and 6 years if experience or a PhD, or equivalent and 2 years of experience. |
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Analyst/Engineer 3
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Functional Responsibility: This category includes individuals that possess an engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics or comparable technical background and education. They apply industry-standard technical and analysis methods to solve systems engineering and analysis problems confronting individual projects. They conduct the functional engineering or analysis component of technical projects. Typically they work for more experienced analyst and engineers on the project, performing the functional and technical analyses necessary to complete project objectives. They provide the technical inputs to projects that have a strong dependence on their functional experience and technical skills. They execute technical tasks in accordance with the project technical approach, report on project progress and develop functional descriptions and other technical material to be used in discussions with the customer. Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: electrical engineering, systems engineering, environmental engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science, physics, operations research, mathematics, statistics, and economics. |
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Minimum Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in
engineering or analytical field and 4 years of experience |
Alternate Credentials: Master’s degree or 10 years of engineering related experience |
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