Preparing the Acquisition Workforce: A Digital Engineering Competency Framework. Issue 1 (30th September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pepe, Kara; Hutchison, Nicole; Blackburn, Mark; Verma, Dinesh; Wade, Jon; Peak, Russell; Baker, Adam; Whitcomb, Cliff; Khan, Rabia
• Is Part Of: INCOSE International Symposium. Volume 30:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 920
• Page End: 934
• Publication Date: 2020-09-30
• Subjects: Systems engineering -- Congresses; Systems engineering -- Periodicals; 620.0011
• DOI: 10.1002/j.2334-5837.2020.00763.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2334-5837

Abstract

Abstract: This paper describes the goals, methods, approaches, and preliminary results of research to develop a Digital Engineering Competency Framework (DECF) for the acquisition workforce. Evidence across the Services and industry has affirmed digital engineering is a critical practice necessary to support acquisition in an environment of increasing global challenges, dynamic threats, rapidly evolving technologies, and increasing life expectancy of our systems currently in operation. The purpose of the DECF is to provide clear guidance for the DoD acquisition workforce, in particular the engineering (ENG) acquisition workforce, through clearly defined competencies that illuminate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors required for digital engineering professionals.