Administrative Specialists

Provides administrative support such as technical typing, editing of word processing and other computer-based manuscripts, integration of various sources into a cohesive product which may be delivered as computer-based magnetic media, preparation of graphical and narrative presentation material. Provides assistance with maintaining personnel and other files; correspondence, schedules and coordinates travel. Supports the development of contract deliverables and reports by developing and updating graphic presentations to improve the quality and enhance the usability of these documents. Responsible for integrating the graphics generated with automated tools and the deliverable documents.

Level I

Administrative Specialists (Senior)

Provides administrative support such as technical writing, proofreading, technical editing of word processing and other computer-based documents, integration of various sources into a cohesive product which may be delivered as computer-based magnetic media, preparation of graphical and narrative presentation material. Assists in the preparation of management plans and reports. Coordinates schedules to facilitate completion of proposals, contract deliverables, task order review, and briefings/presentations. Performs analysis, development and review of program or functional areas, as required.

Level I and II

Application Developer/Programmer

Analyzes functional business applications and design specifications for functional activities. Develops codes, tests, and debugs new software or enhancements to existing software. Performs maintenance on existing software products and contributes knowledge of business applications. Writes programs according to specifications needed. Works with the technical staff to understand problems had with software and then resolve them. Resolves customer complaints with the software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements. Develops block diagrams and logic flow charts. Prepares required documentation. Provides technical direction to programmers to ensure program deadlines are met.

Level I and II

Application Programmer (Junior)

Participates in the design of software tools and subsystems to support reuse and domain analysis. Assists Applications Engineer and Applications Programmer to interpret software requirements and design specifications to code and integrate and test software components.

Level I and II

Application Systems Analyst

Provides analysis and design of business systems for different applications such as: financial, accounting, human resources, and other enterprise systems. Handles test scripts and service requirements; works closely with end users on project development and implementation. Analysts should have a working knowledge of relational database environments, structured analysis, data modeling, information engineering, mathematical model building, sampling, and cost accounting to plan the system. They must be able to specify the inputs to be accessed by the system, design the processing steps, and format the output to meet the usersÕ needs. They also may prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to help management decide whether implementing the proposed system will be financially feasible. Requirements include excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Level I, II and III

Applications Engineer (Junior)

Assists in the analysis of functional business applications and design specifications for functional activities. Develops block diagrams and logic flow charts. Translates detailed design into computer software. Tests, debugs and refines the computer software to produce the required product. Prepares required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation. Enhances software to reduce operating time or improve efficiency. Provides technical direction to programmers to ensure program deadlines are met.

Level I and II

Applications Engineer (Intermediate)

Works from specifications to develop or modify software applications. Assists with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging and documentation of programs. Applications generally dealing with utility programs, job control language, macros, subroutines and other control modules. Works on most phases of software systems programming applications, and may require instruction and guidance in other phases.

Level II and III

Applications Engineer (Senior)

Designs software tools and subsystems to support software reuse and domain analyses and manages their implementation. Manages software development and support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, other accepted design techniques and Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Estimates software development costs and schedule. Reviews existing programs and assists in making refinements, reducing operating time and improving current techniques. Formulates and defines specifications for software applications or modifies and maintains existing applications using engineering releases and utilities from the manufacturer. Responsible for program design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation. Instructs, directs, and checks the work of other task personnel. Responsible for quality assurance review and the evaluation of existing and new software products.

Level III and IV

Business Case Analyst

Identifies costs for existing IT systems (maintenance, operations, etc). Identifies life cycle costs for proposed IT systems (development, operations, maintenance). Identifies cost savings/cost avoidance associated with retirement of old system or improved performance of new system. Provides briefings on analyses conducted. Performs analysis to evaluate the costs of alternative ways to accomplish functional objectives, analysis including investment costs, benefits and risks as a net change to the functional baseline cost, the cost of doing business now and in the future.

Level III and IV

Business Case Specialist

Develops formulas for calculating existing and future costs, researches current financial indices, develops details of actual cost of IT system using standard quantitative analyses. Develops and documents assumptions. Prepares investment analysis reports.

Level III and IV