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1 Staffing and Technical AQ Services Support (STAQSS) SAFAQ Overview Ms. Julia Lagace, Contracting Officer Mr. Kevin Naman, COR 1 August 2022 Agenda Opening Remarks and Welcome Introduction to SAFAQ Examples of Challenging Positions 2
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1 Staffing and Technical AQ Services Support (STAQSS)
SAF/AQ Overview Ms. Julia Lagace, Contracting Officer
Mr. Kevin Naman, COR 1 August 2022<br>
SAF/AQ Overview Ms. Julia Lagace, Contracting Officer
Mr. Kevin Naman, COR 1 August 2022<br>
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Agenda Opening Remarks and Welcome
Introduction to SAF/AQ
Examples of Challenging Positions 2<br>
Introduction to SAF/AQ
Examples of Challenging Positions 2<br>
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Welcome The intent of today’s Briefing is threefold:
Enhance industry’s understanding of the STAQSS Requirements
Obtain useful and relevant feedback from industry before finalizing the acquisition
Provide Industry an opportunity to meet with the US Government (USG) 3<br>
Enhance industry’s understanding of the STAQSS Requirements
Obtain useful and relevant feedback from industry before finalizing the acquisition
Provide Industry an opportunity to meet with the US Government (USG) 3<br>
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Admin Items Focus is on the STAQSS requirement only
Information presented today is all notional, requirements are subject to change and information presented is not binding upon the Government
Following the briefing, all questions, comments or concerns with the STAQSS requirement shall be directed only to the AFDW Contracting focal points
Parties that do not comply with this restriction may be excluded from any solicitation 4<br>
Information presented today is all notional, requirements are subject to change and information presented is not binding upon the Government
Following the briefing, all questions, comments or concerns with the STAQSS requirement shall be directed only to the AFDW Contracting focal points
Parties that do not comply with this restriction may be excluded from any solicitation 4<br>
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SAF/AQ Overview This contract supports the SAF/AQ organization and the objective is to provide specialized expertise to complement the organization’s inherent resources for effective and efficient mission support
SAF/AQ consists of the following offices:
SAF/AQB - Air Force Scientific Advisory Board
SAF/AQC - Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting
SAF/AQD - Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Logistics and Product Support
SAF/AQE - Office of the Assistant Secretary for Acquisition (Executive Action Group)
SAF/AQH - Office of the Assistant Secretary for Acquisition (Acquisition Career Management)
SAF/AQI - Information Dominance Programs Directorate
SAF/AQP - Global Power Program Directorate
SAF/AQQ - Global Reach Programs Directorate
SAF/AQR - Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science, Technology and Engineering
SAF/AQS - Space Programs Directorate
SAF/AQX – Acquisition Integration 5<br>
SAF/AQ consists of the following offices:
SAF/AQB - Air Force Scientific Advisory Board
SAF/AQC - Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting
SAF/AQD - Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Logistics and Product Support
SAF/AQE - Office of the Assistant Secretary for Acquisition (Executive Action Group)
SAF/AQH - Office of the Assistant Secretary for Acquisition (Acquisition Career Management)
SAF/AQI - Information Dominance Programs Directorate
SAF/AQP - Global Power Program Directorate
SAF/AQQ - Global Reach Programs Directorate
SAF/AQR - Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science, Technology and Engineering
SAF/AQS - Space Programs Directorate
SAF/AQX – Acquisition Integration 5<br>
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SAF/AQB SAF/AQB - Air Force Scientific Advisory Board
Provides administrative support needed to enable Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) activities to include: assisting in editing, publishing, and maintaining SAB reports and briefs, tracking responses/actions from recommendations made by the SAB, processing all documentation for appointments and reappointments, and ensuring that SAB activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and directives (FACA, AFI, DoDI, Ethics, etc.)
Notional Labor Categories: 6<br>
Provides administrative support needed to enable Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) activities to include: assisting in editing, publishing, and maintaining SAB reports and briefs, tracking responses/actions from recommendations made by the SAB, processing all documentation for appointments and reappointments, and ensuring that SAB activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and directives (FACA, AFI, DoDI, Ethics, etc.)
Notional Labor Categories: 6<br>
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SAF/AQC SAF/AQC - Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting
SAF/AQC is the Air Force’s lead contracting representative on the Air Staff responsible for developing and executing innovative business strategies and cost-effective contracting solutions to enable the global Air Force mission.
Notional Labor Categories: 7<br>
SAF/AQC is the Air Force’s lead contracting representative on the Air Staff responsible for developing and executing innovative business strategies and cost-effective contracting solutions to enable the global Air Force mission.
