Vision For NOAA Vice Admiral Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Jr. (Ret.) Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere November 6, 2002
Jan 01, 2016
Vision For NOAAVision For NOAA
Vice Admiral Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Jr. (Ret.)Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere
November 6, 2002
Vice Admiral Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Jr. (Ret.)Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere
November 6, 2002
NOAA VisionNOAA Vision
To move NOAA into the 21st Century scientifically
and operationally, in the same interrelated
manner as the environment that we observe and
forecast, while recognizing the link between our
global economy and our planet’s ecology.
To move NOAA into the 21st Century scientifically
and operationally, in the same interrelated
manner as the environment that we observe and
forecast, while recognizing the link between our
global economy and our planet’s ecology.
NOAA Vision SummaryNOAA Vision Summary
Mission for the Future
Organization Aligned with the Mission
Strategic Management Process
Requirements and Budgets that serve the Mission
Satisfied Customers
Leadership
Mission for the Future
Organization Aligned with the Mission
Strategic Management Process
Requirements and Budgets that serve the Mission
Satisfied Customers
Leadership
Vision ToolsVision Tools
Vision For The Future…Vision For The Future…Corporate and Integrated NOAACorporate and Integrated NOAA
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“Many people with one voice will always speak louder than many people with many voices” —Anonymous
“Many people with one voice will always speak louder than many people with many voices” —Anonymous
…From Concept To Design…From Concept To Design
A short, readable plan
Connected top-to-bottom and bottom-to-top
Serves the annual budgeting process
Living Document
A short, readable plan
Connected top-to-bottom and bottom-to-top
Serves the annual budgeting process
Living Document
NOAANOAA
Line Offices
Regional Offices
Field Offices
Strategic PlanningStrategic Planning
Organizational StructureOrganizational Structure
Decision, Coordination
Office
DASOceans &
Atmosphere
AssistantSecretary
Deputy Under Secretary
Office of Marineand Aviation
Operations (OMAO)
Legislative Affairs
General Counsel
DAS Int’l Affairs
NOAA Public &Constituent Affairs
Education & Sustainable Development
Military Deputies
CIO
OFCM
Under Secretary/
Administrator
Chief of Staff• Policy
CFO/CAO• Program, Analysis
& Evaluation
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ProgramManagers
OAR
AA
ProgramManagers
NESDIS
AA
ProgramManagers
NOS
AA
ProgramManagers
NMFS
AA
ProgramManagers
NWS
AA
•Strategic Planning
Program,Planning &Integration
ProgramManagers
…From Concept To Design…From Concept To Design
Organizational StructureOrganizational Structure
…From Concept To Design…From Concept To Design
Deputy Under Secretary
Office of Marineand Aviation
Operations (OMAO)
Legislative Affairs
General Counsel
DAS Int’l Affairs
NOAA Public &Constituent Affairs
Education & Sustainable Development
Military Deputies
CIO
OFCM
Under Secretary/
Administrator
Chief of Staff• Policy
CFO/CAO• Program, Analysis
& Evaluation DASOceans &
Atmosphere
AssistantSecretary
Decision, Coordination
Office
…From Concept To Design…From Concept To Design
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ProgramManagers
OAR
AA
ProgramManagers
NESDIS
AA
ProgramManagers
NOS
AA
ProgramManagers
NMFS
AA
ProgramManagers
NWS
AA
•Strategic Planning
Program,Planning &Integration
ProgramManagers
Organizational StructureOrganizational Structure
1. Habitat
2. Corals
3. Climate
4. Ocean Exploration
5. Homeland Security
1. Habitat
2. Corals
3. Climate
4. Ocean Exploration
5. Homeland Security
…From Concept To Design…From Concept To DesignMatrix ManagementMatrix Management
Cost/Schedule/PerformanceCost/Schedule/Performance
…From Concept To Design…From Concept To Design
Explain what we need, measure what we do, show the payoff for the nation
C/S/P Already Working at NOAA….
NWS—New funding will speed up radar upgrades by two years
NOS—$10 M annual investment in electronic charting will yield $2.1 B in benefits and reduce shipping accidents
Explain what we need, measure what we do, show the payoff for the nation
C/S/P Already Working at NOAA….
