Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army (IPPS-A)

The Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army Increment II (IPPS-A Inc II) is designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of human resources processes for 1.1 million soldiers. This initiative plays a crucial role in reforming the Department of the Army, aiming for improved performance and cost-effectiveness. It aligns with the National Defense Strategy and meets Congressional audit requirements. The program has successfully deployed two major software releases. Release 2 integrated military human resource capabilities across all Army National Guard units by March 2020, while Release 3 extended these capabilities to all Army components by January 2023.

The program's objectives include transitioning from traditional waterfall development to agile methodologies to expedite capability delivery. The next phase involves developing major software capabilities such as the Army Military Payroll system and additional HR functionalities like archiving and talent management. Enhancements to existing HR systems are also planned. Starting in the third quarter of FY24, IPPS-A will migrate from its current Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) infrastructure to a cloud hosting solution, ensuring continuity as DISA systems approach their end of life.

For FY 2025, efforts will focus on supporting agile design and development for both the Army Military Payroll solution and additional HR capabilities. This includes re-platforming PeopleSoft software for cloud migration, which is crucial as legacy infrastructure becomes obsolete. The initiative also supports Identity, Credential, Access Management (ICAM) development and implementation to ensure secure access to the system.

Additionally, technical services are being enhanced to provide comprehensive systems engineering support, including business process design and cybersecurity measures. The program emphasizes network support through hardware leasing at DISA while preparing for a full transition to cloud hosting by FY 2027. These efforts aim to maintain robust infrastructure support for IPPS-A's software development environments during this transitional period.