DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS CENTER Overview

The Diversity Management Operations Center (DMOC) is committed to achieving DoD mission success through promoting a culture of inclusion and diversity. Led by Deputy Director Mr. Christopher G. Brown, the DMOC executes diversity management programs, focuses on EEO investigations and resolutions, consultation, and outreach to foster an environment where all individuals are valued and can reach their full potential. With a vision of a DoD where everyone is valued, the DMOC works towards creating a culture of inclusion and readiness for the Total Force. The center comprises a team of dedicated professionals across various directorates, such as the Investigations and Resolutions Directorate (IRD) and the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI), to ensure the success of diversity initiatives.

• Diversity Management
• Inclusion
• EEO Investigations
• Total Force Readiness
• DoD Mission

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1. DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS CENTER DMOC Overview Mr. Christopher G. Brown Deputy Director September 14, 2020

2. Vision DoD mission success through an environment where all are valued and can reach their highest potential based on individual capabilities and desires. Mission Execute DoD diversity management programs through training, EEO complaint investigations, consultation, research, and outreach in order to create a culture of inclusion where all individuals are drawn to serve, are valued, and actively contribute to Total Force readiness.

3. Director SES Mr. Clarence Johnson Chief of Staff GS-15 Ms. Kerri Grimes Deputy Director GS-15 Mr. Chris Brown Admin Officer Vacant Executive Assistant GS-9 Ms. Vicki Mayo Office Automation Asst GS-5 Mr. Dontee Wrenn Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) Commandant, O-6 Col Aimee Storm EEO Investigations & Resolution Directorate (IRD) Special Emphasis Program Management Outreach Directorate (SEPM) Associate Director, GS-15 Ms. Charmane Johnson Disability Programs Directorate (DPD) Associate Director, GS-15 Mr. Johnny Jones Associate Director, GS-15 Mr. Sam Drummond DACOWITS Associate Director, O-6 COL Elaine Freeman Diversity & Inclusion Directorate (D&I) Associate Director, GS-15 Ms. Victoria Bowens

4. INVESTIGATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS DIRECTORATE (IRD) Mission The Investigations and Resolutions Directorate (IRD) is responsible for investigating Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) discrimination complaints for Department of Defense agencies. Functions First, the IRD receives formal EEO complaints from Installation EEO offices. Resources 1. 10 directors/managers. 2. Numerous investigators both in DC and nationwide. 3. Approximately 8 FTE contractors. Then, they assign to an investigator who returns a completed report to the Installation EEO office in 120 days. The EEO office often seeks mediation of cases as a first option, thus preventing the long investigation process. Capabilities 1. Employees with previous HR and EEO expertise. 2. A nationwide presence with frequent Installation contact. The IRD aims to finish as many cases as they receive each year, currently around 3,000. Stakeholders: DoD Civilians, EEO, HR, Legal.

5. DEFENSE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (DEOMI) Mission The Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) develops and delivers world-class human relations education, training, research, and innovative solutions to enhance total force readiness. a) Vision. An inclusive force that values and develops all individuals and thrives on their contributions. b) Mission. Develop and deliver innovative education, training, research and collaborative solutions to optimize force readiness. Functions DEOMI is responsible for training HR and EEO employees in addition to other senior leaders. Resources 1. Educational and Trainer directorate with two departments: 1. Training department 2. Academics standards and evaluation 2. Research directorate: curriculum development, research department, and climate enhancement Beyond training, DEOMI also uses their wealth of knowledge to research, create, and test new trainings. Some current offerings include courses on mediation, special emphasis programs, counselor s course, etc. Capabilities DEOMI possess four main capabilities beyond their trainers and educators: 1. IT (including A/V experts) 2. Budget 3. HR 4. Student Services Before realigning under DMOC, DEOMI moved from P&R to DHRA, where they were originally going to be a standalone component. As a result, they possess many capabilities other. directorates do not. Stakeholders: EEO, Diversity Management, and ODEI s Policy Personnel.

6. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION (D&I) Mission Provide strategic and operational direction to the military services to ensure DoD attracts, develops, and retains a diverse workforce with the unique skills and experiences the Nation has to offer in order to optimize mission readiness. Functions Conduct assessment reviews to ensure 100% compliance with all D&I/EO/MEO Directives, requirements, and laws. Resources 1. Contracting support (STEM/D&I Functional Community Assessment). 2. Detailee/HR Intern. Evaluate alignment of outreach engagement strategies with mission readiness. Assess accountability structure, sustainability strategies. Also assess effectiveness of strategic communications, recruiting, and retention strategies. Capabilities 1. A broad mission that makes collaboration with other directorates feasible and often necessary. 2. A strong, connected network of stakeholders. Strengthen partnerships holders: the Services, EEOC, OPM, MEO, EEO, Legislative Parties, and the broader DoD.

7. SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OUTREACH (SEPM) Mission The Special Emphasis Program Management Outreach (SEPM) Directorate serves as the operational arm that leads the Department s outreach and in-reach efforts to identify, attract, promote, and retain a well-developed, competent, diverse, and inclusive workplace reflective of the nation it serves. Functions SEPM focuses efforts to remove barriers of Black/African American, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian American and Pacific Islander, Hispanic, LGBT, Individuals with Disabilities, and Women in Federal careers, internships, and student programs. Resources 1. Regulations, policies and procedures. 2. Advisory Committees. 3. Other SEPMs. 4. Organizations promoting EEO. They increase public outreach by attending job fairs and supplying employment information schools or other entities. Capabilities SEPM also supports partnership opportunities with internal and external organizations on an individual basis. Stakeholders: Military, Civilian, and Non-Governmental Organizations and Affinity Groups that work to remove barriers in Federal employment. 1. Assessment of outcomes. 2. Measuring EEO Performance. 3. Improvement (or lack thereof) in retention of Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities.

8. DEFENSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON WOMEN IN THE SERVICES (DACOWITS) The Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS) is chartered by the Secretary of Defense to provide advice and recommendations on matters and policies relating to the recruitment, retention, employment, integration, well-being, and treatment of servicewomen in the Armed Forces. Mission Functions DACOWITS is a discretionary Federal Advisory Committee and an executive support staff. While the staff is aligned under DMOC, the Committee reports to the SecDef via the USD (P&R). Resources 1. Committee: 20 special government employees consisting of retired flag/general officers and senior enlisted, veterans, and civilians 2. Staff: 2 military members; 2 civilian government employees 3. Research contractor The Committee acts as an independent entity producing an annual report with recommendations pertaining to policies and issues impacting servicewomen for the SecDef to consider. The staff seeks to improve the Committee s financial and operational efficiency. Capabilities DACOWITS is required by law to operate in the public. This requirement is met via open meetings, social media, website, media engagements/press releases, etc. 1. A wealth of publicly available information regarding women in the Services. 2. Interest from Congress, media, and the public . Stakeholders: Secretary of Defense, USD (P&R), DoD Components, Military Services (including individual Service members), Congress, Veterans Affairs, the Media, and the general public.

9. DISABILITY PROGRAM DIRECTORATE (DPD) Mission The Disability Program Directorate (DPD) provides guidance to the Military Departments and Defense Agencies on the implementation of affirmative steps to become a model employer of individual with disabilities. Functions DPD executes the WRP for College Students and Recent Graduates with Disabilities. The goal is for Interns to join the DoD Civilian Workforce as permanent employees. Resources 1. Support contractor 2. DEOC FM CIVPAY 3. DFAS CIVPAY 4. DOL ODEP WRP.gov 5. OPM The DPD participates in both public outreach and government sponsored events to share information about the benefits of the WRP. The team attends job fairs, symposiums and public events to employment information schools to share WRP information. DPD host the DoD Annual Disability Awards Ceremony recognizing exemplary contributions of disabled military and civilian members to the DoD mission. Capabilities 1. Education and Information Program. 2. Data Analytics. 3. Workgroups/Focus Groups . 4. A robust outreach program. Twice a year, DPD holds a forum with Component WRP Coordinate to understand current trends that will guide future discussions and to gather feedback.

10. Opportunities Strategy Description of Requirement Planned Acquisition Est. Solicitation Date NAICS Code Period of Performance FFP/ 8A N/A 611430 SEP2021-SEP2022 Taking the Pentagon to the People Outreach Engagement/ STEM Consultation (H9821020C003) D&I Research/Emerging Issues (H9821019C0020) **Research Support (Education Based Research) **A/V Equipment Maintenance Service FFP/8A JAN 25 611430 MAR2020-MAR2025 FFP/8A JUL 24 611430 SEP2019-SEP2024 FFP FEB 22 611430 MAR2017-AUG2022 FFP JAN 22 611430 JUN2021-JUN2022 AFWAY MAR 22 443120 JUN2021-JUN2022 **40 HP Network Slate Tablets w/4 Year On- Site w/HDD Retention Warranty Brand Name MAR 22 541512 JUN2021-JUN2022 **Qualtrics Surveying Tool Subscription (FY20-23) Brand Name APR 22 541512 SEP2021-AUG2022 **SPSS Support FFP/8A MAR 26 541512 SEP2021-SEP2026 Multimedia Support Services FFP/8A APR 22 611430 SEP2021-SEP2022 EEO Functional Community Assessment Note: The Government does not guarantee that the information provided is firm/factual. It should not be used for bid and proposal purposes. ** Assisted Acquisition

11. Opportunities Strategy Description of Requirement Planned Acquisition Est. Solicitation Date NAICS Code Period of Performance Sole Source JUL 22 541512 DEC2017-NOV2022 **ProQuest Research Library and Ethnic NewsWatch Online Subscription AFWAY MAR 22 443120 JUN2021-JUN2022 Microsoft Pro Tablets FY20 AFWAY MAR 22 443120 JUN2021-JUN2022 **AFNET Client (HP ZBOOK Laptops LCR) Sole Source MAY 22 541512 SEP2021-AUG2022 **CourseMill Cloud Subscription **EOS.web Express Cloud Integrated Library System Subscription (FY20-22) Sole Source MAY 22 541512 OCT2017-SEP2022 FFP/WOSB OCT 24 541611 JUN2020 DEC2024 FY20 DACOWITS Support (H9821020F0205) Disability Programs for Employment of Individuals with Disabilities: WRP Support Services (H9821020C0001) FY20 DMOC IRD EEO Investigative Support Services (H9821020F0216) 8A APR 22 611430 NOV2019 -OCT2022 Sole Source 8A APR 25 611430 JUN2020-JUN2025 Sole Source DEC 24 541512 MAR2020-MAR2025 **Electronic Publications Subscriptions (PsycArticles, PsycINFO, SocINDEX) (FY20-24)