NSDI Strategic Plan Update NGAC Meeting April 1, 2014

NSDI Strategic Plan – Final Version FGDC Steering Committee Final Draft distributed to Steering Committee on December 5 for electronic vote. Approved by Steering Committee – December 13, 2013 National Geospatial Advisory Committee Final Draft reviewed and considered at December 11 NGAC public meeting Endorsed by NGAC – December 11,

NGAC Input into Strategic Plan April 2013 FGDC Guidance to NGAC: Provide input to help develop a shared vision of the NSDI. Provide input to help define the current and future role of the Federal government in the development of the NSDI. Provide input to help define key external factors and trends in the continued development of the NSDI. 3 Initial NGAC subcommittee input – April/May 2013 NGAC paper, “Toward A New Strategic Vision for the National Spatial Data Infrastructure” completed in July

A Shared Vision for the NSDI 4 The FGDC has worked with partners and stakeholders, including the members and organizations represented on the National Geospatial Advisory Committee, to collaboratively define a shared national vision that describes the value that the NSDI will bring to its stakeholders and partners. NSDI Vision Statement The NSDI leverages investments in people, technology, data, and procedures to create and provide the geospatial knowledge required to understand, protect, and promote our national and global interests.

NSDI Strategic Plan Includes: 3 Strategic Goals 9 Objectives 29 Actions 5

STRATEGIC GOAL 1: Develop Capabilities for National Shared Services 6 Objective 1.1. Develop geospatial interoperability reference architecture Objective 1.2. Establish the Geospatial Platform as the Federal geospatial data, services, and applications Web-based service environment Objective 1.3. Expand the use of cloud computing Objective 1.4. Promote the use of geospatial multiagency acquisition vehicles for interagency and intergovernmental purchases

STRATEGIC GOAL 2: Ensure Accountability and Effective Development and Management of Federal Geospatial Resources 7 Objective 2.1. Advance the portfolio management process for National Geospatial Data Assets (NGDA) Objective 2.2. Identify potentially duplicative investments and opportunities for collaborative investments

STRATEGIC GOAL 3: Convene Leadership of the National Geospatial Community 8 Objective 3.1. Lead and participate in the development and coordination of national and international standards applicable to the geospatial community Objective 3.2. Convene the leadership of the geospatial and nongeospatial communities to develop public/private partnerships and shared approaches for addressing critical national issues Objective 3.3. Raise awareness of the NSDI and its impact on critical national and international issues

Implementation Roles & Responsibilities Executive Sponsors: Anne Castle (DOI, FGDC Chair), Scott Bernard (OMB, FGDC Vice-Chair), Dan Cotter (DHS), Ivan DeLoatch (FGDC Executive Director) FGDC Executive Committee: The FGDC Executive Committee (ExCom) will have the lead responsibility for overseeing and monitoring implementation of the NSDI strategic plan. ExCom members will serve as Objective Leads for each of the 9 Objectives in the strategic plan and will be responsible for: Establishing action team leaders and teams Monitoring implementation performance and milestones Providing assistance and identifying appropriate resources as needed Action Teams: Action teams and team leaders will be designated to address the 29 Actions in the NSDI plan. In many cases, existing teams will be utilized, and in addition, teams may be responsible for multiple Actions. The team leaders will be responsible for developing project plans describing how the Actions will be achieved. 9

Implementation Roles & Responsibilities Core Team: The NSDI Core Team will provide support to ExCom Objective Leads and action team leads. The Core Team is currently developing an implementation framework, project plan templates, and implementation timeline, and a reporting/monitoring approach. PMO Support: The Geospatial Platform PMO will provide project management support to help implement the NSDI strategic plan. FGDC Coordination Group: Coordination Group members will communicate NSDI plan implementation responsibilities within their agencies, provide interagency coordination, and provide ongoing input into the implementation process. National Geospatial Advisory Committee: The NGAC will provide ongoing feedback on the implementation strategy and approach, and gather input as needed from organizations represented on the NGAC. The FGDC will work with the NGAC and other partner organizations to communicate and collaborate on the implementation of the strategic plan. 10

