Certified Submarine MOSA Program Manager (CSMPM) Certification Program by Tonex
Managing a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) requires translating design intent into enforceable acquisition and sustainment commitments. This certification focuses on the distinctive program-management work needed to establish openness objectives, write an Open Systems Management Plan, oversee supplier interfaces, and preserve long-term competition. Participants learn to turn submarine modernization goals into measurable contractual outcomes, stage architecture maturity reviews, and assess lifecycle technology refresh opportunities. Unlike a general systems management credential, the emphasis is on evidence that interfaces remain accessible and components can be competitively replaced. The curriculum examines supplier dependencies, technical data deliverables, cost and schedule uncertainty, and program decisions that can either enable or obstruct modularity.
Cybersecurity governance is included in supplier obligations, software provenance expectations, vulnerability notification, and secure acceptance criteria. A technically open interface without accountable cybersecurity controls can widen exposure across providers. Managers therefore review security evidence alongside commercial and interoperability outcomes.
The practical training approach includes exercises, real-world case studies, and examples of processes and documentation used in submarine MOSA acquisition and modernization projects.
Learning Objectives
- Translate MOSA policy into measurable acquisition commitments
- Write and govern an Open Systems Management Plan
- Assess supplier interchangeability and technical data rights
- Evaluate lifecycle risk and technology insertion alternatives
- Establish objective standards conformance and acceptance reviews
- Incorporate cybersecurity supplier obligations into program decisions
Audience
- MOSA Acquisition Program Managers
- Defense Contracting Officers
- Naval Modernization Managers
- Open Systems Governance Leads
- Supplier Management Professionals
- Cybersecurity Professionals
Program Modules
Module 1: MOSA Acquisition Strategy and Program Objectives
- Explain MOSA as combined business and technical strategy.
- Define modularity and supplier independence outcomes.
- Align program governance with capability roadmaps.
- Translate open interface goals into acquisition language.
- Identify stakeholders responsible for interface decisions.
- Establish program metrics for openness and affordability.
- Record assumptions and acquisition boundary conditions.
Module 2: Open Systems Management Plan Governance Practices
- Create Open Systems Management Plan sections and ownership.
- Document standards selection and tailoring rationale.
- Map architecture milestones to delivery obligations.
- Define verification and interface disclosure responsibilities.
- Establish plan review cadence and approval authorities.
- Incorporate lifecycle sustainment and refresh provisions.
- Maintain change history and management action logs.
Module 3: Supplier Competition Contracts and Data Rights
- Define measurable interface and data delivery requirements.
- Evaluate subcontractor dependencies and license restrictions.
- Distinguish intellectual property rights from usage permissions.
- Assess whether suppliers enable competitive module replacement.
- Review evidence required for open interface conformance.
- Identify vendor lock and sole source drivers.
- Document corrective contractual and governance actions.
Module 4: Technical Governance Reviews and Decision Gates
- Set architecture review objectives and entrance criteria.
- Track interface maturity and interoperability evidence.
- Review engineering deviations against management commitments.
- Evaluate qualification claims and unresolved dependencies.
- Record go no-go decisions using objective evidence.
- Assign supplier corrective action and retest responsibilities.
- Link review outcomes to program baseline approvals.
Module 5: Lifecycle Risk Budgeting and Technology Insertion
- Compare near term costs with sustainment options.
- Analyze obsolescence and supplier concentration exposure.
- Set funding priorities for interface modernization.
- Evaluate technology readiness and integration uncertainty.
- Maintain program risk owners and mitigation strategies.
- Define controlled replacement and refresh decision windows.
- Report outcomes against lifecycle performance measures.
Module 6: Cybersecurity Assurance and Program Acceptance Controls
- Include vulnerability reporting obligations in supplier agreements.
- Review software and firmware provenance records.
- Assess security responsibilities across contractor boundaries.
- Evaluate supply chain due diligence and component authenticity.
- Track patch availability and response commitments.
- Align security acceptance with system interface reviews.
- Document residual supplier risks for responsible authorities.
Exam Domains
- Business and Technical MOSA Acquisition Strategy
- Open Systems Plan Accountability
- Competitive Procurement and Data Access
- Program Architecture Review Decision Quality
- Lifecycle Refresh and Sustainment Economics
- Supplier Cybersecurity Risk and Contractual Assurance
Course Delivery
The course combines expert lectures, interactive technical discussions, guided hands-on workshops, and project-based learning. Participants review Open Systems Management Plans, data-rights clauses, supplier scorecards, risk reports, and acceptance checklists. Professional exercises and case studies emphasize defensible judgments, documented interfaces, practical evaluation criteria, and clear technical communication. Supporting readings and example records reinforce independent professional practice.
Assessment and Certification
Participants are assessed through quizzes, written technical assignments, and a capstone project focused on a MOSA program governance and acquisition decision package. The certification examination addresses the six competency domains and requires candidates to evaluate professional scenarios, competing engineering assumptions, and documentary evidence. Participants who satisfy program requirements and achieve the passing score receive the associated Tonex certification program certificate.
Question Types
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Scenario-based Questions
Passing Criteria
To pass the Certified Submarine MOSA Program Manager (CSMPM) Certification Training exam, candidates must achieve a score of 70% or higher.
Certified Submarine MOSA Program Manager (CSMPM) Certification Program by Tonex Protect long-term naval modernization options through disciplined MOSA management. Enroll with Tonex to advance your specialized expertise.