Columbia Class Program Office 2022 Workforce Survey

Professional Growth and Empowerment

Working Group

2022 Workforce Survey

OMB CONTROL NUMBER: 0704-0553

OMB EXPIRATION DATE: 05/31/2025

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1. What type of employee are you?

• Military member

• Government civilian

• Contractor

2. How long have you worked for the NAVSEA enterprise (e.g., NAVSEA Headquarters, Warfare Centers, Public Shipyards, Supervisor of Shipbuilding)?

• <1 year

• 1-2 years

• 3-5 years

• 6-10 years

• 11-15 years

• >15 years

3. Do you have prior industry experience (e.g., Electric Boat, Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman)?

• Yes

• No

4. If answered yes, how long did you work in industry and where?

4. How long have you worked in Columbia Class Program Office?

• <1 year

• 1-2 years

• 3-5 years

• 6-10 years

• 11-15 years

• >15 years

4. What Columbia Class Program Office group are you a part of?

• T Group

• W Group

• E Group

• A Group

• L Group

• C Group

• Front Office

• Other (please specify) ____________________________

4. How do you typically hear about organizational changes and/or updates ? [check all that apply]

• All Hands meeting

• Word-of-mouth

• End-of-Day Teams Calls

• Microsoft Teams Channels

• Program Office Leadership

• Direct supervisor

• Front Office team

• I don't typically hear about organizational changes and/or updates

• Other (please specify)

4. My supervisor clearly communicates Columbia Class Program Office-level updates in a timely manner.

• Strongly Agree

• Agree

• Neutral

• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree

4. Do you think your feedback, suggestions, and concerns are shared with leadership?

• Yes

• No

4. How do you share feedback, suggestions, and concerns with leadership (e.g., email, call, office drop by)?

4. PMS 397 leadership clearly and effectively communicates Columbia Class Program Office-level updates in a timely manner.

• Strongly Agree

• Agree

• Neutral

• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree

4. How often does PMS 397 leadership interpret feedback accurately to inform future decisions?

• Always

• Very Frequently

• Occasionally

• Very Rarely

• Rarely

• Never

4. How often does PMS 397 leadership take action when they can based on workforce feedback, suggestions, and concerns?

• Always

• Very Frequently

• Occasionally

• Rarely

• Very Rarely

• Never

4. How often does PMS 397 leadership explain when they cannot take action or make certain changes?

• Always

• Very Frequently

• Occasionally

• Rarely

• Very Rarely

• Never

4. What are the methods of communication in which you receive this information?

• End-of-Day Emails

• End-of-Day Teams Calls

• Branch Meetings

• All Hands Meetings

• Weekly All Hands Calls

• I do not receive this information

• Other

4. During full-time telework, I was able to build relationships across the Columbia Class Program Office.

• Strongly Agree

• Agree

• Neutral

• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree

4. What professional development activities have you engaged in within the past two years? [check all that apply]

• Operation Rising Tide (ORT)

• Team Submarine Functional Leadership Program (TSFLP)

• Honorary DOLPHINS Program

• Level Up

• Team Submarine University

• Professional certifications

• None

• Other (please specify) ______________________________________

4. Paths for professional development and advancement within Columbia Class Program Office are clearly defined.

• Strongly Agree

• Agree

• Neutral

• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree

4. Professional growth opportunities (e.g., rotations, training, etc.) are available to me.

• Strongly Agree

• Agree

• Neutral

• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree

4. My supervisor communicates development opportunities (e.g., upcoming courses, rotational opportunities) relevant to my career goals.

• Strongly Agree

• Agree

• Neutral

• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree

4. Please select up to four areas of professional development most interesting to you and your near-term career goals.

• Written communication

• Oral communication/public speaking

• Analytical/critical thinking

• Time management

• Problem solving

• Emotional intelligence

• Leadership skills

4. What training format do you prefer? [select multiple]

• Instructor-led in-person

• Instructor-led virtual

• Instructor-led Hybrid (in-person and virtual)

• Q&A sessions

• Panel discussions

• How-to guides

• Self-paced online

• None of the above

• Other [type response here]

4. How familiar are you with Level Up?

• Extremely familiar

• Very familiar

• Moderately familiar

• Slightly familiar

• Not at all familiar

4. How familiar are you with Honorary DOLPHINS Program?

• Extremely familiar

• Very familiar

• Moderately familiar

• Slightly familiar

• Not at all familiar

4. How familiar are you with Team Submarine Functional Leadership Program (TSFLP)?

• Extremely familiar

• Very familiar

• Moderately familiar

• Slightly familiar

• Not at all familiar

4. How has the current hybrid/telework environment impacted your professional development?

4. There are opportunities for promotion within the Columbia Class Program Office.

• Strongly Agree

• Agree

• Neutral

• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree

4. There are opportunities for promotion within Team Submarine.

• Strongly Agree

• Agree

• Neutral

• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree

4. List three words that describe our Columbia Class Program Office work culture.

4. Do you have a mentor?

• Yes

• No

4. If answered yes, my mentor has added value to my professional development.

• Strongly Agree

• Agree

• Neutral

• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree

4. Optional: Who is your current mentor?

4. The current Columbia Class Program Office awards program(s) is timely.

• Strongly Agree

• Agree

• Neutral

• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree

4. The current Columbia Class Program Office awards program(s) makes me feel appreciated for my work.

• Strongly Agree

• Agree

• Neutral

• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree

4. While on telework status, I am recognized for my contributions.

• Strongly Agree

• Agree

• Neutral

• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree

Thank you for completing the 2022 Workforce Survey.