Booz Allen Hamilton

AIMS Appendix D:
Labor Category Descriptions

Each AIMS labor category is defined with regard to general education and experience guidelines, and typical duties.  Booz Allen recognizes that successful performance depends on having the right skills and experience.  These skills and experience, in turn, are acquired through the proper mix of education and professional experience.  Increasingly, we find that the skills needed to support complex efforts, and to meet today’s problems and tomorrow’s challenges, are not always supported by a traditional education and work experience combination.


1. EXECUTIVE MANAGER

Provides oversight for multiple client engagements by managing several multi-faceted programs and creating overarching vision. Is responsible for overseeing an integrated management structure, which evaluates overall performance. Meets with government program manager to discuss performance, initiatives, and priorities.

Executive Managers generally have a BA/BS and approximately 20 years of experience


2. SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER

Leads management of diverse program, providing broad-range service vision. Directs and supports management in development of integrated team structure, leading identification of mission objectives and performance evaluation. Meets with government program manager to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Senior Program Managers generally have a BA/BS and approximately 18 years of experience


3. PROGRAM MANAGER

Strategically manages multi-faceted program, developing product and service vision. Is responsible for building and successfully maintaining integrated management structure and evaluating overall performance. Manages subcontractor and program financials.  Meets regularly with government program manager to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Program Managers generally have a BA/BS and approximately 15 years of experience


4. DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER

Supports program manager in oversight of multi-level program. Handles cross-team subcontractor support and program financials. Meets with government program manager to discuss performance, propose initiative, and establish priorities as needed.

Deputy Program Managers generally have a BA/BS and approximately 12 years of experience


5. PROJECT MANAGER V

Oversees related program areas. Heads development of strategic, integrated product and service strategy. Lends support in building and sustaining successful cross-team management structure and evaluating work quality. Meets regularly with government program manager to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Project Manager V generally has a BA/BS and approximately 15 years of experience


6. PROJECT MANAGER IV

Strategically manages program area and develops product and service vision. Is responsible for building and successfully maintaining integrated project management structure and overseeing project financials. Meets regularly with government program manager to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Project Manager IV generally has a BA/BS and approximately 12 years of experience


7. PROJECT MANAGER III

Manages team of program area experts. Develops, directs, and manages strategic approach and strives to improve work processes, products, and services. Meets with client regularly to ensure work meets/exceeds client objectives.

Project Manager III generally has a BA/BS and approximately 10 years of experience


8. PROJECT MANAGER II

Leads and performs program area work. Proposes and implements creative methods to complete work effectively and efficiently. Meets with client regularly, if not daily, to ensure work meets/exceeds client objectives.

Project Manager II generally has a BA/BS and approximately 8 years of experience


9. PROJECT MANAGER I

Performs program area work. Supports team in producing high quality deliverables. Meets with client as needed.

Project Manager I generally has a BA/BS and approximately 6 years of experience


10. COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST V

Oversees multi-faceted communications program area. Heads development of strategic, integrated product and service strategy. Lends support in building and sustaining successful cross-team management structure capable of providing broad range of media and legislative support services. Meets regularly with government program manager to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Communications Specialist V generally has a BA/BS and approximately 12 years of experience


11. COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST IV

Leads communications program area, developing communications product and service strategy. Builds team capable of providing range of support services including media and legislative relations, news monitoring, evaluation, and trends analysis. Meets with client regularly to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Communications Specialist IV generally has a BA/BS and approximately 8 years of experience


12. COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST III

Manages team of communications specialists. Develops and directs strategic approach to information campaigns and strives to improve work processes, products, and services. Meets with client regularly to ensure work meets/exceeds client objectives, to propose initiatives, and to establish priorities.

Communications Specialist III generally has a BA/BS and approximately 6 years of experience


13. COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST II

Leads and implements communication tasks. Conducts targeted information campaigns, arranges press briefings and interviews, coordinates editorial boards, monitors the news, and writes trends analysis. Meets with client on daily basis to relay progress, propose creative solutions to communication challenges, and establish priorities.

Communications Specialist II generally has a BA/BS and approximately 2 years of experience


14. COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST I

Aids in developing and implementing targeted information campaigns. Contributes to the production of information products such as brochures, videos, media, and legislative analysis. Maintains contact lists.

