Financial management practices and the application of contractor resources

DOE-STD-1170-2003

30.

Electrical systems personnel shall demonstrate the ability to evaluate contractor

activities and reports controlled by Department of Energy, DOE Order 232.1A,

Occurrence Reporting and Processing of Operations Information.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Using an occurrence report related to an electrical system or component and

using DOE Order 232.1A, Occurrence Reporting and Processing of Operations

Information, as a reference, identify the following:

Causes

Corrective actions

Lessons learned

Whether corrective actions have been completed

31.

Electrical systems personnel shall demonstrate a familiarity level knowledge of

financial management practices and the application of contractor resources to

meet commitments to the quality, safety, cost, and schedule of electrical systems.

Supporting Knowledge and Skills

Describe the process for preparing cost estimates and budgets.

Describe and contrast direct and indirect costs. List ways to reduce indirect

costs.

Define and explain the relationship between the following terms:

Budgeted cost of work scheduled (BCWS)

Budgeted cost of work performed (BCWP)

Actual cost of work performed (alternating current WP)

Earned value (EV)

Describe the types of earned value, and how they are measured.

Describe the types of data required to forecast cost and schedule performance.

Define the term "estimate at completion" (EAC).

Discuss the importanc e of formal change control in relation to project

management.

32.

Electrical systems personnel shall demonstrate the ability to perform project

management duties as required to provide electrical systems technical support to

a project.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Evaluate project scope for completeness related to a new electrical system

design or major modification.