DON Acquisition Life Cycle Logistics Product Support Manager Implementation OSD LOG FIPT

1. DON Acquisition Life Cycle Logistics Product Support Manager Implementation OSD LOG FIPT 15 April 2011 CAPT Jerome Reid, USN DASN A&LM Director, Logistics Division

2. DON Product Support Manager(PSM) Implementation • DON Product Support Manager (PSM) implementation • DACM promulgated updated guidance on all Key Leadership Positions (KLP) based upon Aug 25, 2010 OSD Memorandum “Government Performance of Critical Acquisition Functions” • Initiated PSM KLP designation via this and subsequent DON DACM quarterly data calls • DASN A&LM path to PSM implementation: • Clarify DACM KLP data call for PSM, and include guidance on ACAT II and post-IOC ACAT I/II • Met with DACM/SYSCOM/PEO representatives on way forward • Identified need to allow some flexibility at the SYSCOMs to accommodate organizational structure • Met with OSD representatives to discuss planned path forward • DON Strategy • Lead Logistician within the program office will be the “PSM” • Former APMLs; DOLs; Program Lead Logisticians • Held accountable by/to the program manager as the single “belly button” • Allows additional PSMs, in a supporting role, when a particular PMO has more than one major weapon system • May be a dual report to the program office, but still accountable to the PM • Policy/guidance memorandum drafted, in cycle for signature by DASN A&LM (April issuance) • Intend to keep current incumbents in place, will verify all meet LCL Level III certification as part of data call • PSM KLP coding slowly beginning at the SYSCOMs • Continual work with DACM on validating PSM KLP data call response • PSM identification (ACAT II and post-IOC ACAT I/II) to be done by separate data call

3. DON PSM ImplementationMatrix

4. DON Product Support Manager(PSM) Implementation • PSM identification (data call) may also include documenting known DAWIA cross competency certifications in desired career fields • Will also validate percent LCL Level III and CAP requirements • Minor concerns: • CAP grade level requirement • Minimal number of ACAT II PSM positions may not be high grade • Will require waiver, per DACM • Grade increases not automatic nor desired in current fiscal environment • Post-IOC ACAT I/II PSM identification • Criteria for what constitutes a post-IOC ACAT I/II • Tied to DAES reporting ? • PSM Rapid Deployment Training to date: • NAVSEA and SPAWAR • No current directed flow down to ACAT III • Solidify/stabilize guidance and workforce identification for ACAT I/II and post-IOC ACAT I/II • Establish significance of “PSM” designation • SYSCOM LCL Competency decision to implement/flow down or not

5. DON Product Support Manager(PSM) Implementation • Next Steps: • Promulgate signed policy/guidance memo (April) • Cut off for last comments (15 April) • ACAT II and post-IOC PSM data calls (May-July) • Validate identified/incumbent PSMs meet LCL requirements (continuous) • Monitor potential CAP waivers with DACM (continuous) • Validate DACM data call responses for KLP PSM • Latest update availability, week of 18 April • Continuous cross check on a quarterly basis with DACM and A&LM • Support SYSCOMs implementation • Engage in training forums as scheduled