SDS Information Services

SDS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES POSTION DESCRIPTIONS
GSA Schedule 00F-0077M

Executive Analyst:

Minimum/General Experience: More than fifteen (15) years of experience related to tasks required.

Functional Responsibility:  Highly knowledgeable regarding specific operational systems and able to provide support in requirements development and definition processes related to acquisition.  Demonstrated proficiency in preparing and editing materials and documentation related to operations analysis, information systems processing and data base management.  Major staff experience working operational readiness, planning, communications, or training functions.

Minimum Education: Masters Degree in related field.  Experience may be substituted depending upon the extent related to program.

 

General IT Manager:

Minimum/General Experience: More than twelve (12) years of experience related to tasks required.

Functional Responsibility: Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.  Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.  Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment/applications functioning to ensure specifications are met.  Provides management oversight over product development to include cost, schedule and technical requirements.  Develop detailed development schedules and manage effort to meet delivery milestones.

Minimum Education: Masters Degree in related field.  Experience may be substituted depending upon the extent related to program.

 

Senior IT Engineer Manager:

Minimum/General Experience: More than ten (10) years of experience related to tasks required.

Functional Responsibility: Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.  Determines systems performance standards.  Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance.  Will participate in software requirements development, product reviews, testing, configuration control, problem reporting and resolution, and change control.  Will audit, monitor, evaluate, and report on subcontractor and consultant activities.

Minimum Education: Masters Degree in Computer Science or related field.  Experience may be substituted depending upon the extent related to program.

 

Senior IT Engineer:

Minimum/General Experience: More than eight (8) years of experience related to tasks required in the application of users’ needs to the design, development and testing and evaluation of computer software.  
 
Functional Responsibility: Develops, modifies, and maintains complex programs.  Recommends the redesign of programs, investigates and analyzes feasibility and program requirements, and develops programming specifications.  Determines systems performance standards.  Provides technical support to project team members and junior staff.  Consults with customers about software system design and maintenance.  Will participate in software requirements development, product reviews, testing, configuration control, problem reporting and resolution, and change control. Typically reports to a senior manager.

Minimum Education: Masters Degree in Computer Science or related field.  Experience may be substituted depending upon the extent related to program.

 

Principal IT Architect/Engineer:

Minimum/General Experience: More than twelve (12) years of experience related to tasks required. Has high level of diverse technical experience relating to studying and analyzing systems needs, development, analysis and re-engineering.  Has skills and experience related to business management, systems engineering, operations research and management engineering. Highly knowledgeable regarding specific operational systems and able to provide support in requirements development and definition processes related to acquisition. 

Functional Responsibility: Top level technical expert supporting unlimited end user groups.  Works with user groups to solve business problems with available technology.

Minimum Education: Masters Degree in related field.  Experience may be substituted depending upon the extent related to program.

 

Senior Analyst Manager:

Minimum/General Experience:  More than ten (10) years of experience related to tasks required.  Skilled in analysis collection and evaluation.  Highly knowledgeable regarding specific operational systems and able to provide support in requirements development and definition processes related to acquisition.  Demonstrated proficiency in preparing and editing materials and documentation related to operations analysis, information systems processing and data base management.  Major staff experience working operational readiness, planning, communications, or training functions.

Functional Responsibility :  Provide operational subject matter expertise in support of assessment activities to include analysis,  testing, demonstrations, modeling and simulation activities.  Develop and evaluate inputs for data collection plans based on measures of effectiveness and performance development.   Assist with planning and conduct of emergent projects to include development of project documents, preparation of project budget plans, coordinate with services and agencies as designated, and execution of the project plan. 

Minimum Education:   Masters Degree in related field.  Experience may be substituted depending upon the extent related to program.

 

Analysis Manager:

Minimum/General Experience:  More than eight (8) years of experience related to tasks required.  Highly qualified expert in analysis operations with extensive demonstrated experience in implementing and managing analysis support and analysis training programs.  Significant experience related to defense activities.  Ability to prepare, manage, schedule and edit materials and documentation related to government publications.  Considerable knowledge of data base management and information processing.  Military experience desirable.  Qualified for security clearance.  Computer proficiency.

Functional Responsibility:  Develops analysis plans, policies and procedures to execute all contracted analysis activities, and directs analysis activities.  Ensures approval, publication, and distribution of monthly, weekly, and daily analysis reports.  Performs regular analytical functions as required.  Works with professional, management and sponsoring personnel to perform analytical functions and services.  Organizes, trains and supervises personnel under his/her authority.  Establishes and provides 24 hours a day support to all personnel involved in analysis activity including field surveys and studies at other assigned locations.  Identifies analysis requirements.

