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This page is the career gateway page for Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering – Science and Technology Management professionals. Here you will find information and links related to the Science and Technology body of knowledge.
 
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Feature - Science and Technology Certification Guide Level I
Level I Certification Guide
Type of Assignment  Representative Activities
Science and Technology   Conducts, and/or monitors science and technology activities including basic research, applied research and/or advanced technology development; in support to acquisition programs.
 
Core Certification Standards (Required for DAWIA certification.)
 Acquisition Training   ACQ 101  Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management
 Functional Training   SYS 101  Fundamentals of Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering
  CLE 045  Introduction to DoD Science & Technology Management
  
  Effective 1 October 2012:
  SYS 101  Fundamentals of Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering
  CLE 045  Introduction to DoD Science & Technology Management
  CLE 068  Intellectual Property and Data Rights
 Education   Baccalaureate or graduate degree in a technical or scientific field such as, but not limited to, engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, psychology, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, or computer science
 Experience   1 year of technical experience related to science and technology management


Core Plus Development Guide (Desired training, education, and experience.) Type of Assignment
Training Science and Technology
  CLE 011 Modeling and Simulation for Systems Engineering
  CLM 013 Work-Breakdown Structure
  CLM 016 Cost Estimating
  CLM 017 Risk Management
  CLM 024 Contracting Overview
  IRM 101 Basic Information Systems Acquisition
  TST 102 Fundamentals of Test and Evaluation
Education
  None specified
Experience
  None specified
Notes:
1 The Core Certification Standards section lists the training, education, and experience REQUIRED for certification at this level.
2 “(R)” following a course title indicates the course is delivered as resident based instruction.
3 When preparing your IDP, you and your supervisor should consider the training, education, and experience listed in this Core Plus Development Guide if not already completed.