NWS—New funding will speed up radar upgrades by two years
NOS—$10 M annual investment in electronic charting will yield $2.1 B in benefits and reduce shipping accidents
Cost/Schedule/Performance—NPOESS ExampleCost/Schedule/Performance—NPOESS Example
Performance MeasurePerformance MeasurePOESPOES // NPOESSNPOESS ContributionContribution
MinimalMinimal ModerateModerate SignificantSignificant
Winter Storm Warnings: Winter Storm Warnings: AccuracyAccuracy
Winter Storm Warnings: Winter Storm Warnings: Lead TimeLead Time
Hurricane Forecast: Hurricane Forecast: 48hr Track Error/Accuracy48hr Track Error/Accuracy
Marine ForecastsMarine Forecasts
Precipitation ForecastsPrecipitation Forecasts
Performance Measures IdentifiedPerformance Measures Identified
…From Concept To Design…From Concept To Design
Sensor Risk Reduction Contracts
5 sensors, 9 contracts
Payload/Algorithm Development
FY97 FY98 FY99 FY00 FY01 FY02 FY03
Two Contracts
System Architecture Studies - 3 Contracts
EMD/Prod Award
System ContractsEXCOM Decision
EXCOM Decision
Program Definition and Risk Reduction
Downselect for EMD/Prod
5 sensors, 5 contracts
Cost/Schedule/Performance—NPOESS ExampleCost/Schedule/Performance—NPOESS Example
NPOESS Schedule with MilestonesNPOESS Schedule with Milestones
…From Concept To Design…From Concept To Design
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Cost/Schedule VariancesCost/Schedule VariancesKey Issues/RisksKey Issues/Risks
Schedule ( Based on GIID ECP)Schedule ( Based on GIID ECP)Program PerformanceProgram Performance(MS I APB)(MS I APB)
• EDR Specified Performance Latest Prediction• Temperature Profile - Clear• Surface to 300 mb 1.0 K / 1 Km layer 0.9K
• 300 to 1 mb 1.5 K 0.98K
• Temperature Profile - Cloudy• Surface to 700 mb 2.5K / 1 Km layer 2.27K
• 700 mb to 1 mb 1.5K 1.4K
• Moisture Profile - Clear• Surface to 600 mb 20% or 0.2 g/Kg 14.1%
• 600 to 300 mb 35% or 0.1 g/Kg 13.8%
• Moisture Profile - Cloudy• Surface to 600 mb 20% or 0.2 g/Kg 15.8%
• 600 to 300 mb 40% or 0.1 g/Kg 17.1%
• Pressure Profile - Derived Consistent with AVTP and AVMP
•Subcontractor fiscal performance
•Late Interferometer for EDU
•Bomem Staffing Augmentation Desired
•In-Orbit Vibration Effects Not Yet Compensated
•1394 Data Bus Implementation Uncertainties
•Driving Cost/Schedule/Thermal Designs
•FM#1 Schedule Interrelationship
ITT Cost/Schedule VarianceF04701-99-C-0061 ITT_CRIS PROD POP: MAR 27 -
Percent of D
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COST VARIANCESCHEDULE VARIANCE
AUG2001
SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN2002
FEB MAR APR
-50.0
-40.0
-30.0
-20.0
-10.0
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
Dollars In MillionsBCWSBCWPACWP
CVSV
24.7 24.6 34.9 -10.3 -0.1
26.3 25.6 36.5 -10.9 -0.6
27.9 27.2 39.2 -12.0 -0.7
29.6 28.5 41.5 -13.0 -1.1
32.5 30.9 43.8 -12.8 -1.5
33.1 32.6 46.3 -13.7 -0.4
35.1 34.3 48.7 -14.4 -0.8
37.3 36.0 52.1 -16.0 -1.3
39.0 37.4 56.1 -18.7 -1.6
At CompletionCTR PO
78.1 78.1
78.1 78.1
105.7 108.5 -27.6 -30.4
PMB: 76.9 % COMP: 47.9 MR: 1.2 CTR MR LRE: 1.2 PO MR LRE: 0.0CURRENT FUNDING: 0.0
PO EPC: 0.0PROJ FUNDING: 0.0
AS OF: APR 02OPR:
PROGRAM: CrIS Phase 2
-35% -39%
-50%
-4%
Cost/Schedule/Performance—NPOESS ExampleCost/Schedule/Performance—NPOESS Example
…From Concept To Design…From Concept To Design
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…From Concept To Design…From Concept To Design
FY 95 FY 96 FY 97 FY 98 FY 99 FY 00
Pre-Convergence
DOCNOAA OPQR
49.0 116.0 126.0 120.0 120.0 189.0
DODUSAF DMSP BK6
24.0 53.0 70.0 148.0 163. 342.0
Total 73.0 169. 196.0 268.0 283.0 531.0
NPOESS
DOCNOAA Contribution
16.0 10.5 29.0 34.0 64.7 95.6
DODUSAF Contribution
7.6 18.9 29.0 34.0 64.7 95.6
Total NPOESS 23.6 29.4 58.0 68.0 129.4 191.2
Total Savings 49.4 139.6 138.0 200.0 153.6 339.8
Cumulative Savings 49.4 189.0 327.0 527. 680.6
Cost/Schedule/Performance—NPOESS ExampleCost/Schedule/Performance—NPOESS Example
NPOESS Cost & Benefits to the Nation ($ in Millions)NPOESS Cost & Benefits to the Nation ($ in Millions)
Vision For The Future…Vision For The Future…
NOAA’s Challenge:
Nearly 70% of the people in this room are eligible to retire
In 2005, 32% of NOAA’s Workforce will be eligible for retirement.
