Labor Categories - SIN 132-12

Information Technology Professional Services

Minimum/General Experience	Functional Responsibility	Minimum Education
1. Functional Expert/Senior Scientist
Twenty years of experience in the analysis, management, design, implementation, and/or operation of complex information systems. Requires recognition as an authority/expert in a management or technology segment of the information systems industry.	Provide expert consulting, guidance, and advice in strategic technology, organizational, or business process issues.	PhD, or equivalent professional experience
2. Program Manager
Fifteen years of experience in the management information systems programs. Requires the ability to manage multiple project/task, multi-year programs involving the analysis, design, implementation, or operation of information systems.	Provide overall management, technical guidance, and interface to the Government program manager. Responsible for deliverable quality and integrity of the final work product on large information system programs. Responsible for formulating and enforcing work standards, assigning schedules, and communicating policies to subordinates.	MS or equivalent professional experience
3. Senior Consultant
Twelve years of experience and extensive technical expertise in computer system analysis, engineering, or software. Familiar with advanced analysis techniques, software engineering methodologies, or management approaches. Requires the ability to independently produce technical products/deliverables, maintain responsibility for task management, and direct staff activities at all levels.	Conducts design, technical alternatives, management analysis, or business process redesign efforts. Leads system integration, hardware configuration, or software development efforts. Leads operations and maintenance staff. Translates user automation requirements into hardware, software, and communications requirements and solutions. Provides performance assessment and tuning of networks, systems or the entire enterprise.	MS or equivalent professional experience
4. Consultant
Eight years of experience and advanced technical expertise in computer system analysis, engineering, or software. Familiar with advanced analysis tools and techniques, operation strategies, or software engineering methodologies. Requires the ability to independently produce technical products/deliverables and manage staff.	Conducts design, technical alternatives, and management analysis or supports business process redesign efforts. Takes responsibility for significant portions of system integration, hardware configuration, or software development efforts. Assists in leading operations and maintenance staff. Provides acquisition assistance.	BS/BA or equivalent professional experience
5. Senior Technician
Six years of experience and technical expertise in computer system design, analysis, engineering, or software. Requires the ability to produce technical products/deliverables and direct the activities of junior staff.	Conducts design, technical alternatives, and management analysis. Performs major role in system integration, hardware configuration, or software development efforts. Guides operations and maintenance staff. Provides in-depth technical leadership. Provides senior level help desk services.	BS/BA or equivalent professional experience
6. Technician
Two years of experience in computer system design, analysis, engineering, or software. Requires the ability to assist in the production of technical products/deliverables.	Supports design, technical alternatives, and management analysis. Performs role in system integration, hardware configuration, or software development efforts. Supports help desk requirements.	BS/BA or equivalent professional experience