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ART DEAL(Accelerated Resourcing of Technology,

Decisive, Evaluation and Logistics)

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Policy and Authorities

Fiscal Year 2012 National Defense Authorization Act (FY12 NDAA) §551, Employment Skills

Training for Members of the Armed Forces on Active Duty Who Are Transitioning to Civilian Life, December 31, 2011.

DOD Instruction (DODI) 1322.29, Job Training, Employment Skills Training, Apprenticeships, and

Internships (JEST-AI) for Eligible Service Members, January 24, 2014.

Secretary of Defense Memorandum, U.S. Special Operations Command Authority to Implement

Employment Skills Training Programs under Fiscal Year 2012 NDAA, June 29, 2012.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND

AND BEYOND SOF, LLC FOR WARRIOR CARE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, Mar 22, 2018

JSOC CRADA 2016



Overview (ART DEAL)

Through current DODI Policies and Authorities, deliver a Technology Fellowship and Apprentice Program that enables transitioning

Service Members (SMs) skills, certifications, education and capacity in the realm of Defense Technology that directly benefits their current

organization

What:

• Current technology requirements and gaps

Who: Transitioning and Wounded SMs

Where: Place of duty (Unit or TDY)

When: Identified SMs with 18-6 months left

in Service

Why:

•Augment filling tech requirements while offering transitioning SMs job opportunities



People and Organizations:

✓ Transition Assistance Program Office (TAP)

✓ Warrior Care (WC)

✓ Soldier for Life (SFL)

✓ Service Member (SM)

✓ Service Member Unit (unit)

✓ Prime Contractor for Technology Integration



How would it Work? (ART DEAL)

ADPM: Part 1•Works with TAP-WC-SFL to identify SMs who are transitioning with 18 months

•Works with SM unit to identify tech req/gap priorities and unit POCs for each

•Establishes working relationship with the Prime Contractor who is awarded the tech. integration work with the unit

ADPM: Part 2•Works with the SM to Register with ART DEAL

•Helps SM identify which unit tech req/gaps they would like to focus on

•Introduces New AD Fellow to Acquisition unit POCs and Prime Contractor for Tech Integration (PCTI) POCs

•Works with SM to develop a proposed plan of engagement with unit POCs and PCTI POCs

•Plan mimics a Work Statement with job description, duties and responsibilities, deliverables and end state

•Plan is accepted by all parties (MOA)

ADPM: Part 3•Mentors and assists SM during the 6 month ART DEAL Fellowship/Apprentice Program

•Ensures the SM is meeting goals and deliverables to the unit, the PCTI and themselves

•Works with the SM on SM resume, networking, and interviewing

•Works with PCTI on job openings and timelines available for SM

•Works with other industry and academia for open positions for SM

•Helps SM deliver final report to unit, PCTI, and TAP-WC-SFL

•Works with SM through the hiring process

•Reports job status to TAP-WC-SFL

•Continues the relationship with SM after the Fellowship/Apprentice Program







✓ Prime Contractor for Technology Integration (PCTI)



How does it work for the Service Member?

SM: Part 1•Sees ART DEAL promoted through online or published media and registers with the Program through TAP-WC-SFL.

• Is contacted by an ADPM for an initial interview to determine timeline, interests, current skills, goals, and technological background

•Reviews current unit technology gaps and requirements with ADPM and choses top 3 technology areas of focus

SM: Part 2•Registers and signs a Fellowship agreement with a specific technology focus areas (one of the 3 chosen)

•Gets introduced by ADPM to Acquisition unit POCs and Prime Contractor for Tech Integration (PCTI) POCs

•Works with ADPM to develop a proposed plan of engagement with unit POCs and PCTI POCs

•Learns what a Work Statement with job description, duties and responsibilities, deliverables and end state looks like

•Begins Plan signed by SM, unit, PCTI w/guidance from ADPM

•Begins Certified Project Management Course (sponsored)

SM: Part 3•Is Mentored and Assisted by ADPM during the 6 month ART DEAL Fellowship/Apprentice Program

•Reports bi-weekly to ADPM on goals and deliverables to the unit, the PCTI and themselves

•Works with ADPM on their resume, networking, and interviewing

•Works with PCTI thru ADPM on job openings and timelines available for SM

•Learns about other industry and academia for open positions w/guidance from ADPM

•With ADPM guidance, delivers final report to unit, PCTI, and TAP-WC-SFL

•Works through the hiring process w/ADPM

•Reports job status to TAP-WC-SFL as final out-processing of Fellowship

•Continues the relationship with ADPM after ART DEAL










How does it work for the Unit?

Unit: Part 1•Signs an MOA with Beyond SOF for ART DEAL

•Provides a recent/relevant technology requirements and gaps list (UNCLASSIFIED)*

•Reviews current unit technology gaps and requirements with ADPM and SMs top 3 choices to determine which would be best suited for the SM and Unit.

