ACT possesses extensive experience in many key Information Technology areas. As Federal Government contractors, ACT provides services via easily accessible Government schedules. Our primary contract vehicle is our Federal Supply Services (FSS), Schedule 70 GSA contract. The links below provide a general description of the services we provide on our schedule. A PDF version of our schedule and an off-site link to the GSA FSS homepage has also been provided at the bottom of the page.

The rate information provided represents the GSA rates with the negotiated 2.5% increase for the respective labor categories available to any Ordering Agency for contract work performed under SIN 132-51 by Applied Computing Technologies, Inc. The effective increase dates are listed for each Labor Category by month and year.

Commercial Job Title:  Technical Expert (TE)

Minimum/General Experience: Experience qualifications will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Generally this requires eight years of general experience in information systems, including six years of specialized experience providing state-of-the-art solutions in information systems technology (or, if the particular area of expertise is new state-of-the-art technology, the specialized experience may be less than six years and more consistent with the age of the technology). Recognized expert in the technology being addressed.

Functional Responsibility: Provide expert, independent services and leadership in specialized technical areas. Provides expertise on an as-needed basis to all task assignments. Provides expert advice and assistance in state-of-the-art software/hardware. Coordinates with contractor management and Government personnel to ensure that the problem has been properly defined and that the solution will satisfy the Government’s requirement.

Minimum Education: Bachelors' Degree or equivalent experience in a related field or Technical Certification in related Information Technologies, or Specific Industry Certification in customer specific proprietary Information System Technologies.

Rate: $ 80.68*

Commercial Job Title:  Business Subject Matter Specialist (BSMS)

Minimum/General Experience: Must have five years of computer experience in information systems design and management. At least three years of experience in analysis and design of business applications for complex large-scale or mid-tier computer systems, or LAN-based systems.

Functional Responsibility: Analyzes and develops computer software processing a wide range of capabilities, including numerous engineering, business, and records management duties. Develops plans for Automated Data Processing (ADP) systems from project inception to conclusion. Analyzes the problem and the information to be processed. Defines the problem, and develops system requirements and program specifications from which programmers prepare detailed flow charts, programs, and tests. Coordinates closely with programmers to ensure proper implementation of program and system specifications. Develops, in conjunction with functional users, system alternative solutions.

Minimum Education: Bachelors' Degree or equivalent experience in a related field or Technical Certification in related Information Technologies, or Specific Industry Certification in customer specific proprietary Information System Technologies.

$ 60.55*

Commercial Job Title:  Automated Information Systems Specialist (AIS)

Minimum/General Experience: Must have at least five years’ progressive experience in IS/ADP systems analysis with three years intensive and progressive specific experience in the specialty.

Functional Responsibility: Determines feasible hardware alternatives in client server environments. Reviews computer systems in terms of capabilities and makes recommendations for improved utilization. Prepares or directs preparation of reports concerning hardware. Prepares or participates in preparing functional requirements and specifications for hardware acquisitions.

Minimum Education: Bachelors' Degree or equivalent experience in a related field or, Technical Certification in related Information Technologies.

Rate: $ 51.98*

Commercial Job Title:  Analyst/Programmer (A/P)

Minimum/General Experience: Must have at least three years of computer experience in assignments of a technical nature working under close supervision and direction. Must have at least one year experience in analyzing and programming applications on large-scale on mid-tier computers (or LAN-based) with a minimum of one year of design and programming of moderately complex ADP systems.

Functional Responsibility: Develops requirements for information systems form a project's inception to conclusion. Develops required specifications for simple to moderately complex systems. Assists senior computer systems analyst in preparing input and test data for the proposed system.

Minimum Education: Bachelors' Degree or equivalent experience in a related field or, Technical Certification in related Information Technologies.

Rate: $ 35.04*

Commercial Job Title:  Project Manager (PM)

Minimum/General Experience: Seven years of general experience including five years of specialized experience of which two years were direct supervisory experience.

Functional Responsibility: Monitors each task, and keeps the Program Manager abreast of all problems and accomplishments. Anticipates problems, and works to mitigate the anticipated problems. As a team or project leader, provides technical direction for the complete systems development effort. May serve as a technical authority for a design area. As a staff specialist or consultant, resolves unique and unyielding systems problems using new technology. Can complete tasks within estimated time frames and budget constraints. Schedules and assigns duties to subordinates. Interacts with government management personnel. Reports in writing and orally to contractor management and government representatives, including the government contracting officer.

Minimum Education: Bachelors' Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

Rate: $ 105.21*

Commercial Job Title:  Information Engineer (IE)

Minimum/General Experience: A minimum of five years’ experience, of which at least two years must be specialized in information systems development, functional and data requirements analysis, systems analysis and design, programming, program design and documentation preparation. The following experience is also required: two years’ experience in the implementation of information engineering projects and experience in systems analysis; design and programming using CASE and IE tools and methods. Two years business/functional experience is desirable, to support the business modeling activities. Must demonstrate the ability to work independently or under only general direction.

