Joint Qualification Board for Test and Evaluation Key Leadership Positions,Computer Based Training August 2015,DON T&E Office DASN (RDT&E),KLP Q-Board Training Goals,Discuss the Joint Qualification Board (Q-Board) for Test and Evaluation (T&E) Key Leadership Positions (KLPs)Understand how Q-Boards provide a pool of qualified, pre-screened personnel using a standardized process across the DOD and DONUnderstand how Q-Boards can provide for personnel career development and positive organizational impactDesired end goal for participants Understand background and context Understand value in your participation Define follow-on actions,2,What This Training Covers,Background KLP Q-Boards defined Charge from leadership Chief Developmental Tester (CDT) role Value proposition Career development Shows expertise Conveys commitment Going forward Roles and responsibilities Overview of the application process You are in the pool or grandfatherednow what?,3,Background,4,Charge From Leadership,Background & Context OSD ATL Nov 8 2013 Memo: KLP Qualification Criteria DASD DT&E / DON T&E Memo: Call for Nominations Focus on acquisition professionals T&E Q-Board Governance Chaired by DASD DT&E OSD T&E Functional Lead Services membership KLP Q-Board Highlights Performs as “seal of approval” Professional credential No change to CDT KLP selection process,5,Q-Boards will be used to identify a pool of qualified personnel,Chief Developmental Tester (CDT) Role,Coordinate planning, management and oversight of DT&E activities Maintain insight into contractor T&E activities Oversee T&E activities of other participating government entities Help Program Managers make technically informed, objective judgments about contractor and government T&E planning and test results,6,Other Duties of a CDT/T&E KLP,Roles and Responsibilities: Chair T&E Working Integrated Product Team (WIPT) Develop T&E strategy Oversee T&E Master Plan (TEMP) Support acquisition documentation Maintain and track T&E Deficiency Report Implement T&E best practices (e.g., Integrated Testing, Modeling & Simulation (M&S), Live Fire T&E Processes, etc.) Coordinate with broad set of T&E stakeholders Qualifications: KLP Q-Boards is intended to improve standardization of qualifications for these and other KLP positions across Services,“The selection of qualified personnel to fill KLPs is essential for the organization and the individuals filling these highly demanding positions.” Mr. Frank Kendall, OSD (AT&L), KLP and Qualification Criteria Memo 8 Nov 2013,7,Value Proposition,8,Why KLP Q-Board Process?,Career DevelopmentShows ExpertiseConveys Commitment,9,Why KLP Q-Board Process?,Career Development Self improvement Differentiation among test professionals Increased visibility Portability,10,Why KLP Q-Board Process?,Shows Expertise Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience Reflection of quality level in knowledge and performance Shows areas of meeting and exceeding qualification criteria,11,Why KLP Q-Board Process?,Conveys Commitment Currency in T&E Profession Dedication to becoming T&E KLP Professionalism,12,Recognized as T&E SME by OSD & Service T&E Executives!,T&E Level III Certified,T&E KLP Qualified,DAWIA Certified or KLP Qualified: Whats the Difference?,DAWIA T&E Level III,Core: Requisite DAU course work for Level I, II and III 4 years of T&E experience in support of acquisition,T&E KLP Qualified,Required: Relevant Experience Acquisition Corps member Executive Leadership Training 8 years T&E experience Cross function and broadening assignments Functional mentor,KLP Qualification Validates Certification!,13,+,=,Analogy,14,Certified or not: Its the buyers choice, but certification provides quality assurance and mitigates risk.,T&E KLP Q-Board Key Events,DASD (DT&E) call for nominations to Service T&E Executives Deputy DON T&E Executive call to Navy and Marine Corps SYSCOM/WC/SCs and others for DON T&E nominations Candidates decide to participate, discuss with supervisor for concurrence, and submit completed package to Command/Activity T&E Lead/POC for SES/Flag endorsement Command/Activity T&E Competency Lead (SES/Flag/Director or rep) endorse and submit applications to DON T&E Office DON T&E Office reviews, endorses and submits applications to Director, Human Capitol Initiatives (HCI) for Joint Qualification Board consideration DASD (DT&E) convenes T&E KLP Joint Qualification Board T&E KLP Q-Board results reported to OSD (AT&L), HCI and the Services HCI provides Q-Board results to applicants along with KLP Qualified certificates to those that have passed the Board.,15,Q-Board Roles and Responsibilities,16,Application,17,Section 1.0 KLP Command Cross Functional Requirements,Application - Sections 1.1-1.2,18,Section 1.1: Education, Certification, and Training Requirements Education - Minimum of BS Degree in Scientific or Technical Field Certification - DAWIA T&E Level III and any othersSection 1.2: Currency and Tenure Requirements Currency - 80 Hours of Continuous Learning Points Every 2 Years Tenure (Acknowledgement Only) - 3 Year Agreement,