Draft Implementation Leads 11 Goal 1 – National Shared Services ObjectiveFGDC ExCom Lead Obj. 1.1 Reference ArchitectureDan Cotter (DHS) Obj. 1.2 Geo Platform Web-based ServicesJerry Johnston (DOI) Obj. 1.3 Cloud ComputingJoe Klimavicz (DOC) Obj. 1.4 Acquisition VehiclesAngela Smith (GSA) Goal 2 – Accountability & Management ObjectiveFGDC ExCom Lead Obj. 2.1 Portfolio ManagementAdrian Gardner (FEMA) Obj. 2.2 Collaborative InvestmentsJerry Johnston (DOI) Goal 3 – Convene Leadership ObjectiveFGDC ExCom Lead Obj. 3.1 Standards DevelopmentMichelle Motsko (NGA), Ivan DeLoatch (FGDC) Obj. 3.2 Convene LeadersIvan DeLoatch (FGDC) Obj. 3.3 Raise AwarenessTBD – ExCom to designate

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Draft Implementation Timeline 13 WhatPurposeWhoTimeframe NSDI Plan ApprovalNSDI plan approved by FGDC Steering CommitteeFGDC SCDec 2013 Implementation Start-upDraft initial project outline & timeline, establish project team, define roles and responsibilities FGDC OSDec 2013 – Jan 2014 Core Team MeetingsProject management, planning, strategizingCore TeamWeekly/as-needed FGDC Coordination Group MeetingsInteragency coordination & communication; provide input to implementation process Coord. GroupMonthly ExCom MeetingsStrategic direction and oversightExComMonthly/as-needed Develop Draft Implementation Framework Framework will include roles & responsibilities, proposed designations of exec. champions and action team leaders, and implementation timeline Core TeamJan/Feb ExCom MeetingReview draft Implementation Framework, designate Executive Champions ExCom/Core TeamJan 28 Designate Action Teams and Team Leads ExCom/Executive Champions to establish action teams and team leads ExCom/Core TeamJan 28 – Feb 28 Develop Draft Sample Action PlansDevelop draft sample action plans for selected Objectives/Actions, following format provided by Core Team Action Team LeadsMarch 31 NGAC MeetingStatus briefing, provide continuing input into implementation strategy NGACApril 1-2 FGDC Steering Committee MeetingValidate Implementation Framework, provide input into strategic direction FGDC SCApril 3 Complete Sample Action PlansComplete sample action plans (Objectives 1.2, 2.1, and 3.1) Action Team LeadsApril 30 Develop remaining Draft Action PlansComplete remaining draft action plans (Objectives 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 3.2, 3.3) Action Team LeadsJune 15 NGAC MeetingStatus briefing, provide continuing inputNGACJune FGDC Steering Committee MeetingStatus briefing, provide continuing inputFGDC SCJune 26 NGAC MeetingStatus briefing, provide continuing inputNGACSept FGDC Steering Committee MeetingStatus briefing, provide continuing inputFGDC SCDate TBD FY 14 Status ReportsAction Teams submit FY 14 status reports (FY14 Q4)Action TeamsSept 30 Draft

2014 NGAC Guidance NSDI Strategic Plan In 2013, the NGAC provided extensive input into the development of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Strategic Plan. The NGAC’s input was critical to shaping the scope and direction of the plan. The plan includes a set of goals and objectives for the Federal government’s role in the continued and sustainable development of the NSDI. The FGDC will continue to engage with the NGAC during the implementation of the strategic plan, seeking ongoing feedback as follows: Provide continuing input on the implementation of the NSDI strategic plan. Provide feedback and comment on specific strategic goals and objectives as needed. 14

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