Federal Aviation Administration Acquisition Career Certification & Management Office (AJA-A3) Valerie Outlaw Lee 20 October 2011.

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Federal Aviation Administration Acquisition Career Certification & Management Office (AJA-A3) Valerie Outlaw Lee 20 October 2011

2 Federal Aviation Administration Topics Acquisition Career Management Group –Functions –Certification Programs Certification Program Components –Competency Model Development Test & Evaluation Certification Requirements Test & Evaluation Certification Next Steps System Engineering Certification Development Contacts & Conclusion

3 Federal Aviation Administration Acquisition Career Management Group Functions Acquisition Workforce Data Analysis and Reporting Competency and Certification Development Certification Management Acquisition Workforce Development and Career Planning Acquisition Tools and Best Practices support Sample

4 Federal Aviation Administration 4 Federal Aviation Administration Defined Certification Programs: Program Manager Integrated Logistics Support Mgr Contracting Officer/Specialist Contracting Officers Technical Rep Cost Estimating Certification Programs in Development: Test & Evaluation System Engineering Business and Financial Management Certification Programs under Consideration: Software Engineering Human Factors Specialist FAA Acquisition Certification Program Status

5 Federal Aviation Administration 5 Federal Aviation Administration Competency Model with three (3) Proficiency Levels –Competency Titles, Definitions and Performance Indicators Certification Requirements for three (3) Proficiency Levels Formal Education –Academic Degree(s) Agency Training –Acquisition Management System Training –Competency Related Training Experience –Time Requirement –Experience related to Competencies Applicant Certification Approval Process FAA Acquisition Certification Program Components

6 Federal Aviation Administration Test and Evaluation Competency Model Development Process STEP 1: PLANNING AND PREPARATION ACTIVITIES Confirm project details, such as: –Positions/workforce to be modeled –Application/use of competencies –Methodology, key activities, and milestones –Subject matter experts (SME) and project stakeholders and their required time commitment –Existing job or competency documentation Review pertinent documentation, such as: –Job/position descriptions –Existing competencies –Skill set inventories Create data collection and analysis tools –Conduct SME interviews; Analyze SME interview data –Conduct crosswalk of DoD competencies and FAA research –Develop draft competency titles and definitions based on FAA SME input and DoD competencies Conduct Focus Group 1: Validate competency titles and definitions –Draft behavioral indicators to complete draft competency dictionary –Review draft competency titles and definitions with key stakeholders Conduct Focus Group 2.1: Finalize/ validate the technical competency dictionary Conduct Focus Group 2.2: Finalize/ validate the technical competency dictionary Conduct Focus Group 2.3: Finalize/ validate the technical competency dictionary and review non- tech comp Conduct Focus Group 3: Determine Criticality - Competency Importance and Requirement at Entry ratings Present Final Model to SMEs and discuss next steps for competency model and T&E certification development Present Final T&E Competency Model to Key Stakeholders for approval and discuss next steps for T&E Certification Program development STEP 2: COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT STEP 3: IMPLEMENTATION AND SUPPORT Completed Sep 28 th, 2010 Completed - Oct 21 st, 2010 Nov 1 st, 2010 Nov 18 th, 2010 Dec 6 th, 2010 Dec 10 th, 2010 Approved Jan 14 th, 2011

7 Federal Aviation Administration En Route and Oceanic Jennifer Duffy Systems Operations Robert Fietkiewicz Technical Operations Greg Joyner Ernesto Etienne Terminal Kathy Vanaman Bettyanne Davis En Route and Oceanic Jennifer Duffy Systems Operations Robert Fietkiewicz Technical Operations Greg Joyner Ernesto Etienne Terminal Kathy Vanaman Bettyanne Davis NextGen and Ops Planning San Vo Wanda Lopez-LaBarbera Vidyut Patel John Frederick Stan Pszczolkowski Paula Nouragas Robert Biedrzycki Aviation Safety Mary Stephens-Loggins NextGen and Ops Planning San Vo Wanda Lopez-LaBarbera Vidyut Patel John Frederick Stan Pszczolkowski Paula Nouragas Robert Biedrzycki Aviation Safety Mary Stephens-Loggins T & E Focus Group Members

