Accession Number:

AD1173474

Title:

An Empirical Evaluation of Navy METOC Projects Using Project Management Standards

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Master's Thesis]

Corporate Author:

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA

Personal Author(s):

• Rhodus, Elizabeth B.

Report Date:

2022-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

63

Abstract:

Although project managers are in high public-sector demand, the Navy Meteorology and Oceanography METOC command studied has yet to adopt a project management requirement. With multiple facilities, acquisition elements, and mission-essential projects, cross-departmental dependencies exist that require proper project oversight. Without project management, mission-essential projects are done in a vacuum personnel are often unaware of the impacts of specific tasks. By requiring a specific type of project management structure, Navy METOC commands would have an avenue to implement a hybrid project management office. This research examined a hypothetical group of projects within a Navy METOC commands area of the Department of Defense using the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOK standards. From requirements initiation to project schedules, this analysis identified gaps throughout a Navy METOC commands ad-hoc project management process. Using the PMBOK as a baseline, we recommend 1 designate a person or position to support the ongoing creation, command support, and maintenance of project-based documentstemplates, 2 implement a hybrid project management office where a position exists to support the command with information, techniques, and tools, and 3 encourage and authorize regular foundational training for one person in each department. With the insertion of project management, the command and its personnel would be more efficient, task-oriented, and aligned.

Descriptors:

• management personnel
• business administration
• employment
• organizational structure
• personnel management
• procurement
• project management
• covid-19
• department of defense
• management training
• training
• acquisition
• education
• standards
• families (human)
• governments
• engineers

Subject Categories:

• Administration and Management
• Personnel Management and Labor Relations

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]