1. Systems Engineering Initiatives 04/13/10 Page-1 CLASSIFICATION – UNCLASSIFIED Systems Engineering Initiatives and the SPRDE Career Field 13 April 2010 Nicholas Torelli Director, Mission Assurance Systems Engineering Office of the Secretary of Defense

2. CLASSIFICATION – UNCLASSIFIED Systems Engineering Initiatives 04/13/10 Page-2 Systems Engineer - The Best Job in America? Source: http://www.focus.com/fyi/human-resources/best-jobs/ c 2010 Focus - Used with permission.

3. CLASSIFICATION – UNCLASSIFIED Systems Engineering Initiatives 04/13/10 Page-3 Systems Engineering Mission We execute substantive technical engagement throughout the acquisition life cycle with major and selected acquisition efforts across DoD We apply best engineering practices to: –Help program managers identify and mitigate risks –Shape technical planning and management –Support and advocate for DoD Component initiatives –Provide technical insight to OSD stakeholders –Identify systemic issues for resolution above the program level –Support Knowledge Based Decision Making We are the “E” in DDR&E

4. CLASSIFICATION – UNCLASSIFIED Systems Engineering Initiatives 04/13/10 Page-4 Innovation, Speed and Agility Program Performance and Outcomes Major Program Support Acquisition Programs Acquisition Workforce Policy / Guidance / Mission Assurance Competency Assessments Mission Success Enablers Program Assessments Systems Analysis Improving Acquisition Program Performance Acquisition Innovations Opportunities for Improvement Feedback External Sources New Tech Trends and Opportunities

5. CLASSIFICATION – UNCLASSIFIED Systems Engineering Initiatives 04/13/10 Page-5 Addressing Emerging Challenges on the Frontiers of Systems Engineering Analysis of Complex Systems/Systems of Systems Development Planning/Early SE Program Protection/Acquisition Cyber Security University and Industrial Engineering Research Supporting USD(AT&L) Decisions with Independent Engineering Expertise Engineering Assessment / Mentoring of Major Defense Programs Program Support Reviews OIPT / DAB / ITAB Support Systems Engineering Plans Systemic Root Cause Analysis Mission Assurance Nicholas Torelli Major Program Support James Thompson Systems Analysis Kristen Baldwin Leading Systems Engineering Practice in DoD and Industry Systems Engineering Policy, Guidance, and Standards Specialty Engineering (System Safety, Reliability / Availability / Maintainability, Quality, Manufacturing, Producibility, Human Systems Integration (HSI)) Technical Workforce Development Providing technical support and systems engineering leadership and oversight to USD(AT&L) in support of planned and ongoing acquisition programs Director, Systems Engineering Stephen Welby Terry Jaggers, Principal Deputy Director, Systems Engineering

6. CLASSIFICATION – UNCLASSIFIED Systems Engineering Initiatives 04/13/10 Page-6 Systems Engineering Contributions to Acquisition Systems-level technical leadership Risk identification and management Interface management Life cycle focus Robust exploration of the need Achievable system design Integration of technical disciplines

7. CLASSIFICATION – UNCLASSIFIED Systems Engineering Initiatives 04/13/10 Page-7 What Are Our Expectations of Our Systems Engineering Workforce? Breadth –Awareness of and appreciation for other functional areas, –Understanding of the system lifecycle and processes –Knowledge of other engineering disciplines and how they integrate into the system solution –Knowledge of product domains Depth –Extensive expertise and experience in one or more engineering disciplines and in one or more product domains Leadership –Ability to motivate and inspire individuals and teams –Comfort in dealing with complexity –Focused on underpinning decisions with data –Capability to make tough technical decisions

8. CLASSIFICATION – UNCLASSIFIED Systems Engineering Initiatives 04/13/10 Page-8 Critical Systems Thinking Skills Think holistically about complex problems Understand the role of the system in its operational context Understand the parts of the system in the larger context of the system Understand both the interactive nature of the system and the role of feedback in the system Understand the impact of changes to the system and how system behavior can evolve over time Understand common models of life-cycle capability delivery: conceptualization, requirements definition, design, development, production, deployment, operation and retirement Appreciate the societal context in which we deliver capability: economic efficiency, environmental stewardship, and safety of life and property

9. CLASSIFICATION – UNCLASSIFIED Systems Engineering Initiatives 04/13/10 Page-9 SPRDE-Systems EngineerING Composition Typical SPRDE – SE Line and Staff Position Titles Project officer, project engineer, scientist, supervising project engineer, computer engineer/scientist, operations research analyst, software engineer, naval architect, Specialty engineers such as: materials or structures engineer, reliability engineer, designing engineer, cost engineer. Specific Duties Plan, manage, or perform analysis, research, design, development, fabrication, installation, modification, or sustainment of systems or systems components across the entire life cycle; Apply most or all of the DoD Systems Engineering Technical Processes or Technical Management Processes integrating multiple domains (analytic or engineering specialties) at a system or systems-of-systems level.

10. CLASSIFICATION – UNCLASSIFIED Systems Engineering Initiatives 04/13/10 Page-10 SPRDE-Program Systems ENGINEER Composition Typical SPRDE – PSE Line and Staff Position Titles Systems Engineer Lead/Chief Systems Engineering System Engineer IPT Lead Technical Director Deputy PM for SE Specific Duties Plan, manage, or perform analysis, research, design, development, fabrication, installation, modification, or sustainment of systems or systems components across the entire life cycle; Apply most or all of the DoD Systems Engineering Technical Processes or Technical Management Processes integrating multiple domains (analytic or engineering specialties) at a system or system-of-systems level.