8 Federal Aviation Administration 8 Federal Aviation Administration Test and Evaluation (T&E) Competency Titles Technical Competencies 1ACQUISTION AND CONTRACTS7SAFETY MANAGEMENT 2DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, AND REPORTING8SYSTEMS THINKING AND APPLICATION 3NAS OPERATIONS9TECHNICAL WRITING 4QUALITY CONTROL, QUALITY ASSURANCE, AND CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT 10TEST AND EVALUATION STANDARDS APPLICATION 5REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT11TEST MANAGEMENT 6RISK MANAGEMENT12TEST THEORY AND METHODS Non-Technical Competencies 13AGILITY16INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND INFLUENCE 14COMMUNICATION17DECISION MAKING AND JUDGMENT 15CUSTOMER FOCUS18TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION T & E Competency Model Titles

9 Federal Aviation Administration 9 Federal Aviation Administration 2. DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, AND REPORTING DEFINITION: Ability to identify, systematically collect, and organize relevant data. Ability to apply quantitative and qualitative data analysis tools, techniques, and technologies in order to make logical interpretations, conclusions, and inferences from the data and report findings to characterize system performance and risks. PROFICIENCY LEVELBEHAVIORAL INDICATORS 3Advanced a)Evaluates and determines based on available data sets and analysis tools whether alternative sources, tools, techniques, or technologies should be used b)Develops innovative data collections tools, techniques, and methods c)Directs analytical processes used to analyze data, draw conclusions, make revisions, and articulates system performance and risk ensuring project objectives are met d)Educates and mentors others on data analysis tools, techniques, and methodologies and guides the formulation of logical data interpretation e)Presents and accurately conveys complex data analysis findings, implications, and limitations to stakeholder audiences with varying degrees of technical knowledge with the topic/subject 2Intermediate a)Collaborates with other organizations concerning data collection requirements b)Applies innovative tools and techniques to satisfy data collection requirements; uses systematic procedures to collect data and maintain information c)Applies analytical processes used to analyze data, draw conclusions, make revisions, and articulate system performance and risk ensuring project objectives are met d)Reviews data analysis performed by others and provides constructive feedback 1Basic a)Develops data collection plans with guidance b)Collects relevant data for evaluation activities c)Uses quantitative and qualitative data analysis tools and techniques to interpret the data and report findings T & E Competency Dictionary Page

10 Federal Aviation Administration 10 Federal Aviation Administration The competencies in each column below are listed in order of importance (from most critical to least important) T&E- Basic Level (GS 7/9; F/G Pay Band) T&E- Intermediate(1) Level (GS 11/12; H Pay Band) T&E- Intermediate(2) Level (GS 13; I Pay Band) T&E- Advanced Level (GS 14/15; J/K Pay Band) Critical Competencies NAS OperationsData Collection, Analysis, and ReportingTeamwork and CollaborationDecision Making and Judgment Data Collection, Analysis, and ReportingNAS OperationsData Collection, Analysis, and ReportingNAS Operations CommunicationTeamwork and CollaborationNAS OperationsCommunication Teamwork and CollaborationCommunication Teamwork and Collaboration Technical Writing Test Theory and MethodsTest Management Interpersonal Relations and InfluenceTest Theory and MethodsCustomer FocusTest and Evaluation Standards Application Decision Making and JudgmentQuality Control, Quality Assurance, and Configuration Management Technical Writing Important CompetenciesInterpersonal Relations and Influence Test Theory and Methods Test and Evaluation Standards ApplicationDecision Making and JudgmentTest and Evaluation Standards ApplicationInterpersonal Relations and Influence Test Theory and MethodsCustomer FocusDecision Making and JudgmentData Collection, Analysis, and Reporting Systems Thinking and ApplicationAgility Important CompetenciesRequirements ManagementCustomer Focus Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Configuration Management Test and Evaluation Standards ApplicationQuality Control, Quality Assurance, and Configuration Management Acquisition and Contracts Requirements Management Risk Management Customer FocusSystems Thinking and ApplicationAcquisition and ContractsRequirements Management Risk ManagementTest Management Systems Thinking and Application Test ManagementRisk ManagementSystems Thinking and ApplicationQuality Control, Quality Assurance, and Configuration Management Safety ManagementAcquisition and ContractsImportant CompetenciesSafety Management Acquisition and ContractsSafety Management Important Competencies (No Competencies) T & E Competency Criticality Assessment

