About Us Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command SPAWAR_53e0b3d8-44fa-11e0-a2db-ba207a64ea2aSPAWAR (pronounced spā-wôr) is one of three Department of Navy major acquisition commands. SPAWAR delivers higher-end Navy information technology products and services to the fleet and other Defense Department stakeholders. Who We Are... The Navy's designated technical authority and acquisition command for command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; business IT; and space systems. Provide advanced communications and information capabilities across naval, joint and coalition forces. Consist of more than 8,900 highly-dedicated employees who are deployed globally and near the fleet. Realize Our Role as the Navy’s Information Dominance Systems Command Navy Information Dominance is the CNO’s priority. Our projects and programs will align with OPNAV requirements and the operational needs of FLTCYBERCOM / TENTH FLEET. The Fleet is the end user of our products. We will work closely with them, and other SYSCOMs, to seamlessly and effectively acquire and integrate sensors, weapons, and control systems with our existing and future ships, aircraft, and submarines. “No Seams” in Team SPAWAR We use our technical and acquisition expertise to provide Navy leadership risk-based acquisition and technical options. No matter how or where our customers engage Team SPAWAR, our goal is to provide them with the right people with the right skills at the right time to support their requirements. Efficiency from a Larger Navy Point of View It is more important than ever to provide the most effective and cost-efficient service to the Fleet and our acquisition customers. The challenges we face require strong leadership, discipline to process, and accountability._53e0b66c-44fa-11e0-a2db-ba207a64ea2aOur mission is to provide high quality, timely, and effective legal advice and services necessary to support Team SPAWAR. Our mission supports the overall Department of the Navy Office of General Counsel (OGC) mission of enabling the Navy and the Marine Corps to fulfill their missions in the changing world by providing candid legal advice and counsel, effective advocacy, and creative problem solving. _53e0b78e-44fa-11e0-a2db-ba207a64ea2aResponsivenessWe understand the requirements of the warfighter and deliver quality products and services on time and within budgetInnovationWe are committed to the continuous improvement of our processes and looking for better solutions to meet the Navy's mission and future objectivesTeamworkWe collaborate within the Navy Enterprises, with customers, industry partners and other government agencies to achieve the best resultsExcellenceWe pursue continual learning and growth and hold ourselves accountable for the highest level of performanceOpennessWe share information honestly and fully in a networked environmentRespect and DiversityWe recognize and respect culture and individual differences and are open to divergent perspectives in the conduct of our business. Leadership actively supports diversity initiativesNavy's Core ValuesNavy's Core Values (Honor, Courage, Commitment): We share the values of the Navy and those whom we serve. Our warfighters are role models whose dedication and sacrifices exemplify the highest moral conduct. We uphold these values every day.HonorA Navy Core ValueCourageA Navy Core ValueCommitmentA Navy Core ValueFinancial ServicesProvide accurate, timely and valued financial services across Team SPAWAR._53e0b86a-44fa-11e0-a2db-ba207a64ea2a1The Financial Competency provides professional personnel who provide accurate, timely and valued financial services across Team SPAWAR that are necessary to execute its programs, projects and efforts. The Competency is comprised of three Tier 2 Competencies: Cost Estimating, Business/Resource Financial Management, and Accounting and Budget. The Financial Competency is a critical enabler in executing Team SPAWAR, Naval Information Dominance Enterprise (NIDE), and Department of Navy Mission and Priorities. _53e0b928-44fa-11e0-a2db-ba207a64ea2aContractsPerform contracting functions for Program Executive Offices (PEOs) / Program Managers (PMs) and project managers across the entire organization._53e0ba54-44fa-11e0-a2db-ba207a64ea2a2This competency provides dedicated contracting officers and supporting staff to perform contracting functions for Program Executive Offices (PEOs) / Program Managers (PMs) and project managers across the entire organization. Obligation of Government Fiscal Year 2009 (FY09) for Team SPAWAR Contracting Competency yielded cumulative total of $7.202 billion, resulting in the execution of approximately 31375 actions. _53e0bb1c-44fa-11e0-a2db-ba207a64ea2aLegal ServicesProvide legal services to