Unit: Part 2•Introduces ADPM to Acquisition unit POCs and Prime Contractor for Tech Integration (PCTI) POCs

•Unit POCs work with ADPM to develop a proposed plan of engagement with unit and PCTI POCs

•Reviews SM Fellowship Agreement and SM Work Statement

•Signs Work Statement with SM and PCTI

•Provides badging and access to SM for work

•When necessary provides workspace area, network access and file sharing

•If Classified Access Authorized to SM provides SM access to Unit Classified Support Team

•Works with ADPM on PCTI Contract Mod for SM (if nec)

Unit: Part 3•Works with SM during 6 month ART DEAL Fellowship/Apprentice Program

•Receives bi-weekly from ADPM on goals and deliverables to the unit, the PCTI provided by SM

•Provides ADPM/SM with workshare that both assists/unburdens the unit and provides learning objectives to the SM

•Offers continual feedback to ADPM and SM on SM performance

•Receives final report along with, PCTI, and TAP-WC-SFL

•Makes recommendations to PCTI on whether or not the SM provided value

•Makes recommendations to PCTI on whether or not SM could fill existing awarded billet under PCTI

•Reviews SM resume against existing awarded billets (if avail.)








✓ Subcontractors to the PCTI (Gov Support & Performers)

*Unit dependent; units with cleared SMs will be clearly cited and verified through unit SSO and General Council for proper authority,

handling procedures, networks, storage, SCIF access roster, read-ons, need-to-know prior to engaging with Classified Programs within ART DEAL

✓ Contract Office (KO)

✓ G/J/S4

✓ G/J/S8

✓ Contract Office Representative (COR)

✓ General Council (GC)

✓ Chain of Command (CoC)

✓ Combat Development Directorate (CDD)

✓ Gov. Program Manager (PM)

✓ Gov. Program Integrator (PI)

✓ (SETA) Support



How does it work for the Prime Contractor?

Unit: Part 1•Signs an MOA with Beyond SOF for ART DEAL

•Provides a recent/relevant technology requirements and gaps list (UNCLASSIFIED)*

•Reviews current unit technology gaps and requirements with ADPM and SMs top 3 choices to determine which would be best suited for the SM and Unit.

Unit: Part 2•Introduces ADPM to Acquisition unit POCs and Prime Contractor for Tech Integration (PCTI) POCs

•Unit POCs work with ADPM to develop a proposed plan of engagement with unit and PCTI POCs

•Reviews SM Fellowship Agreement and SM Work Statement

•Signs Work Statement with SM and PCTI

•Provides badging and access to SM for work

•When necessary provides workspace area, network access and file sharing

•If Classified Access Authorized to SM provides SM access to Unit Classified Support Team

•Works with ADPM on PCTI Contract Mod for SM (if nec)

Unit: Part 3•Works with SM during 6 month ART DEAL Fellowship/Apprentice Program

•Receives bi-weekly from ADPM on goals and deliverables to the unit, the PCTI provided by SM

•Provides ADPM/SM with workshare that both assists/unburdens the unit and provides learning objectives to the SM

•Offers continual feedback to ADPM and SM on SM performance

•Receives final report along with, PCTI, and TAP-WC-SFL

•Makes recommendations to PCTI on whether or not the SM provided value

•Makes recommendations to PCTI on whether or not SM could fill existing awarded billet under PCTI

•Reviews SM resume against existing awarded billets (if avail.)





✓ Subcontractors to the PCTI (Gov Support & Performers)

✓ Contract Office (KO)

✓ G/J/S4

✓ G/J/S8

*Unit dependent; units with cleared SMs will be clearly cited and verified through unit SSO and General Council for proper authority,

handling procedures, networks, storage, SCIF access roster, read-ons, need-to-know prior to engaging with Classified Programs within ART DEAL

✓ General Council (GC)

✓ Chain of Command (CoC)

✓ Contract Office Representative (COR)

✓ Combat Development Directorate (CDD)

✓ Gov. Program Manager (PM)

✓ Gov. Program Integrator (PI)

✓ (SETA) Support

✓ On-Site Performers

✓ PCTI Prog. Manager (PCPM)



Sounds pretty disruptive to the established system…

Risk:• There are already too many chefs in the kitchen on this

technology requirement/area to begin with

• You are sending in an untrained SM to try to help a

complex problem

• We have no room or additional network support for this

• There screams “OCI” somewhere in here

• There’s no real job guarantee to the Service Member..

Mitigation:• The unit ultimately decides which tech requirements or gaps are addressed through ART DEAL. From

those choices, the SM gets to pick their top 3.

• The ADPM to the SM will be a unit or above recognized and established technologist SME who is in direct

control over the decisions then actions of the SME only after directly interfacing the unit and the PCTI first

• No problem, ART DEAL can support the SM almost 100% off-site if necessary and will establish

engagement details and criteria around the unit’s avail resources and OPTEMPO

• All categories of OCI as cited in FAR 9.5 will have a General Council/Government compliant mitigation plan

signed off by the unit, PCTI, SM and Beyond SOF

• There has not been a job created that is ever guaranteed. 90 Days prior to the Fellowship End date

ADPMs will be assisting the SM with job search, resume review, clearance holding (servicing) and

interviews. The SM will have identified 3 potential job opportunities to pursue



Great… but, Who Pays and How Much?

