Joint Information and Capability Modernization
Abstract
FY 2022 Accomplishments: C4ISR: - Performed Bandwidth Efficient Common Data Link (CDL-BE) compliance analysis on over 120 platforms/users and evaluated new and evolving industry and government waveforms. - Developed and oversaw execution of Department-wide acquisition strategy for Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AISR) systems that resulted in increased AISR data sharing between unified combatant commands and coalition partners. - Completed the Spectrum Efficient National Surveillance Radar technical feasibility assessment evaluating alternative operational and acquisition strategies to enable spectrum relocation of long range aviation radars and make available federal spectrum for commercial broadband wireless use. - Executed A&S leadership role within the Congressionally directed 5G Cross Functional Team, focused upon accelerating acquisition and sustainment of 5G capabilities and services. - Execute A&S co-chair function within the C3LB, conduct strategic planning, prioritization, policy execution, resource review, and oversight of DoD C3 and Electromagnetic Spectrum initiatives. - Tracked and assessed testing of Link 16 capability improvements to multiple military platforms. Supported JS J6 efforts to prioritize fielding of tactical radio replacements to address cryptographic modernization issues. - Evaluated current JADC2 acquisitions to identify acquisition challenges and proposed extensible reforms to the Defense Acquisition System, the Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution process, and the Joint Capabilities Integration & Development Systems. - Provided technical and acquisition support to the JADC2 CFT, provided coordination and AO support for reviews of JADC2 Reference Architecture, and developed JADC2 Implementation Plan products to support critical cross-functional team timelines and deliverables. - Delivered agile acquisition and program management insights to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence towards implementing Agile methodologies into their software development processes and institute an Intelligence Community (IC) Software Acquisition Model across IC acquisition programs. - Finalized Terms of Reference agreement and obtained United States European Command confirmation of requirement for US/France datalink interoperability between 4th/5th gen platforms and supported United States/United Kingdom Federated Network C3 joint cooperation group. - Provided technical expertise for low-observable communications interoperability for Joint/Coalition operations in contested environments, seek to achieve Government control of LO Tactical Data Link technical baselines. - As co-lead with Under Secretary of Defense Intelligence and Security, provided technical support to modernize and migrate the DoD Distributed Common Ground family of systems to an enterprise capability that aligns to National Defense Strategy (NDS) information sharing goals and objectives. - Developed the FY 2023 Joint Tactical Network Center Management Plan and Tri-Military Department Resource Plan which align the DoD’s prioritized Joint communications needs and requirements between the Tactical Communications Senior Steering Group, the Communications Technology and Waveform Working Group, Service sponsors, and other key Stakeholders. - Executed the A&S leadership role within the multi-organizational Emerging Mid Band Radar Spectrum Sharing, conducting a DoD enterprise-wide study to evaluate reasonable, feasible, and executable options that define the conditions necessary to share 350 MHz of the spectrum while safeguarding incumbent military activities. - Executed the A&S leadership role for Innovation Steering Group, focusing on Line of Effort (LOE) #4 Improving Transition, and Innovation Community of Interest, to support the NDS LOE #3 improving innovation transition effectiveness to Acquisition. NC3 and Strategic Deterrence: - Supported the NC3 Capability Portfolio Manager with analysis presented to senior leadership bodies (NC3 Enterprise Review, Deputy's Management Action Group, etc.) and recommended investment and policy alternatives. - Conducted NC3 Integrated Acquisition Portfolio Review Presidential Decision Making mission thread analysis to identify schedule risk and integration challenges relating to supporting execution of Nuclear Deterrence Operation Plans. - Led NC3 working group supporting the 2022 Nuclear Posture Review (NPR). Collaborated with DoD and Agency staffs to ensure NC3 Next Generation will provide modernized NC3 capabilities to enable mission assurance for nuclear operations. Identified findings to producing a more resilient and capable modernized NC3 system. - Supported the recapitalization of the nation's nuclear deterrent, drove risk reduction in nuclear delivery system modernization programs, enhanced sustainment of fielded nuclear capabilities, supported Department-wide efforts to complete the NPR and develop an initial NPR implementation plan. - Led numerous Department-wide engagements bringing together stakeholders on Sentinel (Ground Based Strategic Deterrent) program, fostered whole of government support for the program’s initial outreach to facilitate future fielding efforts. - Conducted In-Progress Reviews (IPRs) for the ACAT ID Sentinel and Long Range Standoff Weapon (LRSO) reviewing cost, schedule, performance and risk of these critical strategic deterrence programs. These IPRs resulted in improved estimates of Sentinel schedule risks and software metrics, providing additional quantitative data to drive improved program performance. For LRSO, the IPRs ensured a continued successful transition into the Engineering and Manufacturing Development contract. - Provided acquisition expertise to the Nuclear Weapons Council (NWC), recommending additional oversight and risk mitigation on key nuclear programs to enable continued synchronization, leading to successful fielded of the capability. - Provided acquisition expertise across numerous NWC Working Groups in support of key statutory responsibilities of the council. - Led sub-working group within the Nuclear Posture Review activities to foster continued and renewed support for the nuclear modernization activities Space and Missile Defense (SMD): - As co-chair of the PNT oversight council, performed oversight and cross-Service coordination of PNT modernization acquisitions to improve DoD warfighting capability. - Conducted Space Control mission thread analysis to identify schedule risk and integration challenges relating to the mission essential function in executing OPLANs. - Performed portfolio management of SATCOM, Remote Sensing, Space Control, PNT, Assured Access to Space, and Missile Defense acquisitions. Identified multi-Service programmatic disconnects for development, fielding, and operations of space, ground, and user capabilities; engaged with joint community to develop resolution courses of action
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 017470ab172b829a5a3c0b954a01809e