Team SPAWAR._53e0bbee-44fa-11e0-a2db-ba207a64ea2a3The SPAWAR Legal Competency consists of the SPAWAR Headquarters Office of Counsel as well as the Counsel offices within the SPAWAR Systems Centers Atlantic and Pacific. The competency is responsible for providing legal services to Team SPAWAR in the areas of acquisition, business and commercial law, real and personal property law, intellectual property law, fiscal law, civilian personnel and labor law, environmental law, standards of conduct and ethics, Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act programs, command legal advice issues, and other legal services as may be required to support the missions of the Navy and Team SPAWAR. In addition to being aligned as a Competency within Team SPAWAR, the SPAWAR Office of Counsel falls under the cognizance of the Department of the Navy General Counsel. _53e0bcc0-44fa-11e0-a2db-ba207a64ea2aFleet Support, Installations and LogisticsProvide governance for Logistics and Fleet Support efforts._53e0bd9c-44fa-11e0-a2db-ba207a64ea2a4This competency provides governance for Logistics and Fleet Support efforts in support of PEOs, Program Managers, Business Units and other customers. Fleet Support, Installations and Logistics Competency is the single process owner for all Logistics and Fleet Support policies, processes, tools and output metrics and is responsible for the professional development and work assignment of individuals within the competency to ensure that sound Logistics and Fleet Support principles are applied and practiced throughout the program life cycle._53e0be82-44fa-11e0-a2db-ba207a64ea2aEngineeringProvide the engineering technical leadership for innovative and interoperable solutions for our warfighters._53e0bf72-44fa-11e0-a2db-ba207a64ea2a5SPAWAR’s Engineering Competency serves as the Navy’s Chief Engineer and Technical Authority for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems. The competency provides the engineering technical leadership for innovative and interoperable solutions for our warfighters. Throughout the acquisition lifecycle, Engineering identifies warfighting capability gaps to inform investment decisions, and supports our partners and program managers in meeting cost, schedule and performance goals through rigorous and agile systems engineering._53e0c062-44fa-11e0-a2db-ba207a64ea2aAcquisition and Program ManagementProvide a common acquisition and program/project management framework for Team SPAWAR program and projects._53e0c15c-44fa-11e0-a2db-ba207a64ea2a6The Acquisition and Program Management Competency (SPAWAR 6.0) is a community of practice that provides a common acquisition and program/project management framework for Team SPAWAR program and projects. The common framework includes processes and tools to support workforce development and assignment; and program/project planning and execution._53e0c260-44fa-11e0-a2db-ba207a64ea2aScience and TechnologyDevelop and transition technology to solve Naval, Joint, interagency, and coalition science and technology gaps._53e0c36e-44fa-11e0-a2db-ba207a64ea2a7Personnel in the Research and Applied Sciences and S&T Forecasting, Assessment and Transition are qualified scientists, engineers, and managers focused on discovery, invention, advanced development, experimentation, and technology transition. As a whole, we possess the skill sets critical to developing and transitioning technology to solve Naval, Joint, interagency, and coalition science and technology gaps. We forge external partnerships with S&T and advanced-development communities in industry, academia, and government - as well as participate in S&T and advanced development forums, and collaborate with external S&T organizations._53e0c486-44fa-11e0-a2db-ba207a64ea2aCorporate OperationsProvide support to operate Team SPAWAR through a broad, but comprehensive, spectrum of sub-Competencies._53e0c5f8-44fa-11e0-a2db-ba207a64ea2a8This competency is serviced-based and provides support to operate Team SPAWAR through a broad, but comprehensive, spectrum of sub-Competencies. With major sub-tiers of Total Force Management, Information Technology Management, Command Operations/Support, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Inspector General, Special Program Overview & Compliance, and Small Business. This competency is charged to ensure overall success of day-to-day business operations across all SPAWAR business units. Corporate Operations ultimately helps Team SPAWAR by reliably delivering a wide range of products and services across the command, by supporting the organization’s most fundamental operations._53e0c724-44fa-11e0-a2db-ba207a64ea2a2011-03-02http://www.public.navy.mil/spawar/Pages/AboutUs.aspxOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net