An STSM shall demonstrate the ability to effectively manage programs cont'd

DOE-STD-1175-2006

Describe the key elements of supervising/monitoring program activities and

contractors.

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 (BCWS);

Budgeted Cost of Work Performed (BCWP); and

Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP).

Discuss how priorities should be balanced to achieve the following:

Resources are effectively allocated to address safety, programmatic, and

operational considerations; and

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

whenever activities are planned and performed.

Discuss DOE's budgeting process to capture funding decisions based on

prioritization of work.

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.