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Common Government Contracting Labor Category Job Descriptions

Job Titles in government contracting are not always the same as those in the private sector. Even if the names are identical, the duties and responsibilities may differ when working on a federal or state government contract.

Roles on a government contract are often referred to as Labor Categories (sometimes called “LCATs”). And on some contracts, the government often has specific criteria for each labor category that a company might bill to the government.

When working on a government contract, it is important to understand the difference between a job title and a labor category. A job title is simply the name of the position, while a labor category describes the work that will be performed under that title.

For example, imagine you are working on a contract to provide support services to a government agency. One of the positions you plan to fill is an Administrative Assistant. In the private sector, the duties of an administrative assistant might include handling correspondence, scheduling appointments, and maintaining files.

On a government contract, however, the duties of an administrative assistant might also include preparing reports for senior officials and attending high-level meetings. Therefore, the labor category for an administrative assistant on a government contract could be “Administrative Assistant/Senior Level.”

Depending on the industry, the same job title might also have different labor categories. For example, the “Project Manager” title in the construction industry might refer to someone responsible for day-to-day operations. In contrast, in the IT industry, the same title might refer to someone responsible for overseeing the entire project.

It is important to understand the difference between job titles and labor categories because the government often has different requirements for each. For example, a position might require a certain level of experience or education that is different from what is required in the private sector.

If a contractor bills the government for an employee who does not meet the specific criteria of the job description, including education, years of experience, certifications, and skills – then the contractor could violate the False Claims Act.

When applying for a government contract, carefully read the job descriptions and identify the labor category that best fits your skills and experience.

We compiled this guide by looking at job listings, labor category descriptions in government-wide contracts, and the websites of government contractors.

We combed job advertisements, government contract language, and company websites to bring you these handy guides to typical government contracting labor category descriptions to make it easier to find what you’re looking for. These guides will be updated, and new labor categories will be added regularly.

 

 

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