Lean Six Sigma / Studies / Surveys

T4a. Work Measurement Techniques (e.g., Engineered Time Studies, Work Sampling, Operational Audit, Functional Models)

Knowledge of work measurement techniques such as engineered time studies, work sampling, operational audits, and functional models for evaluating workload and output, forecasting and conducting analyses, and ensuring program or organizational goals and objectives are met.

T4b. Manpower Studies Program

Knowledge of manpower study program to include policies, procedures, and forms necessary for planning and conducting manpower studies, utilizing acceptable/approved study techniques, validating mission and function tasks, workload and staffing needs, identifying manpower and organizational problems, recommending solutions, and providing technical assistance and follow-up.

T4c. Statistical and Quantitative Analysis, Operations Research, and Management/Industrial Engineering Techniques

Knowledge of statistical and quantitative analyses, operations research and management and industrial engineering techniques for developing analytical tools to support manpower requirements resourcing decisions. Can include the use of Regression Analysis, Time Studies, Work Sampling, Operational Audits, the 5 Step Method of validating mission and functional tasks, and the application of Functional Models. The knowledge of evaluative techniques for determining whether or not organizational goals and objectives are being met.

T4d. Manpower Requirements Determinations Programs

Knowledge of techniques and procedures such as manpower staffing guides, Five Phased methodology, manpower requirements criteria, etc., for evaluating work and determining manpower requirements necessary for mission accomplishment in TDA and TOE/MTOE organizations.

T4e. Standards Application, Maintenance, and Documentation Procedures

Knowledge of the processes for determining manpower requirements and the application of the products (standards/criteria) to organizational entities. Includes the update of the standards/criteria and their documentation in the standards database or the Force Management Bulletin Board. (AR 71-32, AR 570-4)

T4f. Work Center Description Preparation and Validation; and Selection/Definition of Workload Factors and Work Units

Knowledge of procedures for preparing and validating work center descriptions, defining organizational work units, developing and defining workload measurement factors, and establishing methods of accounting for output.

T4g. Requirements Determination Process

Knowledge of the HQDA process by which concept plans (requirements for new materiel or organizations) are developed and analyzed and from which doctrinal, training, organizational, and materiel needs of the Army evolve. Review and analyze requests for additional manpower, materiel requirement documents, and organizational design and re-design.

T4h. Manpower Requirements Determination for

Knowledge of pertinent doctrine and regulations, policies and precedents, and related support resources affecting the combat development process in order to analyze, evaluate, and advise on requirements necessary to perform stated mission. (AR 71-32)

T4i. Requirements System (TOE, BOIP)

Knowledge of Army's automated system FMS and regulations for documenting organizational structure, personnel, and equipment requirements at all echelons, maintaining and submitting changes to requirements documents, and ensuring conformance with manpower principles, policies, and directives. (AR 71-32)

T4j. Manpower Requirements Criteria Program

Knowledge and understanding of the Manpower Requirements Criteria Program policy and procedures necessary to perform studies to establish criteria for determining manpower requirements for combat support and combat service support functions in Army TOE tactical organizations and to interpret, analyze, modify, and effect change to annual maintenance man-hours for determining manpower requirements for maintenance functions. (AR 71-32)

T4k. Equipment Survey Policies and Procedures

Knowledge of DA policies and procedures for equipment surveys to include conducting and analyzing surveys and current trends in equipment, providing technical guidance and assistance, and developing published regulations and operating procedures on equipment surveying. (AR 570-7)

T4l. Equipment and Material Handling

Knowledge of Army's system for assigning Federal Item Identification and National Stock Numbers (NSN) necessary to describe an item-of-supply and establish the unique identity of the item. (AR 708-1). Familiarity with Common Table of Authorizations and how to use them (CTAs) as found in the FMSWEB site. Knowledge of DA type classification system (AR 70-1) and procedures for analyzing and approving requests for exemption from type classification. CP26 personnel must have knowledge of procedures for reviewing, analyzing, and approving requirements and authorizations for numbers and types of equipment according to specific Line Item Numbers. Knowledge of equipment authorization and utilization policies and procedures including approval levels required for specific equipment, equipment authorization levels, and the DA Manpower Management and Equipment Authorization System necessary to recommend alternative equipment usage, and ensure equipment requirements are in accordance with approved doctrine and organizational concepts. (AR 71-32)

T4m. Efficiency Review and Productivity Programs

Knowledge of established organizational operational improvement and productivity techniques and procedures (i.e. Lean Six Sigma (LSS)) for conducting studies necessary for assessing the productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of program operations, work processes, and work methods.