Functional Responsibility: Applies a business-wide set of disciplines for the planning, analysis, design and construction of information systems on a business-wide basis or across a major sector of the business. Performs business strategic systems planning, information planning, business and analysis. Performs process and data modeling in support of the planning and analysis efforts using both manual and automated tools; such as Integrated Computer Aided Software Engineering (I-CASE) tools. Applies reverse engineering and reengineering disciplines to develop migration strategic and planning documents. Provides technical guidance in software engineering techniques and automated support tools.

Minimum Education: Bachelors' Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

Rate: $ 105.21*

Commercial Job Title:  SR Information Engineer (SIE)

Minimum/General Experience: Must have at least eight years’ experience, of which at least five must be specialized in information systems development, functional and data requirements analysis, systems analysis and design, programming, program design and documentation preparation. The following experience is also required: demonstrated experience in the implementation of information engineering projects; systems analysis, design and programming using CASE and IE tools and methods and three to five years of business or functional experience. Must demonstrate the ability to work independently or under only general direction.

Functional Responsibility: Applies business process improvement practices to reengineer methodologies/principles and business process modernization projects. Applies, as appropriate, activity and data modeling, transaction flow analysis, internal control and risk analysis and modern business methods and performance measurement techniques. Assist in establishing standards for information systems procedures. Develops and applies organization-wide information models for use in designing and building integrated, shared software and database management systems. Constructs sound, logical business improvement opportunities consistent with the CIM guiding principles, cost savings, and open system architecture objectives. Provides daily supervision and direction to staff.

Minimum Education: Bachelors' Degree or equivalent experience in a related field or, technical certification in related Information Technologies, or specific industry certification in customer specific proprietary Information System Technologies.

Rate: $115.66*

Commercial Job Title:  Senior Computer System Analyst (SCSA)

Minimum/General Experience: Eight years of computer experience working independently or under general direction on complex application problems involving all phases of systems analysis. At least five years’ experience in analysis and design of business applications for complex, large-scale or mid-tier computer systems, or LAN-based systems.

Functional Responsibility: Provides technical and administrative direction for personnel performing software development tasks, including the review of work products for correctness, adherence to the design concept and to user standards and for progress in accordance with schedules.

Minimum Education: Bachelors' Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

Rate: $ 90.96*

Commercial Job Title:  Senior Analyst/ Programmer (SAP)

Minimum/General Experience: Ten years’ experience in information systems development, functional and data requirements analysis, systems analysis and design, programming, program design and documentation preparation. A minimum of five years’ experience is required in the following: demonstrated experience in managing the implementation of information engineering projects and experience in systems analysis, design and programming using CASE and IE tools and methods. Proven managerial and supervisory skills. Demonstrated exceptional written and oral communications skills, including giving formal presentations to different audiences. Must demonstrate the ability to work independently or under only general direction.

Functional Responsibility: Applies an enterprise-wide set of disciplines for the planning, analysis, design and construction of information systems on an enterprise-wide basis or across a major sector of the enterprise. Develops analytical and computational techniques and methodology for problem solutions. Performs enterprise-wide strategic systems planning, business information planning, business and analysis. Performs process and data modeling in support of the planning and analysis efforts using both manual and automated tools; such as Integrated Computer Aided Software Engineering (I-CASE) tools. Applies reverse engineering and re-engineering disciplines to develop migration strategic and planning documents. Provides technical guidance in software engineering techniques and automated support tools.

Minimum Education: Bachelors' Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

Rate: $128.26*

Commercial Job Title:  Computer Systems Analyst (CSA)

Minimum/General Experience: Five years of computer experience in information systems design and management. At least three years of experience in analysis and design of business applications for complex large-scale or mid-tier computer systems, or LAN-based systems.

Functional Responsibility: Analyzes and develops computer software processing a wide range of capabilities, including numerous engineering, business, and records management duties. Develops plans for Automated Data Processing (ADP) systems from project inception to conclusion. Analyzes the problem and the information to be processed. Defines the problem, and develops system requirements and program specifications from which programmers prepare detailed flow charts, programs, and tests. Coordinates closely with programmers to ensure proper implementation of program and system specifications. Develops, in conjunction with functional users, system alternative solutions.

Minimum Education: Bachelors' Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

Rate: $ 76.56*

Commercial Job Title:  Computer Programmer (CP)

Minimum/General Experience: Three years of experience in the computer-programming field.

Functional Responsibility: Performs assigned portions of design, programming, and documentation, for IS/ADP systems. Participates in all phases of software development with emphasis on the programming, testing, documentation, and acceptance phases. Designs and prepares technical reports and related documentation, and makes charts and graphs to record results.