11 Federal Aviation Administration 11 Federal Aviation Administration Competency Model with three (3) Proficiency Levels –Competency Titles, Definitions and Performance Indicators FAA Acquisition Certification Program Components Certification Requirements for three (3) Proficiency Levels Formal Education –Academic Degree(s) Agency Training –Acquisition Process Training –Competency Related Training T&E Experience –Time Requirement –Experience related to Competencies Applicant Certification Approval Process

12 Federal Aviation Administration Formal Education FAA Training Level 1 Technical Associates Degree or a college transcript(s) documenting passing of 24 semester credit hours of technical courses 8 - Classroom Courses 4 – On-Line Courses Level 2 Bachelors of Science (BS) Degree or Bachelors of Arts w/24 semester credit hours of technical courses 11 - Classroom Courses 3 – On-Line Courses Level 3 Bachelors of Science (BS) Degree or Bachelors of Arts w/24 semester credit hours of technical courses 6 - Classroom Courses 0 – On-Line Courses T&E Certification Formal Education and FAA Training Requirements

13 Federal Aviation Administration Years of ExperienceCompetency Requirement Level 1 3 Years of Experience Min 2 Yrs in T&E Position remaining 1yr in an Acquisition Position Experience w/i last 5 yrs 3 Technical Competencies 2 Non-Technical Competencies Level 2 6 Years Experience Min 4 Yrs in T&E Position remaining 2yrs in other Acquisition Position(s) Experience w/i last 8 yrs 6 Tech Competencies Mandatory - T&E Std and Appl, T&E Theory and Methods, Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting plus 3 additional competencies 3 Non-Tech Competencies Level 3 8 Years Experience Min 6 Yrs in T&E Position remaining 2yrs in other Acquisition Position(s) Experience w/i last 12 yrs 8 Tech Competencies Mandatory - T&E Std and Application, T&E Theory and Methods, NAS Operations, Test Mgmt plus 4 additional competencies 6 Non-Tech Competencies T&E Certification Years of Experience and Competency Requirements

14 Federal Aviation Administration Infrastructure –Modify AMS Policy incorporating T&E Certification –Develop an automated approval application system Course/Training Development Certification Pilot –Draft Pilot Plan –Execute Pilot International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA) T & E Certification Program Development Ongoing Activities

15 Federal Aviation Administration PAUSE

16 Federal Aviation Administration Systems Engineering Certification Competency Model with three (3) Proficiency Levels Certification Requirements for three (3) Proficiency Levels Formal Education Agency Training T&E Experience INCOSE Certification Leverage T&E Certification Approval Process

17 Federal Aviation Administration Systems Engineering Competency Titles Technical Competencies 1ACQUISITION, LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT AND CONTRACTS 7RISK MANAGEMENT 2CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT8SYSTEMS INTEGRATION 3DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS9SYSTEMS THINKING AND APPLICATION 4INTERFACE MANAGEMENT10TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 5FAA OPERATIONS AND STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT11VALIDATION 6REQUIREMENTS DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT 12VERIFICATION Non-Technical Competencies 13COMMUNICATION AND TECHNICAL WRITING 14DECISION MAKING AND JUDGMENT 15INFLUENCE AND NEGOTIATION 16 PROJECT MANAGEMENT System Engineering Competency Model Titles

18 Federal Aviation Administration En Route and Oceanic Christ Medina Systems Operations Kevin Grimm Raj Krishnapillay Technical Operations Seth Couslar Aviation Safety Steve VanTrees En Route and Oceanic Christ Medina Systems Operations Kevin Grimm Raj Krishnapillay Technical Operations Seth Couslar Aviation Safety Steve VanTrees NextGen and Ops Planning Basilyn Bunting George Gardner Annie Clark Clifton Baldwin Barry Smith Patrick Cavanaugh Terminal Jan deRegt NextGen and Ops Planning Basilyn Bunting George Gardner Annie Clark Clifton Baldwin Barry Smith Patrick Cavanaugh Terminal Jan deRegt System Engineering Focus Group Members

19 Federal Aviation Administration PersonnelPhone Rebecca Deloney, Grp MgrRebecca Deloney(202) Maribeth Monti, ManagerMaribeth Monti(202) Diana Martin (202) Allen White (202) Joyce Bentley (202) Valerie Outlaw Lee (202) Candis Travers (202) Lynda Solis (202) Renee Carter (202) Acquisition Career Management Group

20 Federal Aviation Administration Questions