Notional Labor Categories: 7<br>
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SAF/AQD SAF/AQD - Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Logistics and Product Support
SAF/AQD is responsible for providing enterprise oversight of all matters pertaining to product support, supply chain management, maintenance of military materiel and all support functions required to field and maintain the operational capability of weapon systems, including all functions related to weapon system readiness. SAF/AQD develops strategy, policy and guidance and serves as the primary interface with Congress, OSD and the other military Services on programs relative to product support.
Notional Labor Categories: 8<br>
SAF/AQD is responsible for providing enterprise oversight of all matters pertaining to product support, supply chain management, maintenance of military materiel and all support functions required to field and maintain the operational capability of weapon systems, including all functions related to weapon system readiness. SAF/AQD develops strategy, policy and guidance and serves as the primary interface with Congress, OSD and the other military Services on programs relative to product support.
Notional Labor Categories: 8<br>
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SAF/AQE SAF/AQE - Office of the Assistant Secretary for Acquisition (Executive Action Group)
Provides executive support and independent recommendations on key acquisition issues that cut across all SAF/AQ organizations for direct use by the assistant secretary and military deputy. Advises on policy for the assistant secretary on all matters related to direction and management for the Air Force research and development, test, production, and modernization programs. Reviews SAF/AQ correspondence for content. Serves as the SAF/AQ focal point for all four-star-level meetings. Serves as the SAF/AQ focal point for all media inquiries, serving as the primary interface with the Air Force Director of Public Affairs (SAF/PA). Prepares positions and presentations for the assistant secretary and the military deputy in dealing with Congress, senior DoD executives, senior Air Force leadership, and corporate chief executive officers.
Notional Labor Categories: 9<br>
Provides executive support and independent recommendations on key acquisition issues that cut across all SAF/AQ organizations for direct use by the assistant secretary and military deputy. Advises on policy for the assistant secretary on all matters related to direction and management for the Air Force research and development, test, production, and modernization programs. Reviews SAF/AQ correspondence for content. Serves as the SAF/AQ focal point for all four-star-level meetings. Serves as the SAF/AQ focal point for all media inquiries, serving as the primary interface with the Air Force Director of Public Affairs (SAF/PA). Prepares positions and presentations for the assistant secretary and the military deputy in dealing with Congress, senior DoD executives, senior Air Force leadership, and corporate chief executive officers.
Notional Labor Categories: 9<br>
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SAF/AQH SAF/AQH - Office of the Assistant Secretary for Acquisition (Acquisition Career Management)
The Air Force focal point for integrated management of the acquisition workforce across all functional areas. Responsible for leading the Acquisition Professional Development Program, including implementing programs and policies, develops, reviews, and coordinates policy and strategic plans for the Air Force acquisition workforce. Responsible for: managing the acquisition training office and funding to achieve strategic objectives for the workforce; career field management for scientists, engineers and acquisition program managers; management of SAF/AQ- assigned personnel including fill actions for civilian and military positions in coordination with AFDW and AFPC; management of the Acquisition Demonstration (AcqDemo) program; and the military officer management level review (MLR) promotion processes for SAF/AQ; oversight of SAF/AQ manpower and support contractors.
Notional Labor Categories: 10<br>
The Air Force focal point for integrated management of the acquisition workforce across all functional areas. Responsible for leading the Acquisition Professional Development Program, including implementing programs and policies, develops, reviews, and coordinates policy and strategic plans for the Air Force acquisition workforce. Responsible for: managing the acquisition training office and funding to achieve strategic objectives for the workforce; career field management for scientists, engineers and acquisition program managers; management of SAF/AQ- assigned personnel including fill actions for civilian and military positions in coordination with AFDW and AFPC; management of the Acquisition Demonstration (AcqDemo) program; and the military officer management level review (MLR) promotion processes for SAF/AQ; oversight of SAF/AQ manpower and support contractors.
Notional Labor Categories: 10<br>
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SAF/AQI SAF/AQI - Information Dominance Programs Directorate
Directs, plans, and programs for development, procurement, and product support of information dominance programs. Serves as the focal point within the HAF for information dominance matters associated with integrated product life cycle management and facilitates information dominance stakeholder collaboration in addressing lifecycle issues. The portfolio includes current and future: air and ground-based command and control (C2), including nuclear C2; Defense Business Systems, Enterprise Information Technology; Cyberspace Weapon Systems; manned and unmanned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR); counter-C2 electronic warfare, air traffic control and landing systems; and networks and datalinks systems from concept and technology development through production, deployment, and sustainment.
Notional Labor Categories: 11<br>
Directs, plans, and programs for development, procurement, and product support of information dominance programs. Serves as the focal point within the HAF for information dominance matters associated with integrated product life cycle management and facilitates information dominance stakeholder collaboration in addressing lifecycle issues. The portfolio includes current and future: air and ground-based command and control (C2), including nuclear C2; Defense Business Systems, Enterprise Information Technology; Cyberspace Weapon Systems; manned and unmanned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR); counter-C2 electronic warfare, air traffic control and landing systems; and networks and datalinks systems from concept and technology development through production, deployment, and sustainment.
