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LaTonya S. AndersonUMD Project Management SymposiumMay 10-11, 2018Slide 1

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LaTanya S. AndersonAssociate Dean, Program Management and Training DeliveryU.S. Department of the Interior (DOI)Office of Strategic Employee and Organization Development (OSEOD)2018 Project Management Symposium May 10-11,2018

PROJECT/PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES


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Addressing the Gap for Development in Federal P/PM Capabilities & Qualifications Beyond What is Acquired by Certification

The PM must be a practitioner of ever-increasing technical, management, regulatory, and procedural knowledge and possess the soft skills required to motivate and lead personnel supporting the project.

Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) PM GuidebookNovember 24, 2015

https://www.fai.gov/drupal/sites/default/files/FAI-Project-Managers-Guidebook.pdf

https://www.fai.gov/drupal/sites/default/files/FAC%20PPM%20Policy_121613.pdf


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• Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act (PMIAA) – Mandates that agencies develop a strategy for enhancing the role of PMs to include enhanced training and educational opportunities for PMs (training in the relevant competencies encompassed with program and project manager within the private sector for program managers; training that emphasizes cost containment for large projects and programs) and mentoring of current and future program managers by experienced senior executives and program managers within the agency

• 2018 President’s Management Agenda (PMA) – Requires Agencies to strategize on strengthening PM Capabilities in the Acquisition Workforce

• 2018 Federal Budget – Identifies ensuring that “federal agencies are managing programs and delivering critical services more effectively” as an Administration priority

• Upcoming Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Guidance– Will professionalize the current federal PM workforce through the establishment of a dedicated job series and career path

• December 16, 2013, Memo on Revisions to the Federal Acquisition Certification in Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) from OFPP- Advises that FAC-P/PM certification is only one component of strengthening the P/PM function. Equally important is selecting the right individuals with appropriate experience and leadership skills who will effectively collaborate and communicate with other members of the acquisition team and other stakeholders within the

Legislative Drivers of 21st Century Federal PM Training


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• Soft Skills – Critical Thinking, Business Acumen, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Teambuilding, Motivation, Communication, Active Listening, Influencing, Decision Making, Political Savvy, Cultural Awareness, Negotiation, Trust Building, Coaching, Conflict Management

• Rotational and Developmental Cohorts – On-the-job Experiential Learning

• Mentoring Programs– Mentorship of current and future PMs by experienced senior executives and PMs

• Formal Certification – Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM), Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers IT Specialization (FAC-P/PM-IT)

• Professional Community Membership – Federal Program/Project Management Community of Practice and PM Functional Advisory Boards

• Cross-Functional Classroom Training – Skill development in the collaboration between contracting officers, contracting officer’s representatives, and acquisition project and program managers

Enhanced P/PM Training and Development


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Interior Acquisition Institute• Federal acquisition schoolhouse• Center of excellence committed to the training and

development of federal acquisition professionals including program and project managers

• Best practices, tools, and communities to support the career development of acquisition staff and managers.

• Federal acquisition certification (FAC) and continuous learning training

• Learning and development programs• Classroom and Virtual Instructor-Led (vILT)• Training delivery managed from 3 strategically-located learning

centers: Albuquerque, DC, Denver• Training provided at Federal agency sites upon request• Learning and development specialists to design customized

learning solutions• Performance consultants to assess learning and performance

gaps• Available to all federal employees


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Contact Information

LaTanya Anderson, Associate DeanDepartment of the Interior University, Program Management and Training Delivery DivisionU.S. Department of the InteriorOffice of Strategic Employee and Organization [email protected]: 202.208.3140https://www.linkedin.com/in/latanya-anderson-mba-ms-tech-mgt-fac-p-pm-iii-a4107415

Program Manager of the Interior Acquisition Institutehttps://doiu.doi.gov/acquisitionInstitute/[email protected]

Learning solutions that contribute to a “culture of excellence” in project/program management ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent wisely

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/latanya-anderson-mba-ms-tech-mgt-fac-p-pm-iii-a4107415

https://doiu.doi.gov/acquisitionInstitute/


Scott HineUMD Project Management SymposiumMay 10-11, 2018Slide 1

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Scott HineDirector, Information Technology Services OfficeU.S. Department of Energy (DOE)Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)2018 Project Management Symposium

PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT


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Importance of Certification forProgram and Project Managers

Having skilled, competent, and professional program and project managers (P/PMs) is essential to the success of critical agency missions.missions.”

Revisions to the Federal Acquisition Certification in Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM)

OFPP Memo December 16, 2013




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• Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) - The Federal Acquisition Institute offers certification for program and project managers.

• Technical Project Officer (TPO) Training – This training is available to anyone who oversees financial assistance awards.

• Portfolio, Program, and/or Project Management Training and Certification – Do you want an internationally-recognized certification for portfolio, program or project management? Certifications offered by PMI or other organizations may be for you.– Offer boot camps to qualified employees, includes the exam fee

• Certifications/Credential Renewals – Renewals for portfolio, program, and project management certifications can be reimbursed.

Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Federal government should not endorse industry certifications


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FedPM CoP Overview • Central source for federal P/PM best

practices • No membership fees• Over 800 individuals from more than

80 agencies and departments• Working Groups on key Knowledge

Areas• Virtual and in-person sharing • Online library and discussion board• Please join (federal employees)


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Contact information

Scott Hine, DirectorInformation Technology Services Office,U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy [email protected]: 202.586.9744https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-hine-pmp-0301b591/

Executive Sponsor of FedPM COPGet involved at https://go.max.gov/fedpmcop


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