Communications Specialist I generally has a BA/BS


15. EVALUATION SPECIALIST V

Oversees multi-faceted evaluation and monitoring program area. Heads development of strategic product and service strategy. Lends support in building and sustaining successful cross-team management structure, managing integration of evaluation processes into crosscutting program activities. Meets regularly with government program manager to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Evaluation Specialist V generally has a BA/BS and approximately 12 years of experience


16. EVALUATION SPECIALIST IV

Leads design and implementation of evaluation and effectiveness systems, measuring program impact and activities. Manages team of experts skilled in content analysis, quantitative tracking, and qualitative assessment. Uses tools such as surveys, focus groups, structured interviews, and secondary research. Oversees performance report generation and communication and integration of findings into current strategies. Meets with client regularly to discuss progress, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Evaluation Specialist IV generally has a BA/BS and approximately 10 years of experience


17. EVALUATION SPECIALIST III

Supports team of performance effectiveness specialists measuring program impact and activities. Develops and coordinates strategic integration of evaluation processes into program activities. Oversees performance report design and generation and communication and integration of findings into current strategies. Meets with client regularly to discuss progress, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Evaluation Specialist III generally has a BA/BS and approximately 6 years of experience


18. EVALUATION SPECIALIST II

Leads evaluation tasks. Applies expertise in quantitative analysis to support the design and implementation of evaluation processes. Uses analytical reports to help refine and redefine program strategies. Meets with client on daily basis to relay progress, propose creative solutions to work challenges, and establish priorities.

Evaluation Specialist II generally has a BA/BS and approximately 4 years of experience


19. EVALUATION SPECIALIST I

Supports evaluation efforts through extensive information gathering, report generation, and data analysis.

Evaluation Specialist I generally has a BA/BS


20. EDITORIAL V

Oversees diverse editorial program area. Heads development of strategic integrated product and service strategy. Lends support in building and sustaining successful cross-team management structure capable of effectively communicating client key messages and directing quality assurance. Meets regularly with government program manager to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Editorial V generally has a BA/BS and approximately 8 years of experience


21. EDITORIAL IV

Establishes and manages process for ensuring communications clearly relay client key messages and adhere to identified requirements. Meets regularly with client to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Editorial IV generally has a BA/BS and approximately 6 years of experience


22. EDITORIAL III

Leads multiple editorial initiatives. Manages document quality assurance and quality control procedures and works with staff to improve writing flow and layout.

Editorial III generally has a BA/BS and approximately 4 years of experience


23. EDITORIAL II

Applies expertise in writing/editing to create and implement procedures for ensuring communications clearly relay client key messages and adhere to identified requirements. Performs document quality assurance and quality control reviews and works with staff to improve writing flow and layout.

Editorial II generally has a BA/BS and approximately 2 years of experience


24. EDITORIAL I

Supports writing projects and aids in ensuring communications clearly relay client key messages and adhere to identified requirements. Performs document quality assurance and quality control reviews. Works with staff to improve writing flow and layout.

Editorial I generally has a BA/BS


25. MEDIA/MARKETING TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST V

Oversees multi-faceted information technology program area. Heads development of integral product and service strategy. Lends support in building and sustaining successful cross-team management structure capable of providing full range of integrated support services including systems architecture and development. Meets regularly with government program manager to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Media/Marketing Technology Specialist V generally has a BA/BS and approximately 18 years of experience


26. MEDIA/MARKETING TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST IV

Leads strategic, long-term media/marketing program. Builds team structure for range of support services including systems architecture and development. Meets with client regularly to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Media/Marketing Technology Specialist IV generally has a BA/BS and approximately 15 years of experience


27. MEDIA/MARKETING TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

Manages team of media/marketing technology specialists overseeing systems design, documentation, and development. Meets with client regularly to discuss progress, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Media/Marketing Technology Specialist III generally has a BA/BS and approximately 10 years of experience


28. MEDIA/MARKETING TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Implements media/marketing initiatives, overseeing requirements gathering, systems development, and documentation. Works with client daily to relay progress and establish priorities.

Media/Marketing Technology Specialist II generally has a BA/BS and approximately 8 years of experience


29. MEDIA/MARKETING TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Supports media/marketing tasks. Assists with systems development by writing reports, testing software-writing systems, documenting, and building basic queries.