Minimum Education: Bachelors' Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

Rate: $ 54.08*

Commercial Job Title:  System Engineer (SE)

Minimum/General Experience: Five years of general programming experience, including three (3) years of specialized experience.

Functional Responsibility: Utilizes systems analysis methods, techniques and procedures to design and develop computer systems according to user requirements. Develops overall solution focusing on all aspects of hardware, software, telecommunications and networks. Focuses on architectures for system interoperability, portability and scalability.

Minimum Education: Bachelors' Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

Rate: $ 96.07*

Commercial Job Title:  Senior Computer Specialist (SCS)

Minimum/General Experience: Experience qualifications will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Generally the Senior Computer Specialist(s) shall have at least eight (8) years of experience in planning, analyzing, developing, and evaluating computer concepts and capabilities.

Functional Responsibility: Provides project/task leadership for the type of tasks defined in the statement of work. Provides senior computer related services and support in legacy as well as state-of-the-art hardware and software solutions.

Minimum Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in a scientific/technical or related discipline is desired or must have equivalent experience.

Rate: $ 83.49*

Commercial Job Title:  Computer Specialist (CS)

Minimum/General Experience: Computer Specialist(s) shall have at least five (5) years of progressive experience in planning, analyzing, developing, and evaluating computer concepts and capabilities.

Functional Responsibility: Provides computer related services and support in legacy as well as state-of-the-art hardware and software solutions.

Minimum Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in a scientific/technical or related discipline is desired or must have equivalent experience.

Rate: $ 53.05*

Commercial Job Title:  Junior Computer Specialist (JCS)

Minimum/General Experience: Junior Computer Specialist(s) shall have at least two (2) years of experience in computer concepts and capabilities.

Functional Responsibility: Provides entry level computer related services and support in legacy as well as state-of-the-art hardware and software solutions.

Minimum Education: A Bachelor’s Degree an accredited institution or equivalent experience in a related field.

Rate: $ 47.94*

Commercial Job Title:  Senior Communications Specialist (SComS)

Minimum/General Experience: The Senior Communications Specialist(s) shall have at least eight (8) years of progressive experience in planning, analyzing, developing, and evaluating telecommunications concepts and capabilities.

Functional Responsibility: Provides project/task leadership capacity for type of tasks defined in the Statement of Work. Provides technical and administrative direction for personnel performing communications related tasks, including the review of work products for correctness, adherence to the design concept and to user standards and for progress in accordance with schedules.

Minimum Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a scientific/technical or related discipline is desired or must have equivalent experience.

Rate: $ 83.49*

Commercial Job Title:  Communications Specialist (ComS)

Minimum/General Experience: Communications Specialist(s) shall have at least five (5) years of progressive experience in planning, analyzing, developing, and evaluating telecommunications concepts and capabilities.

Functional Responsibility: Provides technical assistance in communications related tasks, including the review of work products for correctness, adherence to the design concept and to user standards and for progress in accordance with schedules.

Minimum Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in a scientific/technical discipline is desired or must have equivalent experience.

Rate: $ 68.26*

Commercial Job Title:  Junior Communications Specialist (JComS)

Minimum/General Experience: The Junior Communications Specialist(s) shall have at least two (2) years of experience in communications concepts and capabilities.

Functional Responsibility: Provides entry-level technical assistance in communications related tasks.

Minimum Education: A Bachelor’s Degree an accredited institution or equivalent experience in a related field or Technical Certification in related Information Technologies.

Rate: $ 45.41*

Commercial Job Title:  Senior Certified Network Engineer (SCNE)

Minimum/General Experience: The Senior Certified Network Engineer(s) shall have at least five (5) years experience with analyzing network and computer communications hardware characteristics and recommending equipment procurement, removals and modifications. Experience should include project/task leadership capacity to demonstrate leadership ability for the type of tasks defined in the statement of work.

Functional Responsibility: Adds, deletes, and modifies, as required, host, terminal, and network devices. Coordinates with communications network specialists in the area of communication software. Analyzes and implements communications standards and protocols according to site requirements.

Minimum Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in a scientific/technical or related discipline is desired or must have equivalent experience.

Rate: $ 83.49*

Commercial Job Title:  Certified Network Engineer (CNE)

Minimum/General Experience: The Certified Network Engineer(s) shall have at least three (3) years experience with analyzing network and computer communications hardware characteristics and recommending equipment procurement, removals and modifications.

Functional Responsibility: Adds, deletes, and modifies, as required, host, terminal, and network devices. Coordinates with communications network specialists in the area of communication software. Analyzes and implements communications standards and protocols according to site requirements.

Minimum Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in a scientific/technical or related discipline is desired or must have equivalent experience.

Rate: $ 68.26*

Commercial Job Title:  Information Systems Technician (IST)

Minimum/General Experience: Information Systems Technician(s) s