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AFLCMC… Providing the Warfighter’s Edge
Leading Contractors and Civilians…L.I.V.E
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Mr. Frank Washburn, Director, 448 SCMW
Col Shawn Harrison, Director, AFLCMC/LG
21 October 2015
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BLUF
• “Operational” logisticians typically have limited interaction with Government civilians and contractors– Exceptions: FSRs, AFETS, “Outsourced”
logistics functions• However, civilians and contractors make up a
key part of the “Total Force,” particularly in AFMC
• Military members must understand how to lead and interact with civilians and contractors
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Civilians
• Civilians comprise the bulk of the AFMC workforce:– 90% of AFLCMC’s 3,600 logisticians are civilians– 89% of AFSC’s 36,460 logisticians are civilians
• Civilians are– On-boarded as trainees, expedited hires, or other methods– GS (office work) or WG (touch labor) … some exceptions– Promoted by selection for USAJobs - advertised positions vs. a
central selection board– Managed by a DT-like governance called the Logistics Advisory
Council (LAC) and Logistics Executive Board (LEB)
• Civilians bring– Continuity…pivotal in 1-deep positions– Career-long experience…critical in key leadership positions
like Product Support Manager (PSM) and Item Managers– Critical skills like depot artisans and supply chain management
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Contractors
• Contractors are– Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS)– Federally Funded Research and Development (FFRDC)– Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and vendors
providing deliverables
• Contractors bring– Staff expertise…augmentation, niche capabilities– Outside perspective– Power of the industrial base– But cannot perform “inherently governmental work” such as
signing contracts, obligating funds, or directing OEMs
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Leadership
• Read and understand the Master Labor Agreement and Memorandum of Agreements– A strong partnership with the Union is
essential• Pre-decisional involvement • Sharing information
– Collaborate with your Labor Relations Officer
• Contractors must be engaged IAW– Contract “RoEs”…e.g., avoid “giving
direction” (e.g., adding workscope)– Procurement Ethics…know and follow the
rules; avoid even perception of impropriety
• Read and understand the Performance Work Statement
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Leadership
• Mentoring– Civilians should actively seek direction and mentorship
throughout their careers– May require encouragement on your part --- get actively
involved in civilian development and mentoring– Encourage use of MyVector --- a Total Force application – Support local mentoring programs
• Civilian Development– Not as deliberate or structured as active duty– Civilian Development Education Call—Feb/Mar each year
• Intermediate Developmental Education (IDE) / Senior Developmental Education (SDE)
• Strategic Leadership Courses• Master’s Degree Programs
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Logistics Career Field Governance
• Logistics Executive Board (LEB)
– Provides strategic guidance & policy for civilian development – Primary focus is on GS-15
• Provides vectors and selects GS-15s for Career Broadening and Civilian Development Education (i.e., Air War College and Eisenhower School)
• Logistics Advisory Council (LAC)
– Key focus is on Civilian Force Development (CFD) - Primary target is
on GS-14 and below• Selects GS-14s and below for Career Broadening and Education
• Logistics Career Field Team (LCFT)
– Provides career advice, job referral, training, tuition assistance,
career broadening & internships to AF Logistics employees– Executes guidance & direction provided by the LEB, LAC and HAF– Focuses primarily on centrally-managed workforce (GS-13 and above
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Logistics Advisory Council & Executive Board DT Schedule
Summer 2015 Fall 2015
LAC DTLEB DT
Logisticians vectored annuallyLogisticians vectored annually
LEB DT Focus:
VectoringSr Grade (GS-15)
Logistics
LEB DT Focus:
CDEAll Grades Logistics
LAC DT Focus:
VectoringMid Grade (GS-13/14)
Logistics
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Civilian Development Plan(CDP)
IndividualCompletes Civilian Development Plan
(CDP)
IndividualCompletes Civilian Development Plan
(CDP)
Supervisor/Endorser
Reviews CDP
Supervisor/Endorser
Reviews CDP
LEB/LAC/DTValidates CDPLEB/LAC/DT
Validates CDP
Member Matchedto Development Member Matchedto Development
Fee d
back
Feed
back
Feedb
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The flow of the CDP Process
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JointHQ USAFMAJCOM
Key logistics position
Wing/Base operational duties
Leadership (Wing/Base Flt
SPO/SPD)
Functional/Operational Tour
Joint/OSDCenter
Broadening Assignment into another functional area
IDEACSC, AAD (AFIT, NPS), EWI,
EIG, ELDP, OPM, Fellowships
SDEAWC, Eisenhower School, NWC, Fellowships
BDEAAD, SOS, AFIT, CALT
MAJCOMMSG/CD
DRU (RSS) , FOA, Center Prof. Education
Log 099, Log 199,
Prof. EducationLog 299, Log 399, SCM Certifications, Strat I
Develop Job Proficiency
OPERATIONAL
STRATEGIC
TACTICAL
SES
GS-5/7
GS-9/11
GS-13
GS-14
GS-15
AFSEMO –Executive EnhancementNational Security, SLOC, APEX,SES Seminar, Exec Business
GS-14/15 Leadership Dev (LD)GS-15 Seminar, CSLP, DSLDP
DesiredDevelopment
Desired Duties and/or Experiential Development
DesiredTraining
MAJCOM/ HQs
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GS-12
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Prof. EducationLog 499, AFIT/LogTech MS in Logistics, Strat II & III
Civilian Logistician Career Pyramid
TACTICAL0-10 YRS
STRATEGIC20-30 YRS
OPERATIONAL10-20 YRS
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MandatoryNEO
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Logistics Certification Framework (non-APDP)
Professional Maintenance Certification and Professional
Supply Management Certification Program
Framework
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Innovation
• Contractors (OEMs, vendors, FFRDCs, etc.) are a major source of “Innovation” within DoD– Independent research (e.g., SBIRS)– Government-funded research & development (RDT&E)– Collaboration with Academia and Gov’t Labs
• Examples– Advanced robotics– Additive manufacturing– Cloud computing– “Internet of things”
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Cloud Computing
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Velocity
• Contractors and Civilians can provide velocity and flexibility to the mission to augment the military– Acquisition and Life Cycle Logistics Expedited Hiring
Authority (EHA)– Depot overtime/surge– Depot Operations Contractor Augmentation Teams
(DOCATs)– Deployment support– Day-to-day continuous process improvement
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Excellence
• As mission partners, contractors strive to– Deliver on-time– Deliver on-budget– Deliver to commitments…Affordable and Effective Product
Support
• As members of the Total Force, civilians adhere to AF core values
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SOURCE: “Strategic Roadmap – USAF Profession of Arms” (Sep 2015)
Air Force Professional: (the Identity)
An Airman (Active Duty, Reserve, Guard or civilian) is a trusted servant to our Nation who demonstrates unquestionable competence, adheres to the highest ethical standards and is a steward of the future of the Air Force profession. Air Force professionals are distinguished by a willing commitment and loyalty to the Air Force Core Values.
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Parting Thoughts
• Understand the rules for leading contractors and civilians– The rules are different in many cases– “Ignorance” is not an excuse– Consult your Contracting Officer or Civilian Personnel
Office…they are the experts
• Leverage the Leadership, Innovation, Velocity, and Excellence these mission partners and members of the Total Force bring to the fight!
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