Labor Categories

Program Director

Minimum /General Experience: Must have at least fifteen (15) years of progressive Information Technology (IT) experience in a combination of systems acquisition, management information systems, software development and computer communications support activities such as computer operations, network design, data processing and operation, communications, etc. Ten (10) years program/project management experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Responsible for the direction of a large, complex program(s) or a particular function(s) which may involve a single or several customer locations. Directs the efforts of a substantial number of administrative and professional support staff in carrying out the tasks necessary to meet the customer’s requirements. Must have demonstrated capabilities for oral and written communications with all levels of staff Quantech Services Inc. (781) 271-9757 GSA Schedule GS-35F-0127K 2 and management. Must have in-depth knowledge of the areas for which responsibility is given. Meets with customer and contractor personnel to develop and review program plans, schedules, assignments, costs, etc. Ensures conformance with schedules and costs.

Minimum Education: Possesses a master’s degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or other related technical or scientific discipline or equivalent work experience per Quantech’s policy shown above.

Program Manager

Minimum/General Experience: Must have at least ten (10) years of progressive IT experience in a combination of IT systems acquisition, software development and computer communications support activities such as computer operations, data communications, data processing, network design, and/or operation, repair, and maintenance activities; has five (5) years program management experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Organizes, directs, and manages the operation and maintenance functions at a specific site where a substantial number of contractor support personnel are assigned. Manages substantial computer support operations including, but not limited to, systems acquisition, computer operations, system software maintenance, production control, data entry, remote job entry, tape library, etc. Must have demonstrated capability for oral and written communications with all levels of management. Must have a thorough knowledge of the capabilities of applicable computer and communications configurations. Meets with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverable items. Ensures conformance with task schedules and costs.

Task Manager

Minimum/General Experience: Must have at least six (6) years experience in IT systems acquisition, software development and computer communications support activities such as computer operations, data communications, data processing, network design, and/or operation, repair, and maintenance activities.

Functional Responsibilities: Works under general supervision of overall project manager of higher-level company management. Is responsible for the management of a specific task, or for a particular portion of a larger, more complex project. Is fully knowledgeable of all aspects of the technical areas involved in the assigned project. Performs studies, analyses, and tests on projects or tasks which involve conventional plans, investigations, analyses, etc. Receives overall instructions on specific assignment objectives, features, possible solutions, etc. Assistance is furnished on unusual problems and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.

Minimum Education: Possesses a bachelor’s degree in computer science or other related technical or scientific discipline or or equivalent work experience per Quantech’s policy shown above.

Senior Cost Estimator Level I Quantech Services Inc. (781) 271-9757 GSA Schedule GS-35F-0127K 3

Minimum/General Experience: Must have seven (7) years of Information Technology (IT) cost estimating experience. Cost estimating related to IT systems acquisition, management information systems, software development and computer communications support activities such as computer operations, network design, data processing and operation, communications, etc. , demonstrating progressively more estimating responsibility and has managed or provided overall direction and leadership for the preparation of cost estimates. At least four of the seven years of cost analysis experience must be on a major IT system/architecture.

Functional Responsibility: Plans, organizes, directs and conducts systems cost estimating/training tasks in problem areas of extensive scope and complexity. The problems are difficult to define, and may require novel approaches and the use of sophisticated techniques. Has extensive technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating assignments, including the direction of other cost estimators. Keeps abreast of new system cost estimating methodologies, databases and tools. Makes technical cost estimating decisions, which are considered authoritative and which demonstrate mature cost estimating judgment in anticipating and solving complex cost analysis problems. Work requires the technical capability to assess the cost and schedule implications of existing and projected technological advances, as well as being able to evaluate the impact of new and innovative acquisition strategies. Work is reviewed by the Contract Manager or Manager of Major Project (s) to ensure it satisfies customer needs and complies with the contractor’s overall estimating standards.

Minimum Education: BS/BA with 24 semester hours in quantitative analysis courses or equivalent work experience per Quantech’s policy shown above.

