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Enterprise ArchitectureCareer Path Working Group

Walt OkonSenior Architect Engineer

Architecture & Infrastructure DirectorateOffice of DoD CIO

27 September 2011

Elements of Quality Architecture

Common Architecture Framework Approach

• Single Architecture Framework

• Policy, Direction, Guidance

• Exchange

• Architecture Tools

• Certified Architects

Enabling efficient and effective

acquisition of hardware, software and

services used by DoD in missions

deliverables.

Architecture Education & Training

Common Architecture Framework

Certified Enterprise Architects design

the information technology

architecture structure enabling the

efficient and effective acquisition of

hardware, software and services

utilized by the DoD in missions

supporting the warfighters.

Competency Applications

SelectionCompensation

CareerPlanning

Succession Planning

PerformanceAppraisal

Training &Development

Classification

OrganizationalAlignment

Competencies

Purpose

To develop a clear and broadly consistent path for Enterprise Architecture career progression within the DoD to include positions or roles, qualifications, critical development experiences, and career success factors.

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Membership

The DoD EACPWG shall consist of DoD government representatives and/or senior technical engineers of DoD Departments and Agencies. The Working Group members may be mission owners or senior policy and technology officials to include senior information managers officially representing their government organization.

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Objectives

Review current official government policy, direction, and guidance on Architecture Career Paths

Draft and coordinate policy, guidance, direction, and criteria for the identification, development, and implementation of the DoD Architecture Career Path.

Provide a forum for sharing best standard practices and support the development of enterprise architectures and solutions architectures

Review architecture competencies for architects that support the United States Government (USG) Common Approach as defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

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Objectives

Review current OPM Job Series

Review and identify current available training on Enterprise Architecture

Understand current work force needs, gaps, knowledge, skills, and abilities within the DoD

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Research and Testing

Literature Review

Surveying

Observational Studies– Competency Framework Pilot Program

– Working with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for Mission Critical Occupation (MCO)

– June 20-24, 2011

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Wiki Site

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All documents and research are stored on the wiki site

For access, please contact: Con.Kenney@ndu.edu

Accomplishments

Charter

POAM

Guidance Outline

Literature Research

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Roadmap to Certification

EA Conference

OBJECTIVE: Describe Architecture Education & Training

EA Conference

2009 2010 2011 20142008

Competency: Develop White Paper• Levels of

Architecture • Knowledge,

Skills Ability

OBJECTIVE: Deliver DoD Architect’s Competency Framework

Define competencies at each level

Define types of architecture

Publish Competencie

sEA

Conference

Merge

Career Path

ApprovedCertification

OBJECTIVE: Publish, implement DoD Architect’s Career Path

OBJECTIVE: Complete DoD Architect’s Competency Framework Version 2.0

Engage Industry and Academia

Competencies

v2.0

Refine

EA Conference EA Conference EA Conference EA Conference

2012

OBJECTIVE: Publish, implement DoD Architect’s Career Path

Way Ahead

Surveying

Research Analysis

Career Path Guidance Document

Career Path White Paper

Competency Framework v 3.0

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Questions

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