1. Requirements Executive Overview Workshop Welcome!
RQM403
Requirements Executive Overview Workshop
Welcome!
Requirements Management Certification Training

2. affordable solutions to current warfighting needs
RQM 403 Learning Outcomes
Recognize importance of relationships among requirements, PPBE, and acquisition communities [“Big A” context]
Analyze how open communications among the acquisition, resourcing and requirements communities can optimize warfighter capabilities across the acquisition life cycle
Appreciate the roles of stakeholders responsible for clarification, approval, acquisition, and advocacy of warfighter requirements
Partnering among requirements, acquisition, and resourcing communities to discover on better ways to deliver and sustain
affordable solutions to current warfighting needs
DSMC Values: Character; Integrity; Teamwork; Innovation; Trust

3. Knowledge and Skills Development for Requirements Managers and Leaders
Requirements Management Certification Training (RMCT) Model
Level C
Certification
Level B
Level A
Level D
Executive Certification
RQM 413
Senior Leader Requirements Course
4-star GO/FO, Agency Head
hours online
1-week classroom
1-day Classroom
Requirements originators and support
CLR 101
Introduction to JCIDS
RQM 310
Advanced Concepts and Skills for Requirements Management
RQM 403
Requirements Executive Overview Workshop
1-3 star GO/FO, SES
Tailored Desktop Discussion
RQM 110
Core Concepts for Requirements Management
4 - 6 hours online
Core Plus
Courses
(online)
CLR 151
Analysis of Alternatives
CLR 250
Capability-Based Assessments
CLR 252
Developing Performance Attributes
Requirements writers and developers
Requirements presenters and trainers
Make decisions
Set priorities
Approve & Validate JCIDS Documents
Core Courses – Mandatory for RM Certification
Core Plus Courses (aka “Just-In-Time”) -- Not Required for Cert Unless Directed by Component
Learning and Development Support for All Customers
- Military & Civilian, All Grades -
VCJCS Gen Paul Selva's Introduction Video
Tab 0 – DAU Overview

4. Strategic Workforce Management
Requirements Management certification process
governed by DoD components
Civilian RM
Role: Program Continuity
Military RM
Role: “Warfighter” Perspective
Typical Tour of Duty:
Career
Requirements/JCIDS Experience:
Typically Most Knowledgeable (as long as maintaining currency w/ changes)
Operational Experience:
Probably not current
Training Timeline:
Unlimited Career Progression (but must maintain currency w/ JCIDS changes)
Certification Standards:
Similar to DAW – DAU Training, Experience, Education
Typical Tour of Duty:
18 months – 2 years
Requirements/JCIDS Experience:
Very Limited (if any)
Operational Experience:
Current experience critical
Training Timeline:
ASAP (within the first months of tour)
Certification Standards: Similar to DAW – DAU Training, Experience,
Education

5. DAU Roles Reach Beyond our Campuses A Global Learning Environment
A foundation of continuous learning and development opportunities to the requirements and acquisition workforce
Learning in the workplace via web assets, online communities, lunch ‘n learns… embedded support, on demand
Empowered workforce performance via Mission Assistance [consulting, rapidly deployed and targeted training]
Assistance at the Point of Need

6. Accessible By Our Customers
Midwest Region
Capital/Northeast Region &
Defense Systems Mgmt College
Midwest
Region
Mid-Atlantic Region
South Region
Part of your community, partners in service to our warfighters

7. Online Learning Assets at: www.dau.mil
DAU Training & CL Courses
Online Resources
Consulting Services
Defense Acquisition Guidebook
Communities of Practice
ACQuipedia
DAU Knowledge Repository

8. Mission Assistance Portfolio
Strategic Planning
Establishes organizational goals, imperatives & measures
Identifies key process enablers
Builds consensus
Performance-centric
Various Workshops
“Hands-on” and collaborative
Either activity or
event-based
Spotlights major challenges ahead
Solution-based
Executive Coaching
Helps
Senior Leaders achieve their Extraordinary Futures
Focused on high-level AT&L interest areas
“Quick learn” venue
Tailorable
One-on-one
Defense Acquisition Executive Overview Workshop (DAEOW)
Team Training
Wide variety of courses (over 40!)
Intended for cohort groups
Ideal for on-site workplace setting
Some can be tailored
Outcome-based
MA Targeted Training List.aspx
Leverages
Survey tools
MDAPs/non-MDAPS
Identifies problems
Uses multiple data collection methods
Involves intensive analyses
Actionable results
Consulting
ACQ 450/452/453 Hybrids
Focused on stakeholders & specific workplace challenges
Customer-centric
Pre-Milestone/Gate Reviews
Preparatory
Serves as “dry run”opportunity
Better Buying Power

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10. DSMC Values: Character, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, Trust
Our Learning Climate
Engage and challenge our faculty and each other
Non-attribution
Leave with your questions asked & answered
Consider DAU a resource before, during, and after your course
Have fun
DSMC Values: Character, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, Trust

11. We’d Like to Stay Connected With You
DSMC Dean
Pat Wills, ,
Associate Dean for Requirements, Executive & International Programs
Maryann Watson, ,
Associate Dean for Outreach & Mission Assistance
John Mueller, ,
DSMC Director, Requirements Center
Tony Romano, ,
DSMC Values: Character; Integrity; Teamwork; Innovation; Trust
Assistance at Your Point of Need

12. Questions?