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Overview of NJTSC WWW.NJTSC.ORG. November 2010 Dr John Riganati & John Dalton, Co-Presidents . Agenda. Background- where we are today Our mission, vision and approach Strategic roadmap Path forward. Background.
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Overview of NJTSC WWW.NJTSC.ORG November 2010 Dr John Riganati & John Dalton, Co-Presidents
Agenda • Background- where we are today • Our mission, vision and approach • Strategic roadmap • Path forward
Background “The New Jersey Technology Solutions Center, a 501 (c)(3) NJ nonprofit organization, was created in response to a solicitation from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development in consultation with the US Army in September 2008.”US Army Fort Monmouth Press Release Sept 1, 2010 NJTSC was awarded an initial grant by NJLWD in April 2009 and a grant by OSD in September 2010 “… Although BRAC 2005 requires the Army to close Fort Monmouth, the award of this grant helps the Army continue its access to technical expertise remaining in the area, even as much of the Fort Monmouth workforce moves to Maryland.” Ms. Katherine Hammack, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations and Environment
Mission “NJTSC’s mission is to maintain and grow high skill, high technology jobs in New Jersey by performing scientific and engineering tasks to serve the needs of end-users including the US Government” US Army Fort Monmouth Press Release Sept 1, 2010
Vision An enabling force and catalyst for the creation and growth of a vibrant community of technology solution providers in New Jersey, anchored in the Monmouth region, serving Defense, civilian and dual-use markets
Goals Rapidly build and operate a technology-focused employment and business development capability for the benefit of the State of New Jersey Leverage strengths of the diverse Team to capture new contract opportunities Become a magnet for innovative technology solution providers in NJ; facilitate and nurture creation of innovative new organizations in the region Expand team’s reach into new markets
Business Model “The grant funds will be used by NJTSC for tasks which the Army concurs are "seed or risk reduction or proof of concept" efforts in which the Army or other US Government entities have follow-on interest if the initial effort is successful.” NJTSC plans to operate as a lean, efficient organization focused on leveraging the strengths of the diverse Team Member organizations will be the primary providers of the resources to execute programs and will be the primary engine for job creation and economic growth in the region US Army Fort Monmouth Press Release Sept 1, 2010
NJTSC’s Management Board of Directors Tim Teen - Chair Mark A. Clifton - Vice-Chair Rob Levin - General Counsel and Secretary Amy Fitzgerald - Member Lou Lifrieri - Member Officers John Dalton - Co-President John Riganati - Co-President
How to Become a Team Member For entities with employment in the state of New Jersey who seek to grow here • Large and small businesses • Educational institutions • Other nonprofit organizations Open Team Membership Model • Team Membership will expand to meet clients’ needs WWW.NJTSC.ORG download and complete the Teaming Agreement Questions? Lisa Treshock 609 734 2477ltreshock@sarnoff.com
Current Activity Synopsis Approach: Solicit proposals from NJTSC’s organizational Team Members for seed, risk reduction of proof of concept efforts and award sub-grants in accord with Federal guidelines Objective: Rapidly establish a portfolio of demonstrated, marketable capabilities with high potential for follow-on contracts to deliver high value, high impact solutions Plan:Fund efforts to develop and demonstrate concepts and produce feasibility demonstrations and prototypes that form the basis for large follow-on development and implementation efforts offering significant potential for the creation of high-technology employment in NJ
NJTSC’s Focus Areas C4ISR Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Renewable/Alternative Energy Homeland Defense/Security Cyber/Electronic Warfare/Security Rapid Exploitation of Related Technologies
NJTSC TEAM MEMBER WEBINAROUTLINE Strategic Roadmap • 2009/2010 Key Events • Near-, Mid-, Far-Term Roadmap • Gamechangers for NJ & DOD • Strategic Vision 2010-2015 • Collaborations • SWOT Analysis • Rapid Exploitation of Related Technologies Path Forward
Monmouth County’s One-Stop Employment Resource Center • Transition dislocated Fort Monmouth employees and contractors into new jobs in New Jersey • E.G. NJTSC or its Team Member organizations • Funded by a BRAC National Emergency Grant • For additional information • Register with Marsha Bloomberg 732 683-8850 • Amy Fitzgerald, Director, Monmouth County Economic Development 732 431-7470 Amy.Fitzgerald@co.monmouth.nj.us • Larry Sternbach, Monmouth County Job Developer/Outreach Specialist 732 683-8850Lawrence.Sternbach@dol.state.nj.us
Strategic Roadmap Revised November 2010
NJTSC Near-, Mid-, Far-Term Roadmap Near • Write proposals with Team Members for which work can begin in <6 months • Write proposals with Team Members for which work can begin in <12 months • Build on Team’s established contractual relationships with Army and other target customers • Distributed location business model anchored to Monmouth region • Continuous expansion of target areas beyond Army/DoD • Technologies for the Warfighter Mid • Integrated Product Teams • Engineered solutions for next generation warfare • DoD systems of systems • New offerings/customers/Team members Far
NJTSC Gamechangers for NJ & DoD Homeland Security Alternate Energy Nonprofit Unique C4ISR Rapid Access to Cleared SMEs New Application for DoD Competencies Integrated live, virtual constructive training Leverage Existing Leadership Role of New Jersey Incremental Occupancy of McAfee Center *On-demand, individually tailored Applications Rapid transition to practice Consonance with National Priorities Identified military needs Existing Competence of Team Members Example: Potential NJTSC Role in Army’s Top-Level Software Marketplace Model
NJTSC Collaborations (notional) Adopted from AFRL Graphic • Government • C4ISR, Alternate Energy, Homeland Security, AFOSR • AFSOC,DARPA, ONR, ARO • SOCOM , Army, Navy • DoE, NASA • Industry • NJTSC Team Members • Academia • Univ A , Univ B , Univ C • International partnerships • NATO, UK Ministry of Defense, …
Path Forward • Team Member paragraphs on Website • Solicitations mid Dec & mid Feb for Sub-grant awards • Rapid Exploitation of Related Technologies • NJTSC Goal: Self-sustaining job creation for Team Members’ whose job growth is in NJ
Summary NJTSC is • up and running as a going concern • utilizing OSD grant funds to spur initial growth by leveraging the human, intellectual and organizational resources in New Jersey • focusing on job creation by operating as a value-added partner to NJTSC Team members