Media/Marketing Technology Specialist I generally has a BA/BS and approximately 4 years of experience


30. MEDIA SPECIALIST V

Oversees multi-faceted media/communications program area. Heads development of integral product and service strategy. Lends support in building and sustaining successful cross-team management structure, capable of providing integrated range of electronic and print media services. Meets regularly with government program manager to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Media Specialist V generally has a BA/BS and approximately 12 years of experience


31. MEDIA SPECIALIST IV

Leads media focused communications, heading support team structured to ensure client key messages are promoted effectively in print and electronic media. Develops strategy to build long-term relationships with media outlets and capitalize on paid and unpaid opportunities to highlight client work. Meets with client regularly to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Media Specialist IV generally has a BA/BS and approximately 10 years of experience


32. MEDIA SPECIALIST III

Manages team of media specialists. Develops and directs approach to targeting media outlets and producing hard hitting information pieces such as press releases, Op/Ed pieces, and draft news stories. Evaluates public response and adjusts communication tactics accordingly. Meets with client regularly to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Media Specialist III generally has a BA/BS and approximately 6 years of experience


33. MEDIA SPECIALIST II

Leads and implements media relations initiatives. Builds long-term relationships with media outlets and writes and distributes information pieces and responses to queries. Organizes editorial boards, press conferences, and media trainings. Meets with client on daily basis to relay progress and establish priorities.

Media Specialist II generally has a BA/BS and approximately 4 years of experience


34. MEDIA SPECIALIST I

Supports media initiatives by maintaining contact lists, tracking news coverage, and handling logistics.

Media Specialist I generally has a BA/BS and approximately 2 years of experience


35. INTERNET MEDIA SPECIALIST V

Oversees multi-faceted, Internet media-based communications program area. Heads development of integral product and service strategy. Lends support in building and sustaining successful cross-team management structure capable of providing full range of integrated Internet and communications services. Meets regularly with government program manager to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Internet Media Specialist V generally has a BA/BS and approximately 15 years of experience


36. INTERNET MEDIA SPECIALIST IV

Oversees multi-faceted, Internet media-based communications program area. Heads development of integral product and service strategy. Lends support in building and sustaining successful cross-team management structure capable of providing full range of integrated Internet and communications services. Meets regularly with government program manager to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Internet Media Specialist IV generally has a BA/BS and approximately 12 years of experience


37. INTERNET MEDIA SPECIALIST III

Establishes conceptual and stylistic direction for Internet initiatives and orchestrates the work of a team of Web developers. Develops and directs strategic approach to Web campaigns including general planning for site architecture, rollout, and evaluation. Has expertise in numerous Web development tools. Meets with client as necessary to discuss progress, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Internet Media Specialist III generally has a BA/BS and approximately 8 years of experience


38. INTERNET MEDIA SPECIALIST II

Leads and implements Web design and development initiatives. Determines look and feel for Web sites including navigation and interface design. Possesses expertise in HTML, JavaScript, Cold Fusion, ASP, and/or other tools to execute Web design. Meets with client regularly to relay progress and establish priorities.

Internet Media Specialist II generally has a BA/BS and approximately 6 years of experience


39. INTERNET MEDIA SPECIALIST I

Aids in design and development of Web sites. Contributes to the production of Web graphics and aids implementation of site layout using HTML, JavaScript, Cold Fusion, ASP, and/or other tools. Can assist in Web site testing and evaluation processes.

Internet Media Specialist I generally has a BA/BS and approximately 2 years of experience


40. POLICY/LEGISLATIVE SPECIALIST V

Oversees multi-faceted, public policy, and legislative program areas. Heads development of integral product and service strategy. Lends support in building and sustaining successful cross-team management structure capable of providing range of support services including legislative relations and policy analysis. Meets regularly with government program manager to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Policy/Legislative Specialist V generally has a BA/BS and approximately 12 years of experience


41. POLICY/LEGISLATIVE SPECIALIST IV

Leads policy analysis, strategic planning, and communication initiatives. Creates team structure for range of support services. Meets with client regularly to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Policy/Legislative Specialist IV generally has a BA/BS and approximately 8 years of experience


42. POLICY/LEGISLATIVE SPECIALIST III

Manages team of public policy specialists. Develops strategy dictating direction and management of support. Meets with client regularly to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Policy/Legislative Specialist III generally has a BA/BS and approximately 6 years of experience


43. POLICY/LEGISLATIVE SPECIALIST II

Implements public policy initiatives. Support includes: assistance with long-term strategy development, tracking legislation, and making policy recommendations. Meets with client on daily basis to relay progress and establish priorities.

