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ONR Code 011 Strategy, Policy, Plans, and Assessment (SPPA) Support Services

Scope

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) coordinates, executes and promotes the science and technology programs of the United States Navy and Marine Corps through schools, universities, government laboratories and non-profit and for-profit organizations. ONR formulates and executes the Naval Science and Technology (S&T) portfolio to address the most responsible and promising technology opportunities and solutions in both basic and applied science; transitions the most useful technologies to Acquisition and the Warfighter; and provides technical advice and information to Senior US Navy and Marine Corps Leaders, the Chief of Naval Operations, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Department of War.

The scope includes providing technical, program management, and financial analyst support across the full range of Code 03 responsibilities. This involves support for strategic planning, management of ongoing programs, technical reviews and assessments, technology wargaming, innovation outreach, and communications with partners across the Naval Enterprise and the Department of War.

The contractor will provide comprehensive management, technical, program, and executive support to the government managers of the ONR Science and Technology (S&T) portfolio (ONR Code 03), its subordinate programs, the Portfolio Council (PC), the Chief of Naval Research’s (CNR’s) Executive Staff, and the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL).

Required Tasks

The contractor is responsible for a wide range of support tasks, which can be grouped into the following categories:

· Programmatic and Technical Support:

· Provide day-to-day oversight, execution, and coordination for programs such as Future Naval Capabilities (FNC), Innovative Naval Prototypes (INP), and ONR Experimentation (OE).

· Draft planning guidance, review project submissions, and provide recommendations on technical and programmatic execution.

· Schedule and conduct technical reviews, support project selection, and develop S&T roadmaps.

· Monitor external S&T efforts (e.g., DARPA projects) and recommend courses of action for ONR.

· Financial Management Support:

· Prepare drafts for financial planning, budgets, and inputs for budget exhibits (e.g., POM).

· Monitor financial execution (commitments, obligations, expenditures) using financial systems.

· Identify funding shortfalls or surpluses and recommend corrective strategies.

· Maintain detailed budgetary documents and spreadsheets.

· Analysis and Decision Support:

· Analyze S&T project data against demand signals and recommend adjustments to maximize benefits.

· Support the development of S&T portfolio investment analyses and dashboards.

· Analyze external documents and provide recommendations for ONR's response.

· Assist with operational analysis through studies, workshops, and Technology Innovative Games (TIG).

· Information and Communication Support:

· Conduct data calls and serve as a clearinghouse for program information.

· Organize and maintain all classified and unclassified electronic records on SIPRNET, NIPRNET, and other collaborative systems.

· Prepare and deliver briefs, reports, and outreach materials for various audiences, including Congressional and DoW leadership.

· Draft and implement training courses on program business processes.

· Logistics and Administrative Support:

· Coordinate and manage meetings, including scheduling, invitations, security, and venue setup.

· Document meetings with minutes and track action items.

· Provide executive support for correspondence, scheduling, and travel.

*FTE will phase in at the start of Option I. **On Site means on location at ONR HQ. Off Site means any other location other than ONR HQ. ***Telework is authorized for this labor category consistent with contractor’s internal teleworking policy.

Labor Qualifications

The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to manage and execute all aspects of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The contractor team shall work both as a group and independently to respond to office requirements. All personnel proposed under this requirement shall:

· Meet security clearance requirements. See individual labor categories for security requirements;

· Be a US Citizen; and,

· Have experience and be proficient in the following: Microsoft Office 365 (specifically, Word, Power Point, Outlook, SharePoint Online, Teams, and Excel).

The term recent below means within the last 5 years unless specifically documented otherwise.

Experience with RDT&E program/budget exhibits & RDT&E strategic plans;

Experience collaborating with senior Government personnel;

Experience managing a diverse team in support of evolving leadership priorities; and, Experience in Accelerated Introduction of Technology to the Fleet or similar program.

Experience, within the last 10 years, with Navy RDT&E program/budget exhibits & Navy RDT&E strategic plans; and/or, Experience, within the last 5 years, collaborating with senior Navy or Department of War personnel

Recent experience supporting senior leadership on complex tasks in an S&T Department;

Recent experience managing a diverse team in support of evolving leadership priorities;

Recent experience with facilitating collaboration on S&T issues between various Government entities;

Recent experience engaging with senior officials at the DoW secretariat level and senior leadership on strategic RDT&E issues; and, Recent experience in technical program management of programs more than $1M.

Recent experience with facilitating collaboration on S&T issues between OPNAV, PAE, and Fleet entities; and/or, Recent experience engaging with senior officials at the Navy secretariat level and senior leadership on strategic RDT&E issues.

Experience in the S&T process with other DoW agencies; and, Experience in technical program management of DOW programs more than $1M.

Experience in the S&T process as it pertains in working with Naval Warfare Centers, labs and University Affiliated Research Centers (UARC’s), and a strong working knowledge of the operational naval forces; and/or, Experience in technical program management of Navy programs more than $1M.

accredited college or university or

Graduate-level professional military education (PME) in a technical or science curriculum and at least 15 years of experience in a related S&T discipline.

Experience with technology development and military requirements, systems, and operations is required.

A minimum of 5-years of specific S&T technical experience in the management support, planning and execution of technology transition programs is required.

The candidate must have experience assembling, analyzing, and succinctly presenting information, conclusions and recommendations.

engineering from an accredited college or university and a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and no less than 20 years of program management experience supporting the Department of Defense, preferably the Department of the Navy. This Key Person must have experience developing and executing complex technical tasks, applying analytical problem solving methodologies, providing technical direction, and allocating resources. Demonstrated experience managing both the technical and administrative elements of a program is mandatory. Experience in the integration of S&T programs across multiple DoD organizations is required.

Knowledge and experience in the primary ONR 03 Program the individual is proposed to support. The candidate should have work experience in 2 or more of the Naval S&T, acquisition, resource/requirements, and operational Fleet/Force communities.

college or university;

Minimum of 10 years of work experience in project management, contract management, financial management, and/or budgeting is required; and .

Experience working with SAP financial systems.

Of the required 10 years at least 5 years must have been in financial management and budgeting; and/or

Experience working with Navy ERP; and/or, Experience in managing technology programs.

accredited college and university and recent experience with Federal Government programs

OR

A high school diploma and10 years of recent experience supporting experience with Federal Government programs; and, Recent experience that includes interacting with senior Government S&T personnel/executives in technology development, requirements, acquisition, and fleet/force organizations.

The recent experience is with DoW or Navy programs; and/or, The 10 years of experience is with DoW programs. Navy preferred; and/or, Recent experience that includes interacting with senior DoW or DoN S&T personnel/executives in technology development, requirements, acquisition, and fleet/force organizations.