CAPABILITY CARD · Science & Research

The Astronomers capability card.

One link that proves what you do — the work, the tools, the market, and the path to better contracts.

There are 2,120 astronomers in the U.S. The ones who win the work a buyer actually budgets for don't hand over a flat PDF — they send a living capability card. Built and maintained by our New Jersey team.

2,120
working nationally
$128,820
Median / year
8
Core duties mapped
$43.1B
Federal market
What your card proves

The work a buyer needs to see at a glance.

A client or contracting officer scanning ten astronomers wants fast proof you actually do the work. These are the core duties O*NET ties to your field — your capability card turns them into scannable proof points instead of a wall of text.

Duty 01
Analyze research data to determine its significance, using computers.
Duty 02
Present research findings at scientific conferences and in papers written for scientific journals.
Duty 03
Study celestial phenomena, using a variety of ground-based and space-borne telescopes and scientific instruments.
Duty 04
Collaborate with other astronomers to carry out research projects.
Duty 05
Mentor graduate students and junior colleagues.
Duty 06
Supervise students' research on celestial and astronomical phenomena.
Where you stand

A real market — compete on proof, not price.

Nationally, 2,120 astronomers earn a median of $128,820 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). In a market that size, the businesses that win the better work don't lead with the lowest number — they lead with a credible, current capability card. That's exactly what we build.

$128,820
Median pay / year
$62
Median / hour
2,120
Working nationally
Tools that signal you're current

The systems you actually run — on the record.

Listing the software and platforms you work with is a quiet credibility signal buyers notice. These are the hot and in-demand technologies O*NET associates with astronomers (★ = flagged hot technology). Your card shows the ones that fit your shop.

Apache Hadoop ★C ★C++ ★IBM SPSS Statistics ★Linux ★Microsoft Excel ★Microsoft Office software ★Microsoft PowerPoint ★Microsoft Word ★Oracle Java ★Python ★R ★
Your expertise, named

The knowledge that makes the work credible.

These are the expertise areas O*NET ranks highest for astronomers. On a capability card they read as depth — not buzzwords.

  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Computers and Electronics
  • English Language
  • Education and Training
  • Engineering and Technology
The government-contracting edge

Where the steady budgets actually are.

Federal agencies obligated $43.1B in Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) contracts in FY2024 (USAspending.gov). When a contracting officer or prime sizes up a small business, a living capability card — cert status, NAICS coverage, SAM registration, core offerings, all current — is exactly what they expect to see. We build yours to land in that lane.

Make yours

One link that does the proving for you.

The P4 Procurement Card is a live capability statement for credentialed small businesses — your work, tools, certs, and offerings on one always-current URL, with a downloadable PDF. $299 setup + $39/month. Premium (NFC + Wallet) and per-prospect Pitch cards too.

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