Policy/Legislative Specialist II generally has a BA/BS and approximately 4 years of experience


44. POLICY/LEGISLATIVE SPECIALIST I

Supports public policy initiatives by tracking legislation, performing research, and maintaining contact lists.

Policy/Legislative Specialist I generally has a BA/BS


45. RESEARCHER V

Oversees long-term research program area. Heads development of strategic and integrated product and service strategy. Lends support in building and sustaining successful cross-team management structure capable of providing range of support services including technical research and market positioning. Meets regularly with government program manager to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Researcher V generally has a BA/BS and approximately 12 years of experience


46. RESEARCHER IV

Leads and manages multiple research initiatives, developing innovative market positioning strategy that meets client requirements and industry standards.  Builds relationships with technical experts in academia and contracts assistance when required.  Meets with client regularly to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Researcher IV generally has a BA/BS and approximately 8 years of experience


47. RESEARCHER III

Coordinates and/or conducts research initiatives, developing innovative market positioning strategy that meets client requirements and industry standards. Builds relationships with technical experts in academia and contracts assistance when required. Meets with client regularly to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Researcher III generally has a BA/BS and approximately 4 years of experience


48. RESEARCHER II

Implements short- and long-term research tasks. Support includes conducting surveys and interviews, and generating reports. Contributes to data analysis initiatives and assists in the formulation of market positioning or product overviews. Meets with client daily to relay progress and establish priorities.

Researcher II generally has a BA/BS and approximately 2 years of experience


49. RESEARCHER I

Supports research initiatives through data gathering via a variety of electronic search tools, as well as surveys, interviews, and other investigative methods.

Researcher I generally has a BA/BS


50. SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT V

Oversees multi-faceted program area. Heads development of strategic integrated subject matter product and service strategy. Lends support in building and sustaining successful cross-team management structure capable of providing range of subject matter support services. Meets regularly with government program manager to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Subject Matter Expert V generally has a BA/BS and approximately 20 years of experience


51. SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT IV

Leads strategic planning and communication initiatives in specified program area. Creates team structure for range of support services and meets with client regularly to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Subject Matter Expert IV generally has a BA/BS and approximately 15 years of experience


52. SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT III

Manages team of subject matter experts. Develops strategy, dictating direction and management of support services. Meets with client regularly to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Subject Matter Expert III generally has a BA/BS and approximately 12 years of experience


53. SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT II

Implements strategy dictating direction and management of support services in a specified field. Meets with client regularly to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Subject Matter Expert II generally has a BA/BS and approximately 10 years of experience


54. SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT I

Performs directed subject matter work. Supports team in producing high-quality deliverable in time-efficient manner. Meets with client as needed.

Subject Matter Expert I generally has a BA/BS and approximately 8 years of experience


55. VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS/GRAPHICS SPECIALIST V

Oversees multi-faceted visual communications program area. Heads development of strategic integrated visual product and service strategy. Lends support in building and sustaining successful cross-team management structure capable of providing broad range of visual communications/graphic services. Meets regularly with government program manager to discuss performance, propose initiatives, and establish priorities.

Visual Communications/Graphics Specialist V generally has a BA/BS and approximately 12 years of experience


56. VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS/GRAPHICS SPECIALIST IV

Leads design team by establishing conceptual and stylistic direction for work of team. Expertise in using design software and pre-press production. Acts as client liaison for design team.

Visual Communications/Graphics Specialist IV generally has a BA/BS and approximately 10 years of experience


57. VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS/GRAPHICS SPECIALIST III

Assists design team lead in establishing conceptual and stylistic direction for work of team. Designs materials and approves the work of other designers. Possesses specialized skills in Web, multimedia, or video expertise in using design software and pre-press production. Meets with client as necessary.

Visual Communications/Graphics Specialist III generally has a BA/BS and approximately 6 years of experience


58. VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS/GRAPHICS SPECIALIST II

Creates graphic materials based on pre-set standards. Responsible for design of projects from conception to completion. Possesses specialized skills in Web, multimedia, or video. Experienced in desktop layout, image manipulation, and some pre-press preparation.

Visual Communications/Graphics Specialist II generally has a BA/BS and approximately 4 years of experience


59. VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS/GRAPHICS SPECIALIST I

Creates graphic materials based on pre-set standards. Supports design of projects from conception to completion. Experienced in desktop layout, image manipulation, and some pre-press preparation.