Minimum Education:  MBA or M.S. in related fields or equivalent professional experience. 

 

Senior Analyst:

Minimum/General Experience:  More than eight (8) years of experience related to tasks required.  Demonstrated capability in performing analysis of operations supporting military or civilian programs.  Significant experience related to defense activities.  Considerable experience and knowledge of data base management and information processing; applications programs and programming; preparing and materials and documentation related to government publications is desired.  Qualified for security clearance.  Computer proficient.  Military experience desirable.
               
Functional Responsibility:  Develops and executes analysis plans and programs.  Identifies, obtains, coordinates and maintains necessary analysis requirements.  Performs field studies, surveys, and analysis functions, researches and responds to questions.  Prepares reports and presentations, drafts sensitive communications, assists in resolving issues, enters data into systems, publishes and distributes monthly, weekly, and daily analysis reports, performs regular analytical functions as desired.  Works with professional, management and sponsoring personnel.

Minimum Education:   MBA or M.S. in related fields or equivalent professional experience.

 

Staff Analyst:

Minimum/General Experience:  More than eight (8) years of experience related to tasks required.  Demonstrated capability in performing analysis operations supporting military or civilian programs.  Experience related to defense activities.  Ability to prepare materials and documentation related to government publications.  Considerable knowledge of database management and information processing;  applications programs and programming.  Qualified for security clearance.  Computer proficiency.  Military experience desirable.

Functional Responsibility:  Analyzes areas of concern and presents feasible alternatives and recommendations based on thorough research and analyses.  Under general supervision, participates in developing and execution of analysis plans and programs.  Prepares monthly, weekly, and daily analysis reports for publication.  Prepares reports and presentations, drafts sensitive communications, and assists in resolving issues.  Performs regular analytical functions as required.

Minimum Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in related fields or equivalent professional experience. 

 

Analyst:

Minimum/General Experience:  5-8 years of experience in related discipline acceptable substitution.  Demonstrated capability in performing analysis operations supporting military or civilian program.  Ability to prepare materials and documentation related to government publications.  Specialized training or experience supplemented by training in technical writing, editing or management in related fields required.  Qualified expert in analysis operations with extensive demonstrated experience in implementing and managing analysis support and analysis training programs.  Qualified for security clearance.  Computer Proficiency.  Military service desirable.

Functional Responsibility:  Analyzes areas of concern and presents feasible alternatives and recommendations based on thorough research and analyses.  Drafts monthly, weekly, and daily analysis reports.  Under general supervision, prepares reports and presentations, drafts sensitive communications, assists in resolving issues, and enters data into systems.  Collects, compiles and assembles data by performing field studies, surveys, interviews, or other required research.  Performs regular analytical functions as required.

Minimum Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in related fields or equivalent professional experience.

 

Associate Analyst:

Minimum/General Experience:  1-3 years of experience related to tasks required.  Demonstrated capability in performing analysis operations supporting military or civilian programs.  Ability to prepare materials and documentation related to government publications.  Knowledge of database management and information processing; applications programs and programming.  Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with staff and clients.  Qualified to receive a security clearance.  Computer literate.  Prior military experience desired.

Functional Responsibility:  Provides research, writing and editing support for analysis projects.  Assists in the preparation and support of data organization and presentation.  Performs analytical functions as required under the general supervision of an Analyst, Staff Analyst, Senior Analyst, or Analysis Manager

Minimum Education:  High School or Associate’s degree in related fields or equivalent professional experience.

 

Analyst Technician:

Minimum/General Experience:  Up to two (2) years of experience related to tasks required.  Demonstrated capability in performing analysis operations supporting military or civilian programs.  Ability to prepare materials and documentation related to government publications.  Knowledge of database management and information processing; applications programs and programming.  Qualified to receive a security clearance.  Computer literate.  Prior military experience desired.

Functional Responsibility:  Supports the preparation of reports, presentations, and correspondence.  Assists with the collection, compilation, and assemblage of data by performing the required research.  Performs analytical functions as required under the general supervision of an Analyst, Staff Analyst, Senior Analyst, or Analysis Manager.

Minimum Education:  High School or Associates degree in related fields or equivalent professional experience.