Tech.B/A Supp/MS Project & Porfolio 2007

Attachment A: Contractor Employee Skills Description1.7 Technical Business Analyst Customer Support/MS Project & Portfolio 2007Level I Field:Computer TechnologyExperience Level:  2-4 yearsEducation Level:Undergraduate College DegreeCertification Required: Performance Period:**/**/** – 9/30/09Estimated Hours During Performance Period:**** in fiscal yearHourly Rate:Time and MaterialsVendor Name:For BidRFP Number:1004Contract Number:  Definition:Candidate – Contractor Employee who has signed the Consent for Representation form corresponding to the attached RFP # and meets the conditions outlined in the Master Contract Agreement/SOW. Overview:A Business Analyst/MS Project 2007 Expert is a person who performs interviews, and works with project managers, managers and project team members to manage the IT Resource Pool, project schedules, and project portfolio. The Business Analyst/MS Project 2007 Expert is a position requiring at least 2 to 4 years of demonstrated experience using Microsoft Project (2000, 2003 & 2007), and needs some knowledge of Microsoft Project Portfolio 2007.The Business Analyst/MS Project 2007 Expert is a supplemental labor position. The candidate is not an employee of BPA or of the United States Government. The candidate is subject to all federal laws, contract requirements, security policies and procedures while performing his or her work on site at BPA. The candidate will not have any supervisory authority over federal employees.The Business Analyst/MS Project 2007 Expert must possess the skills required to perform the work assigned (i.e., the “know-how” when reporting to work).  Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is not responsible for training or directing the candidate on how to perform the work, and the candidate is responsible for delivering the “know-how” within the workplace requirements, policies, rules, regulations, and federal law in the timeline requested.For security purposes, the Business Analyst/MS Project 2007 Expert may not bring his or her personal computer on site to BPA. In addition, he or she may not bring any flash memory device or any other media device on site, or transfer any BPA data, files, or images. Skill RequirementsThe candidate must have knowledge of and skill in applying the following: Expert skills in Microsoft Project 2007 Project Management System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Resource Pool Integration with Active Directory Project Portfolio 2007 Project Server and Portfolio Integration using PSI Web Service Configuration Data Transfer as Manual (Project Server Gateway) or Automated (EPMSync Windows Service) Microsoft Visio 2007 Microsoft Office 2007  Project/Portfolio Configuration:™ Portfolio/Program/Application management™ Financial management™ Attribute and Indicator management™ Workflow management™ Resource Pool management™ Business process management™ Drive strategy or KPIs) management™ Dashboard screen customization™ Project optimizer ™ Builder screen customization  Reports:™ Custom reports using SQL Server Reporting/Analysis Service™ Custom projects & reports templates  Project Server Configuration:™ Custom time logging integration with Peoplesoft, Call Center, or Time Entry System™ Enterprise custom fields and global configuration  SharePoint Designer 2007 & InfoPath 2007:™ Configure SharePoint workflow  ™ Develop custom InfoPath forms or aspx formsSufficient to:· Set up a project plan· Create segments and critical milestones· Create task relationships/dependencies· Create navigation shortcuts through project plans· Set task constraints and outline detailed plans · Create and utilize a Resource Pool· Create and apply layers of calendars to a project plan· Utilize different project views· Format the layout of project plans· Utilize project reports· Build and control filters, tables, details and groups· Create custom views utilizing filters tables, details and groups· Understand MS Project scheduling methodologies· Understand and utilize effort driven scheduling· Utilize scheduling methods to shorten the critical path of a project· Utilize MS Project tools and views to resolve resource conflicts· Establish baselines & baseline reporting· Identify the basic guidelines for setting up a master project· Create and share a global Resource Pool· Create a master project· Insert and work with subprojects· Utilize advanced resource scheduling techniques· Manage costs and track baseline versus current schedules· Track completion of actual work between tasks and resources· Link data between applications· Import & export data· Hyperlink web pages· Create standardized project templates and folders· Standardize the departments or teams with global option settings· Create customized and calculated fields· Utilize resource over allocation reports· Create interactive filters and fields for highly focused reports· Create advanced formatting for project plan layouts· Create custom menus and toolbars to set up and configure PWA (Project Web Access)· Create custom reports and charts (pie, bar, bubble charts, etc.); based on custom cube define using measure and dimensions Additionally, the candidate must be able to:· Communicate with a wide variety of project managers and managers in both individual and group settings.· Lead requirements elicitation workshops and present findings.· Document and the ability to present information in various forms such as textual, graphical and statistical.Performance Requirements: Carries out assigned tasks with a professional demeanor reflected in excellent written and oral communication skills, listening skills, patience, analytical reasoning and problem solving skills Meets timelines, milestones, deliverables and provides timely (weekly) status updates Manages all IT PMO project schedules Manages the Resource Pool Works with project managers to keep project schedules up to date Manages the project portfolio Generates PMO monthly status reports Generates and prepares reports for the Agency Prioritization Steering Committee monthly meeting using Project Portfolio Provides training and cross training for project managers using MS Project 2007 Provides on-call and backup support for existing systems and functions Requires carrying a BPA supplied cell phone/pager and work non-core hours when requested Understands and follows established processes and procedures including Change Management, Work Tracking and Time Management  Location: Portland, tl 97232 Salary/Wage: 35,000.00 - 50,000.00 USD /year Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: IT/Software Development Company: CIBER, Inc. Contact: Steve Schwartz Email: Apply by Email Reference Code: 1004