Visual Communications/Graphics Specialist I generally has a BA/BS


60. ADMINISTRATIVE III

Provides administrative, project assistant, and administrative oversight support. May provide secretarial, word processing, graphics, desktop publishing, and editing support.

Administrative III generally has a HS Diploma and approximately 4 years of experience


61. ADMINISTRATIVE II

Provides general administrative and clerical support for project tasks. Support may include word processing, filing, graphics, database maintenance, and quality assurance.

Administrative II generally has a HS Diploma and approximately 2 years of experience


62. ADMINISTRATIVE I

Provides general administrative and clerical support for project tasks. Support may include word processing, filing, graphics, database maintenance, and quality assurance.

Administrative I generally has a HS Diploma


63. FINANCIAL ANALYST III

Serves as a group leader, ensuring that analysts are working in concert to automate complex business practices within the time frame specified by the customer and that all the requirements are met. Must be able to assess products and procedures for compliance with government standards, accounting principles, and multi-tiered system application standards. Prepares milestone status reports and presentations for colleagues, subordinates, and end user representatives. Coordinates all aspects of complex financial application automation. Completes objectives independently within negotiated budgets.

Financial Analyst III generally has a BA/BS and approximately 8 years of experience


64. FINANCIAL ANALYST II

Integrates government financial business practices. Identifies potential problems and solutions through analysis and recommends solutions. Works with functional specialists, vendors, and customers to effectively automate requirements. Acts as a focal point for coordinating all disciplines in the recommended solution. Applies applications, while adhering to established accounting principles and practices.

Financial Analyst II generally has a BA/BS and approximately 4 years of experience


65. FINANCIAL ANALYST I

Determines the feasibility of automating government financial business practices. Supports definition of government financial business practices and incorporates processes into an automated solution. Assists in applying sound accounting and data processing principles.

Financial Analyst I generally has a BA/BS and approximately 2 years of experience


66. FUNCTIONAL EXPERT CONSULTANT V

Provides task unique, functional expertise necessary to interpret requirements, ensure responsiveness, and achieve successful performance.  May include unique technical knowledge.  Leads analysis, evaluation, and implementation of tasks.

Functional Expert Consultant V generally has a BA/BS and approximately 20 years of experience


67. FUNCTIONAL EXPERT CONSULTANT IV

Coordinates and provides task-unique functional expertise. Has unique technical knowledge relevant to contract requirements. Manages analysis, evaluation, and implementation of tasks.

Functional Expert Consultant IV generally has a BA/BS and approximately 15 years of experience


68. FUNCTIONAL EXPERT CONSULTANT III

Provides task unique functional expertise necessary to interpret requirements including managing a team of functional experts as needed. Has unique technical knowledge of contract requirements. Assists with analysis, evaluation, and implementation of tasks.

Functional Expert Consultant III generally has a BA/BS and approximately 12 years of experience


69. FUNCTIONAL EXPERT CONSULTANT II

Provides task unique functional expertise in support of contract requirements. Has technical knowledge of contract requirements. Assists with analysis, evaluation, and implementation of tasks.

Functional Expert Consultant II generally has a BA/BS and approximately 10 years of experience


70. FUNCTIONAL EXPERT CONSULTANT I

Assists with analysis, evaluation, and implementation of tasks, providing functional expertise and support.

Functional Expert Consultant I generally has a BA/BS and approximately 4 years of experience

The labor category guidelines in our Price list describe the functional responsibilities and general education and experience associated with each labor category.  These definitions are a guide to the types of experience and educational background of typical personnel in each labor category.

Education and experience may be substituted for each other.  Each year of experience may be substituted for 1 year of education, and vice versa.  In additional certifications, professional licenses, and vocational technical training may be substituted for experience and education.

Degree

Experience Equivalence*

Other Equivalence

Associate’s

1 year relevant experience

Vocational or technical training in work-related field

Bachelor’s

Associate’s degree + 2 years relevant experience, or 4 years relevant experience

Professional certification

Master’s

Bachelor’s + 2 years relevant experience, or Associate’s + 4 years relevant experience

Professional license

Doctorate

Master’s + 2 years relevant experience, or Bachelor’s + 4 years relevant experience

 

* Successful completion of each year of higher education that has not yet resulted in a degree may be counted 1-for-1 for a year of experience.

This page was last updated 6 April 2010.

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