An STSM shall have a working level knowledge of quality assurance policies, programs, and processes.

DOE-STD-1175-2003

Describe the purpose of schedules, and discuss the use of milestones and

activities.

Define and compare the terms cost estimate and budget.

Describe the process for preparing cost estimates and budgets.

Define and explain the relationship between following terms:

Budgeted Cost of Work Scheduled

Budgeted Cost of Work Performed

Actual Cost of Work Performed

Discuss how priorities should be balanced to achieve the following:

Resources are effectively allocated to address safety, programmatic, and

operational considerations.

Protecting the public, the workers, and the environment is a priority whenever

activities are planned and performed.

Discuss the requirements to procure external products and services for DOE

projects.

Describe the methods for procuring DOE or other government products and

services.

Explain what is meant by "Make-or-Buy" in procuring products or services.

Discuss the Davis-Bacon Act as it relates to DOE financial management issues.

Discuss the responsibilities, authorities, and implementation requirements for DOE

O 430.1B, Real Property Asset Management, at defense nuclear facilities.

Compare and contrast the project manager and program manager qualification

requirements at a given office or site.

Manage or oversee the performance of a given project or program that has a

minimum duration of six months.

19.

An STSM shall have a working level knowledge of quality assurance policies,

programs, and processes.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills:

Describe the general requirements, purpose, interrelationships and importance of

DOE O 414.1A and 10 CFR 830.120, Quality Assurance.

Describe the DOE's and the M&O/Management and Integrating contractor's

responsibilities and requirements for imp lementing a Quality Assurance Program

(QAP).

Discuss the role of STSMs with respect to DOE O 414.1A and 10 CFR 830.120.