2023 was a pivotal year for OEM. It not only proved our unwavering commitment to advancing efficient data-driven management practices throughout the Army, but it also demonstrated our innovative, collaborative, and modern approach to fulfilling this mission. Throughout this year, we’ve seen the epitome of resilience, hard work, and the unwavering commitment of our dedicated team. And for that, we say kudos!
Here are just a few of the extraordinary milestones we’ve reached this year.
Achievements
OEM is always striving to outperform, overdeliver, and outshine all others when it comes to providing excellence in our work. And often times, that means going above and beyond one’s traditional day-to-day responsibilities. Whether it’s winning an award, contributing to a ground-breaking study, or implementing strategic plans to meet organization objectives, the following exploratory performances were turned in this year.
- 2023 Deep Green – Members of the AI Avengers team from the Army Communications Electronics Command (CECOM) won the 2023 Deep Green Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning Challenge. The team comprises Anthony Frampton, Frank Frisby, Montgomery Maluki, and Roy Trieu.
- The 13th biennial Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Excellence Award Program (LEAP) – A dozen organizations were honored for their superior service and dedication demonstrated excellence in building, sustaining, and implementing results-driven process improvement projects this past year.
- Army Recruiting Medical Processing Model Study & Recommendations -- Directed by Dr. Charles Brandon, Office of the Under Secretary of the Army (OSA), OEM, the Continuous Process Improvement Office (CPIO) studied the Army Recruiting Medical Processing Model and provided over 20 actionable recommendations to optimize it. Of these, actions are underway to implement 83% of the recommendations.
- Army Marketing and Advertising Recruiting Strategy (MARS) Study & Recommendations – Directed by Dr. Charles Brandon, Office of the Under Secretary of the Army (OSA), OEM, the Continuous Process Improvement Office (CPIO) studied the Army Marketing and Advertising Recruiting Strategy (MARS) and provided over 11 actionable recommendations to optimize it. Of these, actions are underway to implement more than half of the recommendations.
- Produced and Staffed the Army’s Annual Performance Report for the Department of Defense (DoD) 2023 Strategic Management Plan – This plan serves as the blueprint on how the DoD will advance its National Defense Strategy in the present and in the years ahead and demonstrates the Department’s continued commitment to transparency and accountability.
- Facilitated the Identification of the Under Secretary’s 41 Army Business Priority Metrics – These guidelines set the tactical direction for improving Army business processes while providing readiness at best value.
- Drafted the Implementation Plan for Army Campaign Plan Objective 27C – The Campaign Plan directs short-and mid-term measurable actions and establishes long-term goals to guide the development, defense, and oversight of policies and programs to support the Army Financial Management & Comptroller ASA (FM&C)’s Title 10 responsibilities.
- Aligned Army Campaign Plan Objectives to the DoD Strategic Management Plan Objectives – The DoD Strategic Management Plan serves as the blueprint on how the DoD will advance their National Defense Strategy in the present and in the years ahead and demonstrates the Department’s continued commitment to transparency and accountability.
- Drafted the Army’s Annual Performance Report for DoD 2024 Strategic Management Plan – The Annual Performance Report consolidates prior fiscal year performance results across all DoD Components.
Innovation
Innovation is at the forefront of everything we do at OEM. It motivates us, drives us to think differently, and has us continually asking the question “how can we improve to better serve the Army?”. This never-ending quest to modernize ourselves, our systems, and our processes has led to several significant innovations for our team this year, including:
- Re-Designation of OBT to OEM – Effective 31 March 2023, the United States Army Office of Business Transformation (OBT), together with its authorities and responsibilities, personnel, and resources, was re-designated as the United States Army Office of Enterprise Management (OEM). OEM is an Army Secretariat activity reporting directly to the Under Secretary of the Army, who also serves as the Army's Chief Management Officer (CMO).
- OEM Rules and Responsibilities Realignment – The organizations comprising OEM were re-designated and assumed new responsibilities that are aligned with OEM’s mission renewed mission “The Office of Enterprise Management advances efficient data driven management practices across the Army to improve enterprise performance in delivering trained and ready forces.”
- New OEM Branding – As part of the transition, OEM unveiled a refreshed logo. The logo represents the power of working in complete harmony toward a common goal. Just as the honeycomb naturally comprises hexagonal prisms, each independent of one another but united in its mission, OEM's offices are perfectly aligned to achieve OEM's objectives. The shape of the logo – the arrow – indicates OEM's forward-thinking vision.
- Army input and recommendations for the first tranche of Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Defense Agencies and Field Activities (DAFAS) Was Facilitated– The OSD review is designed to enable improving business processes and improved customer experiences.
- Developed an Approach for Using Enterprise Risk Management for Army Strategic Objective – Enterprise Risk Management is a process that identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks to help make better decisions that balance risk cost with mission benefits.
- Facilitated the Army’s Contribution to the DoD Agency Performance Plan with 23/41 Army Business Priority Metrics in PULSE – The information submitted to PULSE, which is a digital tool that helps leaders modernize their performance measurement process, will sharpen accountability to accelerate progress across the organization.
- Submitted Army Performance Improvement Initiatives in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) PULSE – The performance improvement initiatives will be included in the FY23 DoD Agency Annual Performance Report.
Looking Ahead
With many successes behind us, we are excited to share our vision for the future of OEM. The upcoming year holds the promise of new opportunities and fresh horizons, and we are committed to navigating this dynamic landscape with enthusiasm, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to our mission. Here are a few of the initiatives we have planned for 2024:
- Continued Process Improvements for Army Recruitment Efforts – Recruitment will remain our top priority in 2024 and, as a result, CPI initiatives will continue.
- Data Management, Analytics and Innovation with AI – In this time of increasing demand for data, data science, and AI expertise across all sectors, the BMA will focus on several readiness drivers, including:
- Data quality improvement
- Innovation with intelligent automation
- Expansion of data management roles
- Data integration
- Data product registration in the Army’s Enterprise Data Service Catalogue (EDSC)
- Data-driven analytics supporting the Army's Performance Improvement Officer (PIO) and the Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO)
- Ongoing Chief Information Officer CIO Support – OEM will continue to support CIO Leonel Garciga in his mission to drive the Army’s first Digital Information Strategy, which is designed to modernize the information technology (IT) and data networks across the enterprise, while also ensuring the effective management and utilization of these information systems, and serving as the principal advisor to the Secretary of the Army.
- Streamlined OEM Digital Presence – OEM’s Strategic Communications Team is currently building one cohesive OEM web site (EnterpriseManagement.army.mil), where all of the organization’s information will live and will be routinely updated with fresh and engaging content. Each division will have its own page on the site and key assets will be available. Access to OEM programs and initiatives, trainings/classes and special announcements will be located on the site.
- Dedicated Focus on Education/Training/ Classes – OEM is committed to ensuring that its team has access to the most advanced education programs and classes available. In 2024, it will ramp up these efforts with additional classes and an aggressive marketing and communications campaign to heighten the visibility and awareness of all of the programs that are available.
As we turn the page and welcome the New Year, we will carry the lessons learned and the positive momentum forward. Our journey doesn't end here; it evolves. In 2024, we will face new challenges, embrace fresh opportunities, and continue to grow and adapt in our ever-changing landscape.
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