Government Sponsorship: This gives the program credibility to operate with units, unit acquisition POCs,

SMs, Prime and Subcontractors who work with the SM unit, and the TAPS-WC-SFL Offices. Without it, the

ART DEAL Program would face significant challenges during its inception. Most importantly, Government

Sponsorship allows the burden of cost to be placed on participating unit Prime Contractors (PCTIs)as both

the efforts of the SM, the Government paid Fellowship and Apprenticeship (DODI 1322.29) and the ability

to hire the trained and Certified SM after ART DEAL greatly benefit the PCTIs and or its subcontractors

PCTI Sponsorship: For a nominal monthly service fee, PCTIs have access to a Government paid

SM Apprentice for 6 months (authorized by DODI 1322.29). This SM is from the organization the PCTI

has a Government Contract for Technology Integration with and would be assisting both members of the

PCTI and its Government Customer. The PCTI and its sub-contractors would have first right of refusal

(Pending SM decision) to hire the SM following ART DEAL. The efforts of the SM may also benefit PCTIs

through process improvement, unburdening of Gov customer, efficiencies that lead to greater pass-

through funding as programs are processed more rapidly. Other aspects, (mentioned on Slide 7)

may include funding ART DEAL as part of a PCTIs Corporate Social Responsibility Programs

PCTIs

What would the SM timeline look like?

1. Application and Selection

2. In processing

3. Boot Camp

4. Integration

5. Delivery

6. Transition

7. Out processing

SM would apply through SOCOM Warrior Care Coalition (Current Beyond SOF MOA) and or Soldier for Life to be a

potential candidate. This would include the SM’s pedigree information, interests, skills and certs so a determination of Tech

Focus Area can be made by ADPMs at Beyond SOF and the SM Unit.

Beyond SOF in cooperation with the SM unit, decide the focus area for the SM and they are Selected to the Program

1

SM processes appropriate Warrior Care Coalition paperwork (internal) and signs MOU with Beyond SOF.. MOU is all

inclusive of the training curriculum, expectations, delivery, goals, and end states for the program.

ADPM introduces SM to the POCs for the technology focus area (S&T, PI’s, PM’s, J4/8 etc). SM gets an overview of the tech

focus they will be assisting the Unit with and where they will be helping

2

Before the SM ‘jumps in’ to the tech focus area, they need to be re-wired to know how to think in order to be successful.

Boot Camp is conducted by the Institute of Project Management and is a online full immersion course that will train the SM

how to manage their Project/Program from Start to Finish. Similar, to the PMP course, this Bootcamp also provides a

Certification. It also gives the SM an overview of what their 6 months will look like as a dress rehearsal. Day 1 of Boot Camp

is also Day 1 of the ART DEAL Fellowship allowing for maximum time for the SM and their unit.

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What would the SM timeline look like(cont)?

1. Application and Selection

2. In processing

3. Boot Camp

4. Integration

5. Delivery

6. Transition

7. Out processing

Integration starts upon successful completion/certification from Boot Camp, SM will receive taskings and curriculum*

from the Art Deal PM. These will include specifics from the SM’s unit on the tech focus area due-outs and current obstacles

that the SM will be coordinating with the ADPM for resolution. Depending on what phase the tech focus area is in the SM will

assist in the progression toward tech transition, and the ADPM will deliver a curriculum around said phase which includes all

phases so that the SM still learns what took the program from Tech Readiness Level (TRL) 1, all the way to between 7-9.

*Curriculums will be coordinated with local state/private Universities for college credits

4

Delivery will be based upon weekly tasks accomplished. This will be in a reporting format to show: what was

accomplished; what was not and the obstacles facing this and how those are being mitigated; what is expected for the

following week and what considerations the SM take action with simultaneously to further assist the tech focus effort. There

will be a culmination report at the end of each month that will go to the SM unit and Prime Contract Tech Integrator PM/POC.

Taskings will be tracked by the SM and ADPM to insure follow up and follow thru.

5

SM Transition will begin 60 days from the end of ART DEAL and involves several processes. One is to ensure that there

is proper reporting and hand off either back to the SM Unit POCs OR a new Fellow who would be taking over the same tech

focus. The second process is to ensure the SM is prepared to take future employment with either the PCTI, its subs, or in

another area if the SM is not being considered by PCTI or its subs. The third process is to ensure that the SM has completed

all aspects of curriculum work for their college credits. The fourth and final process is to ensure they have all of their out-

processing paperwork prepared to leave the military

6

SM out processing will being 3 weeks from the end of ART DEAL. The SM will finalize all Unit out processing

paperwork, continue preparing for future employment, finalize course curriculum work, and conduct proper hand off with the

SM’s unit on the tech focus area they have been assisting with. This includes all reporting an products produced for the tech

focus effort. The end of the program includes all of the above accomplished and the SM having 3 or more job opportunities

either established, interviewing for or being hired to

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What the Service Member gets

• CPO Certification (PMP Equivalent)

• 15 Credit hours (MIT and Harvard Business School (Projected)

• Minimum of 3 Job offers 30 days prior to final out

• DoD program test/eval/transition expertise

• 1099 Contract with BeyondSOF (Open contract)

• Clearance held by BeyondSOF (Servicing)



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