Senior Cost Estimator Level II

Minimum/General Experience: Must have Five (5) years of Information Technology (IT) cost estimating experience. Cost estimating related to IT systems acquisition, management information systems, software development and computer communications support activities such as computer operations, network design, data processing and operation, communications, etc., demonstrating progressively more estimating responsibility. At least three (3) of the five (5) years of system acquisition cost analysis experience must be on a major IT system/architecture.

Functional Responsibility: Plans, organizes, directs and conducts systems cost-estimating/training tasks in problem areas of moderate scope and complexity. The problems are difficult to define and may require novel approaches and the use of sophisticate techniques. Has moderately extensive technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating assignments, including the direction of other cost estimators. Keeps abreast of new system cost estimating methodologies, databases and tools. Makes technical cost estimating decisions, which are considered authoritative and which demonstrate mature cost estimating judgment in anticipating and solving complex cost analysis problems. Work requires the technical capability to assess the cost and schedule implications of existing and projected technological advances, as well as being able to evaluate the impact of new and innovative acquisition strategies. Work is reviewed by the Contract Manager or Manager of Major Project (s) to ensure it satisfies customer needs and complies with the contractor'’ overall estimating standards.

Minimum Education: BS/BA with 24 semester hours in quantitative analysis courses or equivalent work experience per Quantech’s policy shown above.Quantech Services Inc. (781) 271-9757 GSA Schedule GS-35F-0127K 4

Cost Estimator/Research Analyst

Minimum/General Experience: Must have three (3) years of Information Technology (IT) cost estimating experience. Cost estimating related to IT systems acquisition, management information systems, software development and computer communications support activities such as computer operations, network design, data processing and operation, communications, etc., demonstrating progressively more estimating responsibility.

Functional Responsibility: Applies diversified knowledge of systems cost estimating principles and practices in areas of assignments. Work requires the modification and extension of existing methodologies and may require the use of advanced techniques. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection and adaptation and or modification of methodologies and tools. Normally receives technical guidance or consults with senior estimators on unusual or complex problems. Work requires the technical capability to assess the cost and schedule implications of existing and projected technological advances, as well as being able to evaluate the impact of new and innovative acquisition strategies. Work is reviewed by the senior estimator or manager to ensure technical accuracy and to ensure it satisfies customer needs and complies with the contractor’s overall estimating standards.

Minimum Education: BS/BA with 24 semester hours in quantitative analysis courses or equivalent work experience per Quantech’s policy shown above.

Junior Cost Estimator/Research Analyst

Minimum/General Experience: BS/BA with 24 semester hours in quantitative analysis courses or equivalent.

Functional Responsibility: Typically uses prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portions of broader assignments normally under the direction of an experienced cost estimator.

Minimum Education: BS/BA with 24 semester hrs in quantitative analysis or equivalent work experience.

Principal Subject Matter Expert

Minimum/General Experience: Must have twenty (20) years of progressive experience in the Information Technology field.

Functional Responsibilities: This labor category exists for the use of an Information Technology specialists and/or consultants who will provide expert support in the area(s) specified by the customer.

Minimum Education: Possesses masters and doctorate degree in a technical or scientific field related to the task. Certification as a registered IT professional may be substituted for the doctorate degree requirement, or equivalent work experience per Quantech’s policy shown above.

Senior Subject Matter Expert Quantech Services Inc. (781) 271-9757 GSA Schedule GS-35F-0127K 5

Minimum/General Experience: Must have fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in the Information Technology field.

Functional Responsibilities: This labor category exists for the use of Information Technology specialists and/or consultants who will provide expert support in the area(s) specified by the customer.

Minimum Education: Possesses bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer sciences, information systems, engineering or other related IT technical or scientific discipline related to the task to be supported, or equivalent work experience per Quantech’s policy shown above.

Subject Matter Expert II

Minimum/General Experience: Must have twelve (12) years of progressive experience in the Information Technology field.

Functional Responsibilities: This labor category exists for the use of an Information Technology specialists and/or consultants who will provide expert support in the area(s) specified by the customer.

Minimum Education: Possesses a bachelor’s and master’s degree in computer sciences, information systems, engineering, or other related IT technical or scientific discipline related to the task to be supported, or equivalent work experience per Quantech’s policy shown above.

Subject Matter Expert I

Minimum/General Experience: Must have ten (10) years of progressive experience in the Information Technology field.

