DOD AT&LTechnology Transition

Learning Center of ExcellenceBriefing to SOCOM

Diane P. WilliamsDirector, TT LCOE

Diane.Williams@dau.mil(256) 722-1042

November 2007

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AT&L Technology Transition Learning Center of Excellence

Vision A collaborative effort between government, industry, and academia to provide timely, mission-enhancing technology transition training, assessments, and technical products and services to assist the AT&L Workforce

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Performance Learning Model (PLM)

Technology Transition (TT)Learning Center of Excellence (TTLCOE)

• Visits to S&T CoP – over 5,000 / monthVisits to S&T CoP – over 5,000 / month• 400+ TT and Technology Insertion 400+ TT and Technology Insertion

Knowledge Sharing ItemsKnowledge Sharing Items• 600+ TT Library Assets Available600+ TT Library Assets Available• 500+ TT Ask a professor responses500+ TT Ask a professor responses• Mgr Guide to TT in Evol Acquis EnvironMgr Guide to TT in Evol Acquis Environ• Technology Readiness Assess GuideTechnology Readiness Assess Guide

• STM201 and STM302STM201 and STM302• Army Senior Service CollegeArmy Senior Service College• TT Training integrated into DAWIA TT Training integrated into DAWIA

Courses (e.g., PMT352, PMT401)Courses (e.g., PMT352, PMT401)

• JCTD and Tech Transition WorkshopsJCTD and Tech Transition Workshops• Technology Assessment & Transition Technology Assessment & Transition

Management (TATM) Process Management (TATM) Process DevelopmentDevelopment

• GATech/Army/DAU Partnership on GATech/Army/DAU Partnership on Technology PlanningTechnology Planning

• Technology-Related Continuous Technology-Related Continuous Learning Modules (CLMs)Learning Modules (CLMs)

• TT Refreshers at Industry & Government TT Refreshers at Industry & Government ConferencesConferences

• TT Workshops & SeminarsTT Workshops & Seminars

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Technology TransitionChallenges

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DUSD(AS&C) Report to Congress – July 2007

Four Broad Areas for Improvement:• Responsibility, resources, and programs for technology maturation

beyond TRL 5 (“technology push”) • Requirements, resources, and acquisition strategies for timely

technology transition beyond TRL 7 (“technology pull”) • Technical, cultural, and business barriers to integrating new

suppliers and new technologies into defense system architectures• Focused governance and oversight at the Enterprise Level

Established the Technology Transition Task Force (TT ESG)

See Full Report at:https://acc.dau.mil/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=21690

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Technology TransitionExecutive Steering Group (TT ESG)

PURPOSE: This will be a government-only, senior level steering group that

will tackle solutions for selected barriers and challenges outlined in the Report to Congress on Technology Transition, and report recommendations to the Technology Transition Council, chaired by USD (AT&L), Mr. John Young.

Members:• Assistant DUSD (I&TT), Chair – Ms. Kathleen Harger• One S&T rep from each Service and Agency (DTRA, MDA,

DARPA, etc.)• One Acquisition rep from each Service and Agency • One rep from Joint Requirements Oversight Council• One rep from SOCOM -- Dr. Dale Uhler

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According to a GAO review in 2005 of 54 DoD programs:

Only 15% of programs began System Design Decision [post MS B] with

mature technology (TRL 7)

• Programs that attempted to integrate with immature technologies

averaged 41% cost growth and a 13 month schedule delay

At Critical Design Review, 58% of programs demonstrated design

instability (< 90% drawings releasable)

• Design stability not achievable with immature technologies

• Programs without stable designs at CDR averaged 46% cost growth

and a 29 month schedule delay

Source: Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Major Weapon Programs, GAO-05-301, March 2005

Quantifying the Effects of Immature Technologies

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The DOD Lens Analogy• 6.1 Basic research is systematic study directed toward greater knowledge

or understanding of the fundamental aspects of phenomena and of observable facts

• 6.2 Applied research is systematic study to gain knowledge or understanding necessary to determine the means by which a recognized or specific need may be met

• 6.3 Advanced technology development includes all efforts that have moved into the development and integration of hardware for field experiments and tests

6.1

6.3

6.2

Focus

Engineering Sciences

Physical& MathSciences

Ocean, Atmosphere & Earth Sciences

LifeSciences

Acquisition

TechnologySuperiority

NationalSecurity

FundamentalKnowledge

Applied Research

Adv. Development

Understanding

Option

Basic Research

DirectedKnowledge Engineering/

Operational Knowledge

OperationalRequirements

Opportunities

Investment Strategy

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The Technology Transition Gap

