HSOAC Publications

The Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center (HSOAC) conducts research and analysis for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in two program areas, the Acquisition and Development Program, and the Strategy, Policy, and Operations Program.

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  Environmental Biodetection and Human Biosurveillance Research and Development for National Security: Priorities for the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate November 28

  Melinda Moore, Eric Landree, Alison K. Hottes, Shoshana R. Shelton

  National biodefense is a critical element of national security. Environmental biodetection and human biosurveillance are part of the foundation of national biodefense. This report examines the Department of Homeland Security's chemical and biological defense research and development portfolio to identify priorities for future investments to effectively address biological threats.

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  An Assessment of the Joint Requirements Council's (JRC) Organization and Staffing September 6

  Michael Vasseur, Dwayne M. Butler, Brandon Crosby, Benjamin N. Harris, Christopher Scott Adams

  The Joint Requirements Council (JRC) is an executive-level body in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) charged with building a unified, effective, and efficient operational requirements process for DHS. This report offers actions to improve the JRC's efficacy, effectiveness, and ability to plan for the future. We preliminarily recommend that DHS give the JRC more authority over components and add staff to ease the JRC workload.

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  HSOAC Annual Report 2016–2017 May 7

  The Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center (HSOAC) 2016–2017 Annual Report offers an overview of HSOAC capabilities and highlights how RAND is supporting the mission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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  Gap Analysis and Alternatives Analysis of the Coast Guard Cost Estimating Workforce April 11

  Irv Blickstein, Tim Conley, Brynn Tannehill, Abby Schendt, Jason Michel Etchegaray

  This report briefly summarizes a gap analysis and alternatives analysis of the Coast Guard cost-estimating workforce and provides recommendations to achieve flexibility to deal with future requirements.

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  Identifying Potential Gaps in U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Capabilities April 11

  Abbie Tingstad, Scott Savitz, Kristin Van Abel, Dulani Woods, Katherine Anania, Michelle Darrah Ziegler, Aaron C. Davenport, Katherine Costello

  This report documents a research project that focused on identifying priority potential Arctic capability gaps with respect to U.S. Coast Guard operations in the region in the present and in the 2030s. It is becoming increasingly important to determine how to operate in the region, given changing conditions and the potential for increasing activity that will drive demand for more frequent U.S. government presence across a spectrum of roles.