Functional Responsibilities: This labor category exists for the use of an Information Technology specialists and/or consultants who will provide expert support in the area(s) specified by the customer.

Minimum Education: Possesses a bachelor’s degree in computer sciences, information systems, engineering, or other IT related technical or scientific discipline related to the task to be supported, or equivalent work experience per Quantech’s policy shown above.

Principal Analyst/Specialist

Minimum/General Experience: Must have twelve (12) years progressive experience, selectively or in combination, within the general functional area and eight (8) years specialized experience directly related to the specified task area in support of an Information Technology project/program. Applicable functional areas include systems engineering, acquisition management, business process reengineering, specialty engineering (e.g., systems safety, quality assurance, test and evaluation, human factors, reliability and maintainability, systems security etc.), organizational planning, financial management, acquisition

Functional Responsibilities: Responsible for the management of a large, complex systems acquisition program/project or major functional areas. Possesses demonstrated advanced technical and managerial skills; fully knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of a program or functional area. Plans, develops or supports programs/projects; establishes objectives and requirements; adapts and applies applicable technical, administrative, financial and business processes and procedures; develops budgets; develops program/project standards and schedules; monitors outside resources; coordinates and reviews work of assigned staff. Reviews/oversees preparation of all related documentation; conducts reviews, technical interchange meetings, etc. Works independently under general guidelines or objectives and directly participates and coordinates with the highest echelons and authority on all aspects pertinent to the successful implementation of the program or functional area.

Minimum Education: Possesses bachelor’s and master’s degree in related technical or business discipline or equivalent work experience per Quantech’s policy shown above.

Senior Analyst/Specialist II

Minimum/General Experience: Must have ten (10) years progressive experience, selectively or in combination, within the general functional area and six (6) years specialized experience directly related to the specified task area in support of an Information Technology project/program. Applicable functional areas include systems engineering, acquisition management, business process reengineering, specialty engineering (e.g., systems safety, quality assurance, test and evaluation, human factors, reliability and maintainability, systems security etc.), organizational planning, financial management, acquisition logistics, configuration and data information systems, and support or program management.

Functional Responsibilities: Responsible for the management of a single systems acquisition program/project or a major functional area. Fully knowledgeable of all aspects of the program or programs under his/her management; establishes objectives and requirements; develops budgets; develops program/project standards and schedules; monitors outside resources. Has experience or extensive knowledge with the processes and procedures relative to the functional area. Coordinates, reviews and supervises work of assigned staff. Reviews/oversees preparation of all related documentation; conducts program reviews, meetings, etc. Works independently under general guidelines or objectives set by supervisor.

Minimum Education: Possesses a bachelor’s degree in related technical or business discipline or equivalent work experience per Quantech’s policy shown above.

Senior Analyst/Specialist I

Minimum/General Experience: Must have seven (7) years progressive experience within the general functional area and four (4) years specialized experience working in the specialized functional area in support of an Information Technology project/program. Applicable functional areas include systems engineering, acquisition management, business process reengineering, specialty engineering (e.g., systems safety, quality assurance, test and evaluation, human factors, reliability and maintainability, systems security etc.), organizational planning, financial management, acquisition logistics, configuration and data information systems, and support or program management.Quantech Services Inc. (781) 271-9757 GSA Schedule GS-35F-0127K 7

Functional Responsibilities: Performs a broad range of tasks associated with the implementation of standard techniques, procedures and/or criteria as they apply to the technical or administrative aspects of the program or functional area. Uses own knowledge and information supplied relative to the technical or administrative aspects of the program to perform technical studies and analyses and prepare inputs to program documentation as it relates to that particular functional area; reviews final documents or data deliverables for completeness and conformity to requirements. Organizes and maintains management files and other data deliverable files. Participates in meetings, design reviews, briefings, etc. relating to the particular support function; identifies and reports on issues or related problems and potential risks; recommends risk mitigation actions. Works independently, under general guidelines set by supervisor; modifies and/or adapts techniques and standard approaches to solve moderately difficult problems encountered.

Minimum Education: Possesses a bachelor’s degree in a related technical or business discipline or equivalent work experience per Quantech’s policy shown above.