RDT&E

6.3 Adv Tech

Dev6.2

Applied Research

6.1 Basic

Research

Tech Base

S&T

Managed by Labs

6.4Program Defn & Risk Reduction

6.5Engr/Manuf Development

Managed by Program Offices

“Valley o

f Death

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Means for Tech TransitionAdvanced Technology Demo (ATD) Technology Planning IPT ACTD Battle Lab Experiments Technical Events (EFX) SPD Initiative Industry Initiative

Means for Tech TransitionAdvanced Technology Demo (ATD) Technology Planning IPT ACTD Battle Lab Experiments Technical Events (EFX) SPD Initiative Industry Initiative

Means for Tech TransitionAdvanced Technology Demo (ATD) Joint Capabilities Tech Demo (JCTD) Battle Lab Experiments Technical Events Industry Initiative

Means for Tech TransitionAdvanced Technology Demo (ATD) Joint Capabilities Tech Demo (JCTD) Battle Lab Experiments Technical Events Industry Initiative

Program management and Tech Transition Focus

•Senior Leader Emphasis•Continuous Communication•Integrated Systems Engr Process•Alignment of Budgets/Schedules

“Bridging the Gap”

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DUSD(AS&C) Report to Congress – July 2007

“PEO and PMs do not create program or portfolio plans that consciously identify needed technologies and/or their associated technology insertion points. The POM [Program Objective Memorandum] reflects a relatively short horizon, money-constrained program which does not adequately address technology insertion issues. There is no effective outreach mechanism between the user, S&T, acquisition, and logistics communities, hindering development of technology insertion plans.”

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Technology Transition Challenges

• Strategic Investment Decisions– Prioritized Investments– Focus on Specific Technology Areas– Enabling Technologies to Meet Capability Gaps

• Technology Assessment & Maturation Process

– TRL Assessments – Moving from one Readiness Level to Another

• Roadmaps to Align Program and S&T Plans

– Funding and Schedule Alignment– Acquisition Process and TRL Level Alignment– Technology Insertion Points Identified

• Disciplined Systems Engineering Process to Manage Technology Transition Planning

– Documented Plans – Tech Transition Agreements– Specific Actions to Mature TRL Level

Cutting Across these Issues:

• Policy

• Organizational Goal Alignment

• Communication between Stakeholders (PM, User, S&T)

• Common Language for Technology Assessment, TRL Definitions, Terms, and Plans for Maturation

There is a Solution!

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Technology Assessment andTransition Management

(TATM) Process

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Technology Assessment and Transition Management (TATM) Process

• TATM process fosters collaboration, leveraging, and cost sharing among user, acquirer, technology developer, and sustainer communities

• TATM helps get technology to war fighter through disciplined systems engineering process

• Now being tailored and implemented by several organizations:– PEO Aviation– PEO Core Soldier– Joint Ground Robotics Office **

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OSD Joint Ground Robotics TATM Process Endorsement

“This DAU Technology Transition Management process has a lot of merit. I adapted it for Joint Ground Robotics use, and it has been very effective for us.”

Ellen M. PurdyEnterprise Director, Joint Ground Robotics, Land Warfare and Munitions within Portfolio Systems

Acquisition, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics OUSD(ATL)PSA/LW&M

August 22, 2007

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1. Identify Programs, Technologies, and User Requirements

2. Technology Assessment of: – Criticality to the Mission– Technology Readiness Level (TRL)– Technology Maturity Plan– Sustainment Impacts (Logistics)

3. Technology Roadmap Development

4. Technology Transition Agreement (TTA) Development

5. Risk Assessment & Risk Mitigation Strategy

6. Management approval of TTAs

7. Execute approved program plans, roadmaps, and TTAs

TATM Process

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Update Plans andRoadmap

(annual)•Threat•Requirements•Design•Test and Eval•Simulation•Technology•Logistics•Platform Integration•System of System Int.

Develop Risk Handling Strategies

Develop Detailed Risk Handling Plans

Develop Risk Handling and Transition Plans

• Control• Avoidance• Assumption

e.g. Technology Maturation EffortsOr Early Prototyping

Transition Technologyto Programs

Conduct Detailed Risk Analysis for Critical Projects

Reassess Critical Projects

Approve RiskAssignments

•Production & Facilities•Concurrency•Developer Capability•Operational Integration•Intellectual Property•Cost / Funding •Schedule•Management•Interoperability

• Transfer• Monitoring

Working IPTPEO/PM

Working IPT

Responsible Org

Working IPT: User,S&T and PM

EIPT TTA Approval

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1 Link to DDRE Recommended Process for TTA Development and PEO TTA Template: Each Platform TTA includes statements of Interest (L 0), Intent (L 1) and Commitment (L 2) Levels of support for all technologies

Execute Approved

Product/Product Line Plans

Develop Detailed Transition Plans

e.g. What? Who? When?

