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is “just to focus on the next step and what can be done today to make a project better.”
“Te DOD acquisition process can be long and complicated, especially for complex artillery programs, and looking at the process as a whole is frankly overwhelming,” he said. “However, if we can always do our best to get to the next step in the process, we’re going to find success often. Te small wins are just as impor- tant as the major accomplishments.”
Over time, Klobchar said he has also learned to better accept things when they don’t go as well as he wanted them to. “I used to beat myself up when things did not go perfectly,” he said. “Acquisition management to procure and deliver complex ammu- nition and weapon systems is a challenging job. If it was easy, it would not require hundreds of team members and stakeholders across multiple organizations working towards a common goal. I’ve learned that getting overly stressed out when you don’t meet perfection is just a distraction and does not help efficiency or progress on a collective goal.”
STAYING ACTIVE
Klobchar with his sons at a ropes course while on vacation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He makes a point to be involved with his two sons’ activities while also trying new things. (Photo courtesy of Albert Klobchar)
R. Bush, challenged PM CAS with awarding the first multiyear procurements for 155 mm munitions, he said his senior leaders trusted him to lead, manage and execute these complex acquisi- tion efforts and, he said, they only intervened when he elevated resource constraints or the need to adjust priorities.
“After collaborating with the outstanding and talented team- mates from ACC-NJ, the outcome was that five multiyear contracts were awarded, providing stable production and cost savings over $60 million,” Klobchar said. “Being trusted and empowered to plan and execute projects is the most important thing to me as an acquisition professional.”
In his role, Klobchar leads a branch of “awesome acquisition professionals” and, he said, he is so proud of their dedication to the mission and their accomplishments. As he mentors, coaches and works with junior acquisition personnel, his advice to them
Klobchar is currently taking the Civilian Education System Advanced course, which is a required leadership development program for all supervisors. “I found value in the areas of build- ing strong teams, trust and decision-making approaches,” he said, adding that “it is always good to pause for a moment and be able to assess yourself as a leader, acknowledge any areas to improve, and grow both personally and professionally.”
For those who know him outside of work, he has been told that some find humor in the spontaneity of what he is doing next. While he said he makes a point to be involved with his two sons’ activities, for example, coaching their travel soccer team last fall where he said he “may have had the best time of his life,” he also enjoys trying new things as much as he can. “I was able to take a week off from work recently, so I woke up one morning and spon- taneously decided to go indoor rock climbing. Now I’m hooked,” he said, adding he brings that same energy into his work when he gets the chance.
“I often look for new ways to be innovative or streamline the acquisition process, whether it be multiyear procurements, new statutes or using temporary authorities. If there is a new approach that can be used to procure and deliver faster, I try to be one of the first ones to use it in an attempt to shape its implementation.”
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