Analyst/Specialist II

Minimum/General Experience: Must have five (5) years progressive experience within the general functional area and two (2) years specialized experience working in the specified functional area in support of an Information Technology project/program. Applicable functional areas include systems engineering, acquisition management, business process reengineering, specialty engineering (e.g., systems safety, quality assurance, test and evaluation, human factors, reliability and maintainability, systems security etc.), organizational planning, financial management, acquisition logistics, configuration and data information systems, and support or program management.

Functional Responsibilities: Performs routine assignment on a broad range of tasks associated with the implementation of standard techniques, procedures and/or criteria as they apply to the technical or administrative discipline relating to the task. Using prescribed methods and information supplied, develops draft inputs to program documentation as it relates to any of the support functions; reviews final draft documents for conformity to requirements and completeness. Organizes and maintains management files; tracks preparation and delivery status of data deliverables. Attends meetings, design reviews, working groups and briefings; reports issues and problems; recommends solutions. Works under general guidelines established by supervisor; receives overall instructions on specific assignment objectives, features, possible solutions, etc. Assistance is furnished on unusual problems and work is reviewed for consistency and completeness.

Minimum Education: Possesses a bachelor’s degree in a related technical or business or equivalent work experience per Quantech’s policy shown above.

Analyst/Specialist I

Minimum/General Experience: Has three (3) years progressive experience within the general functional area and two (2) years specialized experience working in the specialized functional area in support of an Information Technology project/program. Applicable functional areas include systems engineering, acquisition management, business process reengineering, specialty engineering (e.g., systems safety, quality assurance, test and evaluation, human factors, reliability and maintainability, systems security etc.), organizational planning, Quantech Services Inc. (781) 271-9757 GSA Schedule GS-35F-0127K 8 financial management, acquisition logistics, configuration and data information systems, and support or program management.

Functional Responsibilities: Performs routine assignments on a range of tasks associated with the implementation of standard techniques, procedures and/or criteria as they apply to the technical or administrative aspects of the program or functional area. Uses information supplied to perform technical studies and analyses and prepare inputs to program documentation as it relates to that particular functional area; reviews final documents or data deliverables for completeness and conformity to requirements. Maintains management files and other data deliverable files. Participates in meetings, design reviews, briefings, etc. relating to the particular support function; identifies and reports on issues or related problems and potential risks. Works under general guidelines set by supervisor; modifies and/or adapts techniques and standard approaches to solve moderately difficult problems encountered.

Minimum Education: Possesses a bachelor’s degree in a related technical or business discipline or equivalent work experience per Quantech’s policy shown above.

Junior Analyst/Specialist II

Minimum/General Experience: Must have two (2) years experience within the general functional area and one (1) year of specialized experience working in the specified functional area in support of an Information Technology project/program. Applicable functional areas include systems engineering, acquisition management, business process reengineering, specialty engineering (e.g., systems safety, quality assurance, test and evaluation, human factors, reliability and maintainability, systems security etc.), organizational planning, financial management, acquisition logistics, configuration and data information systems, and support or program management.

Functional Responsibilities: Performs routine assignments associated with the implementation of standard techniques, procedures and/or criteria as they apply to the technical or administrative discipline relating to the task. Using prescribed methods and information supplied, prepares draft inputs to program documentation as it relates to any of the support functions; reviews final draft documents for conformity to requirements and completeness. Maintains management files; tracks preparation and delivery status of data deliverables. Attends meetings, design reviews, working groups and briefings; reports issues and problems. Works under guidelines established by supervisor; receives instructions on specific assignment objectives, features, possible solutions, etc. Work is reviewed for consistency and completeness.

Minimum Education: Possesses a bachelor’s degree in a related technical or business discipline or equivalent work experience per Quantech’s policy shown above.

Junior Analyst/Specialist I

Minimum/General Experience: Entry level position. Individual must possess a bachelor degree or equivalent years of experience.

Functional Responsibilities: Entry level positions, performs routine assignments associated with the implementation of standard techniques, procedures and/or criteria as they apply to the technical or administrative discipline relating to the Information Technology task under direct supervision. Using prescribed methods and information supplied, prepares draft inputs to program documentation as it relates to any of the Quantech Services Inc. (781) 271-9757 GSA Schedule GS-35F-0127K 9 support functions; reviews final draft documents for conformity to requirements and completeness.