NOAA’s Challenge:
Nearly 70% of the people in this room are eligible to retire
In 2005, 32% of NOAA’s Workforce will be eligible for retirement.
Succession Planning (Plugging the Brain Drain)Succession Planning (Plugging the Brain Drain)
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SeniorExecutiveService 2005
FederalWorkers 45+
3545 44
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SeniorExecutiveService 2005
FederalWorkers 45+
…From Concept To Design…From Concept To Design
There is a great urgency to ensure that NOAA has the right people, with the right skills, in the right jobs, at the right time.
There is a great urgency to ensure that NOAA has the right people, with the right skills, in the right jobs, at the right time.
Succession PlanningSuccession Planning
…From Concept To Design…From Concept To Design
Leaders have a responsibility to teach the next generation of leaders
E-Learning @NOAA
Mentoring
LCDP (Leadership Competencies Development Program)
NOAA’s Corporate Training Council (NCTC)
Rotational Assignments
Dedicate at least 1.5% of Salary and Benefits to training
Leaders have a responsibility to teach the next generation of leaders
E-Learning @NOAA
Mentoring
LCDP (Leadership Competencies Development Program)
NOAA’s Corporate Training Council (NCTC)
Rotational Assignments
Dedicate at least 1.5% of Salary and Benefits to training
Succession PlanningSuccession Planning
Vision For The Future…Vision For The Future…Customer and Constituent SatisfactionCustomer and Constituent Satisfaction
Vision For The Future…Vision For The Future…
Product orientationProducts valuable to publicProducts that our constituents need and want
Product orientationProducts valuable to publicProducts that our constituents need and want
Marketing (Public Information & Outreach)Public EducationLinking NOAA’s work to constituent’s everyday lives
Marketing (Public Information & Outreach)Public EducationLinking NOAA’s work to constituent’s everyday lives
Customer and Constituent SatisfactionCustomer and Constituent Satisfaction
Vision For The Future…Vision For The Future…
Improved Grants process
900 Million Reasons to Love NOAA
1,500 Organizations to Leverage Resources for NOAA’s Mission
Improved Grants process
900 Million Reasons to Love NOAA
1,500 Organizations to Leverage Resources for NOAA’s Mission
Better Customer ServiceBetter Customer Service
…From Concept To Design…From Concept To Design
We are fixing the grants process
Adhering to established time lines
Grants On-Line
Outreach Plans
Consumer feedback surveys
Partnerships to complete surveys
New ideas are needed!
We are fixing the grants process
Adhering to established time lines
Grants On-Line
Outreach Plans
Consumer feedback surveys
Partnerships to complete surveys
New ideas are needed!
Customer ServiceCustomer Service
NOAA Vision SummaryNOAA Vision Summary
Program Review Implementation
69 Action Items
52 Draft Recommendations Submitted for Review
Program Review Implementation
69 Action Items
52 Draft Recommendations Submitted for Review
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NOAA Vision SummaryNOAA Vision Summary
Integrated Organizational Structure
Matrix Management
Planning Programming Budget System (PPBS)
Cost/Schedule/Performance
Customer feedback and outreach
Succession Planning
Integrated Organizational Structure
Matrix Management
Planning Programming Budget System (PPBS)
Cost/Schedule/Performance
Customer feedback and outreach
Succession Planning
Mission for the Future
Organization Aligned with the Mission
Strategic Management Process
Requirements and Budgets that serve the Mission
Satisfied Customers
Leadership
Mission for the Future
Organization Aligned with the Mission
Strategic Management Process
Requirements and Budgets that serve the Mission
Satisfied Customers
Leadership
Vision ToolsVision Tools
In ConclusionIn Conclusion
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson