1. Life Cycle Logistics FIPT
Life Cycle Logistics Competency Validation
7 Jan 2011

2. Background
DAU aggressively embarked on embedding June Logistics Human Capital Strategy competencies and proficiencies into courseware
Much, however, has changed since 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)

3. 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 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)

4. 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

5. Curriculum & Learning Asset Design, Development & Delivery
DAU Learning Asset Modeling
Unit of Competence
Competency
Topic
Sub
Terminal
Performance
Objectives
Learning Asset
Learner / Workforce
Engagement FA
Domain
FIPT
DAU
Curriculum & Learning Asset
Design, Development & Delivery
Competencies are decomposed from the Human Capital Strategies competencies & proficiencies plus the Integrated Product Support Elements

6. 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
Unit of Competence
Competency
Topic
Competency
Learning Asset
Sub
Competency
Terminal
Performance
Objectives
Learning Asset

7. 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 , 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).”

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Plan for Validation Schedule
Pass 1
Pass 2
Start
End
Start
End
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
8:35
8:50
10:20
10:35
8:50
9:05
10:35
10:50
9:05
9:25
10:50
11:05
9:25
9:40
11:05
11:30
9:40
10:05
11:30
11:55

12. 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