Working IPT

Recommended Risk Areas IAW “Risk Management Guide for DOD Acquisition”

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2 Link to existing STO/ATD/other S&T Process

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Draft - Revision31 August 2004

Input Assess S&T Project Usability/Criticality

PM with User Support

Assess TRL S&T SME/Manager

Assess Technology Maturation Plan

PM and S&T SME/Manager

Working IPT Technology Assessment

Conduct Product/Product Line Gap, Commonality

and Initial Risk Assessment

Develop Product Roadmaps

Develop Integrated Product Line Roadmaps

Technology Roadmap

Project/Program Database – TATM Tool Suite

Assess S&T Projects Usability/Criticality

User with PM/S&T Support

Yes

No

PM ProgramDefinition

FEEDBACK

Draft/Final ORD Exists?

Develop/UpdateTechnology

Transition Agreements

Project/Program Database TATM Tool Suite

Working IPT

Working IPT

S&T Manager Tech Projects

Definition

User Requirements/FOCs

Coordination

- Review & Coordinate TTAs- Submit TTAs to EIPT for approval

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FEEDBACK

Integrating IPT

ApprovedTechnology

Transition Agreements

Review, Identify & Prioritize Technologies

Integrating IPT

Working IPT

Working IPT

Working IPT

Working IPTEIPT

TATM Process

Bounds

TATM Process

Bounds

Assess Technology Maturation Plan

PM and S&T SME/Manager

FEEDBACK

Sustainer Sustainment

Systems Definition /Plans

Assess Sustainment Impact

Sustainment Lead

Draft

Communication and Planning

Common Technology Assessment Language

Team Assessment of Scheduled Events

Team Risk Assessment and Risk Management

Technology Transition Agreements

V0.0 InterestV1.0 IntentV2.0 Commitment

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PEO Aviation TATM Process Detail

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Technology Roadmaps

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PM Technology Roadmap - Key Product of TATM Process

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4SPO

PROGRAM ECP Technology InsertionPROGRAM A FieldPROGRAM B ProductionFieldPROGRAM C Production FieldPROGRAM D SD&D ProductionPROGRAM E Technology Development Tech InsertionSD&D

Sust

PM ST User Assmt TTA 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4PROGRAM ECP TechnologiesTechnology Project 14 3 3 3 ZI L 0.0 6.3 TRL 6Technology Project 15 4 3 4 II L 0.0 6.2 6.3 TRL 5 TRL 6Technology Project 16 4 4 4 MPI L 0.0 6.3Technology Project 17 4 5 5 II L 1.0 UnfundedPROGRAM E TechnologiesTechnology Project 18 3 4 4 II L 0.0 6.3Technology Project 19 3 3 4 MPI L 0.0 6.2Technology Project 20 3 3 3 SNI L 1.0 6.1 6.2Technology Project 21 3 4 5 SPI L 1.0 6.3

FY 5Acquisition Program

FY 6 FY 7 FY 8 FY 9 FY10 FY11

Science & TechnologyFY 5 FY 6 FY 7Criticality FY 8 FY 9 FY10 FY11

Program SchedulesBy Phase

Technology Projects and Descriptions

Technology Funding and

projected TRLs

Programs and Descriptions

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Technology Transition Agreements

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Technology Transition Agreements

• Identifies Target Programs and Enabling Technologies– Alignment to Capability Gaps– Level of Commitment: Interest, Intent, Commitment

• Disciplined Systems Engineering process– Technology Maturation Plans– Roadmaps to Technology Insertion Points– Identify Portfolio Horizontal Technology Integration opportunities– S&T Portfolio Management and Prioritization

• Coordination & Communication – Roles and Responsibilities– User criticality assessments– Alignment of plans and design constraints

• Funding & Schedules– Who will request funding, & in what years and amounts?– Identify the Program Elements and Budget Activities – TRL maturity v. acquisition milestones = technology insertion pts

• Documentation and Data Provided

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• Technology Transition Executive Steering Group (TT ESG) will address the issues in the Congressional Report

– Many issues have been ongoing for years

• Technology Transition Mgt provides a large return on investment by bridging the “Valley of Death”, thus benefiting from DOD’s S&T investments

• TATM is a systems engineering process to:– Facilitate Communication among Stakeholders– Create Technology Insertion Roadmaps– Develop Technology Transition Agreements

Summary

DAU recommends that SOCOM adopt a robust

Technology Transition Management Approach