Notional Labor Categories: 11<br>
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SAF/AQP SAF/AQP - Global Power Program Directorate
Directs, plans, and programs for development, procurement, and product support of global power programs. The portfolio includes legacy fighters such as the F-15, F-16 and A-10 as well as fifth-generation aircraft like the F-22 and F-35. It encompasses the entirety of the AF munitions procurements such as Joint Directed Attack Munition, Small Diameter Bomb, and Hellfire missiles. Finally, the Global Power portfolio captures the AF investments in nuclear triad to include the legacy and modernized ICBM and Cruise Missile programs.
Notional Labor Categories: 12<br>
Directs, plans, and programs for development, procurement, and product support of global power programs. The portfolio includes legacy fighters such as the F-15, F-16 and A-10 as well as fifth-generation aircraft like the F-22 and F-35. It encompasses the entirety of the AF munitions procurements such as Joint Directed Attack Munition, Small Diameter Bomb, and Hellfire missiles. Finally, the Global Power portfolio captures the AF investments in nuclear triad to include the legacy and modernized ICBM and Cruise Missile programs.
Notional Labor Categories: 12<br>
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SAF/AQQ SAF/AQQ - Global Reach Programs Directorate
Directs, plans, and programs for development, procurement, and product support of Global Reach programs. Serves as the focal point within the HAF for Global Reach matters associated with integrated product life cycle management and facilitates Global Reach stakeholder collaboration in addressing lifecycle issues. The portfolio includes current and future mobility, special operations, trainer, and special mission aircraft programs, as well as related systems.
Notional Labor Categories: 13<br>
Directs, plans, and programs for development, procurement, and product support of Global Reach programs. Serves as the focal point within the HAF for Global Reach matters associated with integrated product life cycle management and facilitates Global Reach stakeholder collaboration in addressing lifecycle issues. The portfolio includes current and future mobility, special operations, trainer, and special mission aircraft programs, as well as related systems.
Notional Labor Categories: 13<br>
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SAF/AQR SAF/AQR - Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science, Technology and Engineering
Serves as the Air Force S&T Executive, Air Force Acquisition Chief Engineer and Technical Authority, the Air Force Corrosion Control and Prevention Executive, Air Force Standardization Executive, and functional manager for the scientist and engineer (S&E) career field. Develops and implements plans, policies, and procedures for Air Force S&T, laboratory management, technology transition (to include Joint Capability Technology Demonstrations), Technology Cooperation Program, technology transfer, development planning (DP), and experimentation. Establishes engineering policy and guidance for Air Force systems, subsystems, and end-items. Leads the Systems Security Engineering activities that include the identification and protection of critical program information (CPI) and functions, elimination or mitigation of cyber vulnerabilities, and program protection planning.
Notional Labor Categories: 14<br>
Serves as the Air Force S&T Executive, Air Force Acquisition Chief Engineer and Technical Authority, the Air Force Corrosion Control and Prevention Executive, Air Force Standardization Executive, and functional manager for the scientist and engineer (S&E) career field. Develops and implements plans, policies, and procedures for Air Force S&T, laboratory management, technology transition (to include Joint Capability Technology Demonstrations), Technology Cooperation Program, technology transfer, development planning (DP), and experimentation. Establishes engineering policy and guidance for Air Force systems, subsystems, and end-items. Leads the Systems Security Engineering activities that include the identification and protection of critical program information (CPI) and functions, elimination or mitigation of cyber vulnerabilities, and program protection planning.
Notional Labor Categories: 14<br>
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SAF/AQS SAF/AQS - Space Programs Directorate
HQ USAF focal point for space acquisition, SAF/AQS directs, plans, and programs research, development, procurement, and fielding of preeminent space capabilities for the US and our allies. The Space Program Directorate provides acquisition support and program management direction to field organizations for the development and procurement of Air Force space missile warning, communications, weather systems, space launch systems, space control and space situational awareness systems, and ground terminals and space battle management command and control. As an integral part of the National Security Space Team, the Directorate supports the exploitation, integration, and control of space to protect and defend the nation and its global interests from peace through war.
Notional Labor Categories: 15<br>
HQ USAF focal point for space acquisition, SAF/AQS directs, plans, and programs research, development, procurement, and fielding of preeminent space capabilities for the US and our allies. The Space Program Directorate provides acquisition support and program management direction to field organizations for the development and procurement of Air Force space missile warning, communications, weather systems, space launch systems, space control and space situational awareness systems, and ground terminals and space battle management command and control. As an integral part of the National Security Space Team, the Directorate supports the exploitation, integration, and control of space to protect and defend the nation and its global interests from peace through war.