11. CLASSIFICATION – UNCLASSIFIED Systems Engineering Initiatives 04/13/10 Page-11 SPRDE-SE/PSE Workforce Across the Services (1)

12. CLASSIFICATION – UNCLASSIFIED Systems Engineering Initiatives 04/13/10 Page-12 SPRDE-SE/PSE Workforce Across the Services (2)

13. CLASSIFICATION – UNCLASSIFIED Systems Engineering Initiatives 04/13/10 Page-13 (Before 1946) (1965 – 1976) (1946 – 1964) (1977 – 1989) (1990 – Present) Years of Service by Generation (DOD Acquisition Workforce - Civilians)

14. CLASSIFICATION – UNCLASSIFIED Systems Engineering Initiatives 04/13/10 Page-14 Workforce Development Initiatives Several technical workforce development initiatives in progress across government, industry and academia : Competency Assessments for technical management career fields (“first look” in Q3 2010) Competency-based certification standards to enable “raising the bar” for workforce performance Flexible certification framework to encourage professional growth and provide the opportunity for subsequent progression to Program Management Expanded collaboration with civilian universities and industry associations

15. CLASSIFICATION – UNCLASSIFIED Systems Engineering Initiatives 04/13/10 Page-15 Workforce Development Initiatives: Government Competency Assessments/Surveys for Technical Management Career Fields (SPRDE-SE/PSE and PQM) Key Leader Professional Development – Lead Program Systems Engineer Developing Systems Engineering Technical Leaders (with Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC)) SE Experience Accelerator (with DAU and SERC) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strategic Plan and Implementation Plan Working Group Mentoring Workshops and Tutorials Government-to-Government Workshops with Singapore on SE

16. CLASSIFICATION – UNCLASSIFIED Systems Engineering Initiatives 04/13/10 Page-16 Workforce Development Initiatives: Academia SE Capstone Courses (with SERC, AFIT, NPS, and Academies) Body of Knowledge and Curriculum to Advance Systems Engineering (BKCASE) (with SERC) Air Force Academy Preparation Course for INCOSE Associate SE Professional – Acquisition (ASEP-Acq) Certification 1 st SE Undergraduate Education Workshop 7 – 8 April 2010 (Co-sponsored with US Air Force Academy) Technical Curriculum Currency (with DAU) Collaboration with Civilian Universities (with DAU and SERC) SE Workforce Development Summit 2011

17. CLASSIFICATION – UNCLASSIFIED Systems Engineering Initiatives 04/13/10 Page-17 Workforce Development Initiatives: Industry International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) –Certified Systems Engineering Professional – Acquisition (CSEP-Acq) –Associate Systems Engineering Professional – Acquisition (ASEP-Acq) –Both have been granted equivalency with SYS 101 and SYS 202 National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) SE Division Education and Training Committee –Compare SE Acquisition and Developer Competency Models –Identify industrial base SE workforce challenges –Explore how DoD policy and investments can aid in maintaining/growing critical capabilities –Explore how we can attract, foster and develop future DoD engineering leaders –With the increased focus on government in-sourcing, explore how we can rapidly mature future program chief engineers –Assess Health of the Technical Workforce — conduct workshop and study

18. CLASSIFICATION – UNCLASSIFIED Systems Engineering Initiatives 04/13/10 Page-18 Proposed Way Ahead (1) There is lots of confusion about SPRDE career field because it is very broad and diverse Need better way to describe and manage SPRDE workforce development Proposal: Establish Separate Career Fields –SPRDE – Science &Technology Manager becomes Science &Technology Manager –SPRDE – Program Systems Engineer becomes Program Systems Engineer –SPRDE – Systems Engineering renamed to SPRDE

19. CLASSIFICATION – UNCLASSIFIED Systems Engineering Initiatives 04/13/10 Page-19 Proposed Way Ahead (2) Science &Technology Manager –Leads and/or manages science and technology activities including basic research, applied research and/or advanced technology development; may also provide direct support to acquisition program managers. –Develop overall program goals using S&T funds. –Acquire the services of scientists, engineers and technical support personnel, experts in their fields, to perform science and technology research for DoD. –Provide funds and oversee S&T performers including universities, industry, and Federal Government organizations. –Interface with the technology customer(s) to expedite the transition of technology to the user.

20. CLASSIFICATION – UNCLASSIFIED Systems Engineering Initiatives 04/13/10 Page-20 Proposed Way Ahead (3) Program Systems Engineer –Select cadre of more experienced systems engineers with cross- disciplinary technical skills grounded in broad-based education, training and experience who are targeted for key leader positions such as Lead Program Systems Engineer. SPRDE –A wide range of members from different disciplines and backgrounds. –Workforce members may hold positions such as systems engineer, project officer, project engineer, scientist, supervising project engineer, computer engineer/scientist, operations research analyst, software engineer, naval architect, etc. –Workforce members may also hold specialty engineering positions such as materials or structures engineer, reliability engineer, designing engineer, cost engineer, etc.

21. CLASSIFICATION – UNCLASSIFIED Systems Engineering Initiatives 04/13/10 Page-21 Systems Engineering: Critical to Program Success Innovation, Speed and Agility