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ATF Overview of Programs and Priorities (AFCEA Tech Cmte, 18 Nov10)
1. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF): Overview of Programs and Priorities Rick Holgate Assistant Director for Science & Technology / CIO AFCEA Technical Committee 18 November 2010
2. Agenda ATF overview Strategic plan Organization Initiatives / Missions Office of Science and Technology (OST) Organization Strategic plan Initiatives Architecture Services Innovation 18 November 2010 innovative applications of science and technology 2
3. ATF Mission A unique law enforcement agency in the United States Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, the illegal use and trafficking of firearms, the illegal use and storage of explosives, acts of arson and bombings, acts of terrorism, and the illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products We partner with communities, industries, law enforcement, and public safety agencies to safeguard the public we serve through information sharing, training, research, and use of technology 18 November 2010 innovative applications of science and technology 3
4. Some History – Changing with the times… ATF traces its roots back to over 200 years of American history The National Firearms Act in 1934 gave the agency taxation, regulatory and criminal enforcement responsibilities for firearms Legislation in 1968 expanded firearms controls Legislation in 1970, 1982, and 2002 gave ATF expanded jurisdiction in explosives and arson cases ATF’s mission with respect to terrorism has evolved in the aftermath of 9/11 Moved from Department of the Treasury to Department of Justice in 2003 (Homeland Security Act) 18 November 2010 4 innovative applications of science and technology
5. ATF Strategic Plan: Priorities 18 November 2010 innovative applications of science and technology 5
7. ATF Organizational Snapshot (round numbers) 18 November 2010 innovative applications of science and technology 7 Personnel Mobile Data Devices
8. Factors Driving Mobility at ATF Law enforcement and regulatory missions Most work happens away from the office Productivity enhancement Emergent situations Special operations, major events, ESF 13 Increasing demand for real-time information “Knowing what we know” Telework / real estate costs Predominantly controlled unclassified information 18 November 2010 innovative applications of science and technology 8
9. ATF Organization 18 November 2010 innovative applications of science and technology 9 Director Chief Counsel Chief of Staff Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer Executive Assistant Director Assistant DirectorEnforcement Programsand Services Assistant DirectorScience and Technology/ Chief Information Officer Assistant DirectorField Operations Assistant DirectorTraining and ProfessionalDevelopment Assistant DirectorPublic and Governmental Affairs Assistant DirectorManagement/Chief Financial Officer Assistant DirectorOffice of Professional Responsibility and Security Operations Assistant DirectorOffice of Strategic Intelligence and Information
10. ATF Field Operations:25 Field Divisions, 250+ locations, 7 countries 18 November 2010 innovative applications of science and technology 10
11. Some Significant ATF Initiatives / Missions Southwest Border / Project Gunrunner Emergency Support Function (ESF) 13 National Tracing Center (NTC) National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR) US Bomb Data Center Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center (TEDAC) (with FBI) 18 November 2010 innovative applications of science and technology 11
12. OST Organization Assistant Director / CIO Office of the CTO Enterprise Architecture & Governance BPR Strategic Sourcing Knowledge Management IT Security OST Staff Resource Management Policy Oversight Performance Management Risk Management Records Management Deputy Assistant Director for IT / Deputy CIO Deputy Assistant Director for Forensic Services IT Coordination Staff Financial Investigative Services Division Laboratory Services Division IT Service Delivery Division Integration/Validation Regulatory Systems Field/Intelligence Systems HR/Admin Systems FSL – Washington IT Service Management Division Network Services Voice Services Visual Information Services Data Center Services End User Services Field Communication Services Quality Programs East Region Central Region FSL – Atlanta NIBIN Program West Region FSL – San Francisco Fire Research Lab 12 18 November 2010 innovative applications of science and technology
13. OST IT Organization Assistant Director / CIO Office of the CTO Enterprise Architecture & Governance BPR Strategic Sourcing Knowledge Management IT Security OST Staff Resource Management Policy Oversight Performance Management Risk Management Records Management Deputy Assistant Director for IT / Deputy CIO IT Coordination Staff Contracts Administration Program Management Office Customer Relationship Management Solution Architecture IT Service Management Division IT Service Delivery Division Network Services Branch Data Center Services Branch Integration/Validation Staff Field/Intelligence Systems Branch Field Communication Services Branch Voice Services Branch Regulatory Systems Branch HR/Admin Systems Branch Visual Information Services Branch End User Services Branch 13 18 November 2010 innovative applications of science and technology
