Telework in the Department of Defense

Telework Exchange Spring Town Hall
April 28, 2011
Pat Tamburrino, Jr.
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense
Civilian Personnel Policy
Introduction - Overview
Telework Benefits
DoD Telework Best Practices
Telework Barriers
Telework Enhancement Act Implementation
Questions
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Telework Enhancement Act of 2010
signed into law December 9, 2010
DoD
Supports
Telework
Drivers:
COOP Planning;
QOL/QOS;
Infrastructure Considerations
Overarching goal: Increase telework
to improve Department’s ability to
continue operations in a crisis.
Strategic communication plan goal:
Shift culture to be more accepting of
telework as a normal working
condition.
DoD Telework Policy revised and
issued October 21, 2010
* Service Members authorized to
telework at the Commander’s
discretion.
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Overview - DoD Workforce
Total Civilian Population (983,254)
Appropriated Fund * (793,513)
133,332,
13%
110,560,
14%
56,409, 6%
268,207,
34%
Army
Appropriated Fund
Local Nationals
Navy
Air Force
57,938, 7%
NAF
National Guard
DoD Agy/Act
793,593,
81%
Local Nationals ** (56,409)
3,124, 6%
Non Appropriated Fund *** (133,332)
673, 0%
23,718, 42%
Navy
29,616, 22%
Army
Comm NV Instal. Com
Army
12,918, 23%
201,021,
25%
155,787,
20%
16,178, 12%
35,593, 27%
NEXCOM
Marine Corps
Air Force
Air Force
14,496, 11%
4th Estate
AAFES
Other
16,649, 29%
23,723, 18%
13,053, 10%
*CMIS Data as of 03/27/2011
**DMDC Data as of January 2011
***DMDC Data as of January 2011
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• Mission
Accomplishment
• Emergency
Preparedness
• Attract and
Retain Talent
• Employer of
Choice
Continuity
of
Operations
Recruitment
and
Retention
Sustainment
Quality of
Work-Life
• Contributes to
“Greener”
Environment
• Cost Savings
• Satisfied/Engaged
Employees
• Improved
Productivity/Morale
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Facilitate Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)
• Retention
• Cost Savings
Create employment and return-to-work opportunities
• Wounded Warriors
• Veterans
• People with Disabilities
Ease Transitions for DoD families being relocated
• Military Spouses
• Civilian Employee Spouses
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Defense Information Systems Agency
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HQ Air Force Information Management Hotel Pilot
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June 2011 “go live” date
Projected space savings for leased space in a CY - $314,190
Navy Service Virtual Command Pilot Program
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Telework BRAC solution
Classified telework center pilot
2009 Best New Telework Initiative Television Award
Components with excellent telework use rates
Defense Contract Management Agency- 37% regular
teleworkers
 Defense Logistics Agency - 31% regular teleworkers
 Defense Human Resource Activity – 21% regular teleworkers
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Culture
Management
Barriers
Budget
Environment
Availability of
adequate
technology and
equipment
connectivity
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Commitment begins at the top
Identify and resolve barriers
Strategic decision making
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Fair and equitable
• Business based
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Performance management
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All employees and positions not suitable for telework – good
consistent decisions re: eligibility to participate in telework are key
Outcome focused
Communication
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Deputy Secretary of Defense was present for the signing
of the Telework Enhancement Act on December 9, 2010
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Managers are reviewing telework eligibility for all
positions
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Once eligibility is established telework agreements
formalized for each employee
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General Exceptions: High level of touch labor;
requirement for face-to-face customer interaction
Create a mutual set of expectations for progress and
deliverables
Document both of the above in the DCPDS database
On Track for June 2011 Implementation
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE…
Humanitarian Opportunities of a Lifetime
Civilian Expeditionary Workforce
Department of Defense
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
• 12 to 24 months
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must pass physical
• Generous pay and benefits
• Specialized skills required
• Ability to obtain a clearance
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To apply please visit teleforce
www.cpms.osd.mil/expeditionary
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Pat Tamburrino, Jr.
Deputy Assistant Secretary
for Civilian Personnel
Policy
U.S. Department of
Defense