506

May 21, 2020
KSATs
506 (NIST ID: T0057)

Task

Design, develop, and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
Items denoted by a * are CORE KSATs for every Work Role, while other CORE KSATs vary by Work Role.

Core KSAT for the following Work Roles

No Work Roles with Core KSAT 506

Additional KSAT for the following Work Roles

AI/ML Specialist (Additional) ID: 623 (NIST ID: N/A) Workforce Element: AI/Data

Designs, develops, and modifies AI applications, tools, and/or other solutions to enable successful accomplishment of mission objectives.
Data Scientist (Additional) ID: 423 (NIST ID: N/A) Workforce Element: AI/Data

Uncovers and explains actionable insights from data by combining scientific method, math and statistics, specialized programming, advanced analytics, AI, and storytelling.
Software Developer (Additional) ID: 621 (NIST ID: SP-DEV-001) Workforce Element: Software Engineering

Executes software planning, requirements, risk management, design, development, architecture, modeling, estimation, configuration management, quality, security, and tests using software development methodologies, architectural structures, viewpoints, styles, design decisions, and frameworks across all lifecycle phases.