Notional Labor Categories: 15<br>
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SAF/AQX SAF/AQX – Acquisition Integration
Provides expert and integrated position/advice to the Senior Acquisition Executive (SAE), AF leadership, PEOs and PMs on programming, budgeting, execution and acquisition reporting for AF acquisition programs. Implements on behalf of SAE, special projects related to SAF/AQ priorities, BBP initiatives and acquisition oversight. Develops and implements tools, training, and policy related to Air Force acquisition management, reporting, structure, and execution. Serves as the acquisition domain functional chief information officer developing and maintaining the enterprise architecture, data strategy, and business information technology plans. Manages SAF/AQ portfolio of business systems that support acquisition. Establishes integrated life cycle acquisition policy and guidance for Air Force systems and services. Monitors and assess changes to the acquisition process and structure resulting from legislation, regulation, or initiatives and integrates into AF acquisition policy. Support audit readiness and self- inspection by providing process, tools, and policy that ensure a single coherent, integrated, and synchronized implementation of acquisition requirements.
Notional Labor Categories: 16<br>
Provides expert and integrated position/advice to the Senior Acquisition Executive (SAE), AF leadership, PEOs and PMs on programming, budgeting, execution and acquisition reporting for AF acquisition programs. Implements on behalf of SAE, special projects related to SAF/AQ priorities, BBP initiatives and acquisition oversight. Develops and implements tools, training, and policy related to Air Force acquisition management, reporting, structure, and execution. Serves as the acquisition domain functional chief information officer developing and maintaining the enterprise architecture, data strategy, and business information technology plans. Manages SAF/AQ portfolio of business systems that support acquisition. Establishes integrated life cycle acquisition policy and guidance for Air Force systems and services. Monitors and assess changes to the acquisition process and structure resulting from legislation, regulation, or initiatives and integrates into AF acquisition policy. Support audit readiness and self- inspection by providing process, tools, and policy that ensure a single coherent, integrated, and synchronized implementation of acquisition requirements.
Notional Labor Categories: 16<br>
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The Challenges/Hard to Fill Different requirements in each 3-Ltr; Management Analyst in AQR different from Analyst in AQP
Unique skills: F-35, Nuclear Command, Controls & Comm (NC3)
Senior Leader support: Support to Front Office and Executives
Everyone is an Action Officer; staff work: a very unique grind
Flexibility: AQ has large military population that is constantly rotating, deploying and being detailed
Evolving Mission Sets: Certain positons have a shelf life
Location: Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, telework, remote work 17 WE’RE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR UNICORNS<br>
Unique skills: F-35, Nuclear Command, Controls & Comm (NC3)
Senior Leader support: Support to Front Office and Executives
Everyone is an Action Officer; staff work: a very unique grind
Flexibility: AQ has large military population that is constantly rotating, deploying and being detailed
Evolving Mission Sets: Certain positons have a shelf life
Location: Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, telework, remote work 17 WE’RE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR UNICORNS<br>
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The Challenges AQC: Acquisition Program Analyst (E-Business)
E-Business/contracting systems (CON-IT, ConWrite), budget prep
AQI: Acquisition Program Analysts
Air Traffic Control portfolio, PEM support and PPBE experience
Business Systems: AF IT systems (AF-IPPS, DEAMS, LOG-IT)
BIG SAFARI Programs: EW, signals and imagery intel, IO, FMS
AQP: Acquisition Program Analysts
Over 10 years of acquisition experience in a System Program Office
5 years of exp supporting advanced weapons tech, AF fighter programs, nuclear weapons development, ops or sustainment
AQR: Budget Analyst, Masters in Accounting
10 yrs of defense financial mgmt., strong grasp of PPBE process and AF Acq
AQR: Technical Mgr, Masters, Software Eng/ Cybersecurity
10 years of experience in Assurance in Software Engineering
AQS: Acquisition Program Analyst (MILSATCOM/COMSATCOM)
15 yrs of acquisition or operational space experience 18<br>
E-Business/contracting systems (CON-IT, ConWrite), budget prep
AQI: Acquisition Program Analysts
Air Traffic Control portfolio, PEM support and PPBE experience
Business Systems: AF IT systems (AF-IPPS, DEAMS, LOG-IT)
BIG SAFARI Programs: EW, signals and imagery intel, IO, FMS
AQP: Acquisition Program Analysts
Over 10 years of acquisition experience in a System Program Office
5 years of exp supporting advanced weapons tech, AF fighter programs, nuclear weapons development, ops or sustainment
AQR: Budget Analyst, Masters in Accounting
10 yrs of defense financial mgmt., strong grasp of PPBE process and AF Acq
AQR: Technical Mgr, Masters, Software Eng/ Cybersecurity
10 years of experience in Assurance in Software Engineering
AQS: Acquisition Program Analyst (MILSATCOM/COMSATCOM)
15 yrs of acquisition or operational space experience 18<br>
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