Joint Information and Capability Modernization
Abstract
FY 2023 Accomplishments: C4ISR: - Performed Bandwidth Efficient Common Data Link (CDL-BE) compliance analysis on over 120 platforms/users, evaluated new and evolving industry and government waveforms, and identified data transport plans for emerging capabilities. - Led the DSD Directed Competitive Advantage (CAP) Pathway for the Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) concept; focused upon an INDOPACOM capability for information dominance and Joint C2 addressing key pillars of the Joint Warfighting Concept. - Completed five National Intelligence Acquisition Boards (one MS-A and four MS-B) authorizing the full-scale development of Intelligence Community Major Systems Acquisitions - Executed A&S leadership role within the Congressionally directed 5G Cross Functional Team, focused upon accelerating acquisition and sustainment of 5G capabilities and services. - Executed A&S co-chair function within the C3LB, conducted strategic planning, prioritization, policy execution, resource review, and oversight; addressed Link 16, Tactical Data Link Portfolio Management, Narrowband SATCOM Network Transition, Emergency Mass Warning and Notification, Next Generation 9-1-1, Mobile User Objective System Modernization, High Frequency Governance, SATURN Lead Service, SATCOM Gateway Policy, and Command and Control Machine-to Machine interfaces. - Developed an integrated DoD acquisition strategy and development schedule for Service-led datalink and networks; coordinate DoD acquisition strategy report with services on Low Probability of Detection (LPD) and Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) waveforms & technologies. - Executed the initial JADC2 Integration Acquisition Portfolio Review (IAPR), 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. - Implemented US/France datalink interoperability between 4th/5th gen platforms and supported United States/United Kingdom Federated Network C3 joint cooperation group. - Provided acquisition leadership and technical support to DoD CIO-led Electro-Magnetic Spectrum efforts including for the Emerging Mid-Band Radar Spectrum Study, the American Mid-Band Initiative Team, as well as strategy and roadmap development to support Congressional and DoD senior leader deliverables. - Developed the FY 2024 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 for Innovation Steering Group, focusing on improving innovation transition effectiveness to acquisition. NC3 and Strategic Deterrence: - Supported the NC3 Capability Portfolio Manager with analysis presented to senior leadership bodies (NC3 Deputy's Management Action Group, Council on Oversight of the National Leadership Command, Control, and Communications System (CONLC3S), etc.) and recommended investment and policy alternatives. - Conducted NC3 Integrated Acquisition Portfolio Review which identified programmatic risks and opportunities within the NC3 Portfolio focused on the situation monitoring to decision making mission thread with emphasis on advanced missile threats. IAPR findings identified opportunities and challenges in integration of proliferated space-based sensors, assured data paths to key nodes and decision makers, the importance of agile and responsive conferencing, and the resiliency of the integrated sensor architecture in a nuclear scenario. - Led NC3 working group supporting the 2022 Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) Implementation Tasks. 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, 2025
- Source ID
- 5e1beeb992d65e9a3e416648bd91ab21