Life Cycle Logistics FIPT

Life Cycle Logistics Competency Validation

7 Jan 2011

Background

• DAU aggressively embarked on embedding June 2008 Logistics Human Capital Strategy competencies and proficiencies into courseware

• Much, however, has changed since 2008 - the competency set needs to reflect both current and emerging skills for Life Cycle Logisticians (LCL), to include ACAT I and ACAT II program Product Support Managers (PSM)

Recognition of Major Initiatives

• DoD Logistics Human Capital Strategy (2008)

• WSAR Product Support Assessment (2009)

• Defense Acquisition Guidebook Chapter 5 (2010)

• AT&L Affordability Initiatives (2010)

• AMFG – Key Leader Competencies (2010)

• DTM 10-015 Requirements for Life Cycle Management & Product Support (2010)

• Product Support Manager Guidebook (2010)

• Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements (2010)

• Business Case Analysis Guidebook (2010)

• PSAT IPT #3 PSM Technical Competencies (2010)

Tasking from DASD(MR)

• DASD(MR) Tasking: Interrogate the holistic curriculum from a competency perspective

– Identify the 2nd level competencies

– Employ a group-ware tool - every participant rates on a 1-5 scale the degree to which they think that 2nd level competency is critical to OBJECTIVE workforce skills

Unit of Competence

CompetencyTopic

Competency

SubCompetency

TerminalPerformanceObjectives

Learning Asset

Learning Asset

Learner / Workforce

Engagement

FADomain

FIPTDomain

DAUDomain

Curriculum & Learning AssetDesign, Development & Delivery

DAU Learning Asset Modeling

Competencies are decomposed from the Human Capital Strategies competencies & proficiencies plus the Integrated Product Support Elements

Unit of Competence

CompetencyTopic

Competency

SubCompetency

TerminalPerformanceObjectives

Learning Asset

Learning Asset

Today’s FIPT Focus

LCL Competency Set should be …• Technically based

• Built to support major acquisitions

• Applicable across entire system life cycle

• Forward looking

• Holistic

• Required understanding for the PSM

• Not prioritized or assigned to skill level

What is a Competency?

Competency Definition: “An (observable) measurable pattern of knowledge, abilities, skills, and other characteristics that individuals need in order to successfully perform their work.“ (DoDI 1400.25, Vol 250, Nov 18, 2008)

Competency Examples:

“Establish processes to optimize Life Cycle cost and system performance.”

“Understand how Computer Resources integrates with the other Product Support Elements and program functional activities.”

“Drive design influence to optimize weapon system readiness with maximum use of standardized, common support equipment (minimizing the introduction of new unique items).”

Deliverable to DAU

• Deliverable to DAU: A holistic set of prioritized technical competencies representing the skills, knowledge and/or experience required of a senior Life Cycle Logistician and/or ACAT I and ACAT II program Product Support Managers (PSM)

• To achieve the deliverable:

– Interrogate the existing competency set holistically, with long term view

• Review each competency for substance

• Identify any gaps in competency set for senior level LCL / PSM

– Conduct a validation voting process on importance and frequency for each competency

Validation: Pass 1 Tasks

• Competencies are grouped by 12 Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements

• Competencies will be displayed in a listing for your review

• Comment box at bottom of screen

• Pass 1:

– Task #1: Review and comment on the substance of the competencies listed (not the spelling, grammar, etc.)

– Task #2: Did we miss any competencies? Insert comments at bottom of screen.

Notes :• Time is limited• Comments are non-attribution• Proficiency levels not considered today• Consider importance of cognizance and understanding along with direct personal application• We are not addressing common leadership skills in this exercise, only technical – related skills

Hints:• Work quickly

• Consider current and emerging skill sets

• Go with your first instinct

Validation: Pass 2 Tasks

• Competencies are grouped by 12 Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements

• Competencies will be displayed in a listing for your votes

• Vote ratings are High, Medium, and Low

• Pass 2:

– Task #1: For each competency, vote on its importance to the senior level LCL / PSM person’s job

– Task #2: For each competency, vote on how frequently the senior level LCL / PSM uses that competency

Notes :• Time is limited• Comments are non-attribution• Proficiency levels not considered today• Consider importance of cognizance and understanding along with direct personal application• We are not addressing common leadership skills in this exercise, only technical – related skills

Hints:• Work quickly

• Consider current and future program requirements

• Go with your first instinct

Plan for Validation Schedule

Support Equipment

Facilities & Infrastructure

PHS&T

Supply Support

Technical Data

Training & Training Support

Manpower & Personnel

Computer Resources

Design Influence

Maintenance Planning & Management

Sustaining Engineering

Product Support Management

Start

8:35

9:05

8:50

9:40

9:25

End

8:50

9:40

9:25

9:05

10:05

Start End

10:20

10:50

10:35

11:30

11:05

10:35

11:30

11:05

10:50

11:55

Pass 1 Pass 2

Wrap-Up

• Thank you for your time and for sharing your expertise on this endeavor

• Comments will be reviewed and incorporated into the competency set

• This set forms the baseline to support learning objective and courseware development

• Competencies will continue to be subject to DAU FIPT review as part of future DAU offerings