Minimum Education: Possesses a bachelor’s degree in a related technical or business discipline or equivalent work experience per Quantech’s policy shown above.

Administration Support/Data Tech I

Minimum/General Experience: Knowledge of computer applications, i.e. Microsoft Office etc.

Functional Responsibility: Provide administration support to Information Technology staff. Responsibilities include filing, maintaining the library; typing and preparation of letters and technical documentation such as TR’s, Working Notes, briefings, monthly progress reports, and spreadsheets, etc

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent work experience per Quantech’s policy shown above.

Administration Support/Data Tech II

Minimum/General Experience: Four (4) years of experience working with technical, schedule, or cost information including indexing, cataloging, processing and abstracting cost, schedule, or technical information.

Functional Responsibility: Capability to assist Information Technology professional staff by collecting, organizing and maintaining data. This includes carrying out literature and reference searches to extract and/or abstract pertinent information from source material in support of technical, engineering or analysis activities. Ability to perform some computer assisted analysis of data.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience per Quantech’s policy shown above.

Senior Cost Engineer

Minimum /General Experience: Must have (5) years recent experience in engineering analysis with a minimum of four years recent analytical experience in estimating life cycle cost of state of the art Information Technology system/subsystem components.

Functional Responsibilities: Individual requires experience in developing cost estimates based on system and subsystem technical and performance characteristics, as well as knowledge of state of the art design and manufacturing processes required to produce these systems and subsystems. Position also requires experience in developing cost estimating relationships using technical and performance attributes as a basis for estimating labor and material costs of systems and subsystems/components. Experience in defining system programmatic and technical requirements related to system development, production, and operation and support, is also required as well as experience in performing life cycle cost trade-off analysis. Four additional years of related cost analysis experience may be substituted for the degree requirement

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, mathematics, Quantech Services Inc. (781) 271-9757 GSA Schedule GS-35F-0127K 10 statistics, or business which includes at least 24 semester credit house in any combination of the following: operations research mathematics, statistics, mathematical logic, science, and subject matter courses which require substantial competence in college level mathematics or statistics or equivalent work experience per Quantech’s policy shown above.

Senior Communications Engineer II

Minimum /General Experience: Must have Ten (10) years of Information Technology experience with at least eight years of related experience in communications efforts involving any combination of: systems analysis and design, programming, conversion and implementation support, network services, project management, and communications resources and facilities management. Individuals in this skill category have experience or training in System Life Cycle Methodology and understand and practice the best practices promoted by the Software Engineering Institute as they relate to communications engineering.

Functional Responsibilities: Individuals at this level are assigned as leader for projects of substantial size and importance. They provide technical and leadership contributions to contractual and other related tasks. Qualified to affect Quantech’s disciplined process that provides assurance to senior management that software development projects comply with both Quantech sanctioned and customer sanctioned standards, policies and procedures for software development activities and the resulting work products.

Minimum Education: Qualifications at this level include an undergraduate degree, with course work in electrical engineering, communications or a computer science-related field or equivalent work experience per Quantech’s policy shown above.

Systems Engineer/Specialist IV

Minimum /General Experience: Must have Ten (10) years of directly related Information Technology experience including system acquisition or program management in successful efforts involving any combination of the following: requirements analysis, system analysis and design, acquisition engineering, systems integration, project management, operations research, system development, system testing, environmental analysis, modeling and simulation, facilities management, business process reengineering/business process improvement (BPR/BPI), training systems, logistics, or systems upgrade engineering. Experience includes detailed knowledge of the DoD systems acquisition process, including pertinent military and commercial standards and may include experience on international programs.

Functional Responsibilities: Individuals at this level are typically assigned as project or task leaders for the technical portions of projects. They are routinely an integral part of Integrated Project Teams and apply their detailed engineering knowledge to preparing DoD systems acquisition documents. They participate actively in industry research and provide technical and leadership contributions.

Minimum Education: Qualifications at this level include Master's and Bachelor's degree and 10 years experience, or a Bachelor's degree and 15 years experience or equivalent work experience per Quantech’s policy shown above.