(MNWP) Management of a Nuclear Weapon Program
with Doug Abbott
Free
This 1.5 day course will provide an awareness and understanding of the Nuclear Weapons acquisition and management processes and how to accomplish Weapon Program work across the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE). Included are the unique aspects of DOE/NNSA, Management & Operating (M&O) Contractors, and interactions with customers and key stakeholders. Also includes an overview of Nuclear Weapon programs to include history, evolution, and challenges from the Federal, M&O, and Site perspectives.
Course Goals:
Provide an awareness and understanding of joint Nuclear Weapon acquisition and management processes
o Learn how to accomplish Weapons Program work across the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE)
Describe unique aspects of the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA), Management & Operating (M&O) contractor relationship, and interactions with customers and stakeholders
Provide an overview of Nuclear Weapon programs to include history, evolution, and challenges from Federal and M&O site perspectives
Capitalize on the knowledge of senior instructors and their unique experiences in managing and executing Nuclear Weapon programs
At the conclusion of this course students will gain the ability to more effectively manage and execute DOE/NNSA Nuclear Weapon Programs