14. OST Snapshot 18 November 2010 innovative applications of science and technology 14
15. OST Strategic Goals 18 November 2010 innovative applications of science and technology 15
16. From an IT Perspective…Our Priorities 18 November 2010 innovative applications of science and technology 16 Support our mobile workforce Providing the right set of tools and capabilities Integrate and expose our mission data Reengineering legacy systems and data to achieve a service-oriented environment Refine and advance our infrastructure Exploring new models to maximize efficiency
17. Some Critical OST Initiatives:Supporting Unique National Services… eTrace Today eForms / Firearms Information System Modernization (FISM) Enterprise System Architecture (ESA) III ESA IV “Tiahrt” (firearms tracing information sharing) Laboratory Information Management System Fire and Explosives Research Modernization Optimization of Mobile “Connectedness” Ballistics Imaging Modernization … “eFirearms” Intelligence Driven Policing Initiative (IDPI) Next Generation Case Management (NGCM) 18 November 2010 innovative applications of science and technology 17 Future …in an environment of constrained resources
18. Supporting the Workforce and Workplace of the Future Lean office infrastructure Voice/data, desktops, space, … Right mobile tools for the right people “Managed diversity” and affordability Enterprise infrastructure implications and evolution Efficiency and adaptability 18 November 2010 innovative applications of science and technology 18 80% of ATF workforce is telework-eligible and/or works regularly outside the office
19. Evolution of Services and Savings (notional) User (Device) Experience Services (desktop, laptop, handheld) delivery efficiency; adjusted service levels; device portfolio optimization Productivity Software as a Service (email, SharePoint, etc.) service delivery optimization Unified Communi-cations (voice, VTC, wireless) service delivery and portfolio optimization Managed Print/MFD (print, copy, fax) print/MFD life-cycle and supply chain management Application Hosting service delivery optimization; possible economies with USMS Unified Help Desk service delivery optimization; economies with USMS Specialized Support (special ops, engineering, etc.) service delivery optimization; possible economies with USMS Business Services Potential Savings Opportunities “Traditional” Core Services 19 18 November 2010 innovative applications of science and technology
20. ATF Software/Service Target Architecture 18 November 2010 innovative applications of science and technology 20 Research Communities (Fire, Explosives) Other Partner Agencies (CBP, etc.) [eForms] Forensic Science Community (NIBIN) ATF Users [IDPI, NGCM] 140,000+ Federal Firearms / Explosives Licensees [eForms] 18,000 Partner Law Enforcement Agencies [FISM, Tiahrt, IDPI] User Access Horizontal Portal Identity and Access Management User Interaction Mapping / GIS Info Access / Search Business Intelligence Collaboration Application Architecture Business Process Management Application Server SOA Services Information Architecture Content Management Master Data Management Records Management Database
25. Operation & maintenance; ongoing service managementApplication & Software Maintenance Application Services Application Services Enterprise Services Systems Engineering Enterprise Services Application/System Cost or Effort ESA IV Enterprise Services Time
26. ATF “Core Values” for IT Support Services Transparency Visibility of services Manageability/scalability Responsiveness to customer demand; cost control Right service(s) at the right price(s) Effective service within fiscal constraints Bringing best practices and solutions in service delivery Seamless service delivery with 8(a)/Small Business participants Flexibility Introducing new capabilities quickly and with agility Modifying services (providers) as needed; flexibility to evolve service delivery model as environment changes Innovation and evolution Bringing new ideas, solutions, services to the relationship 18 November 2010 innovative applications of science and technology 22
27. Near-Term Innovation Opportunities in the ATF Environment Windows 7 – from pilot to full implementation Office productivity software (email, etc.) as a service Managed print services Shared resources with USMS Automated solutions for audit findings and compliance Sustaining and improving management capabilities Client segmentation “eFirearms” Integrated firearms environment for LE partners 18 November 2010 innovative applications of science and technology 23
28. How You Can Help Data center consolidation (across DOJ) “Non-threatening” approaches that achieve real efficiencies Mobility Service and cost optimization Enterprise infrastructure and services Application transformation Rethinking and reengineering of application services Specific opportunities: System/application development/maintenance System engineering 18 November 2010 innovative applications of science and technology 24