A MORE AGILE APPROACH TO TRAINING THE AAW
TeDoD Instruction 5000.02—updated in 2022—implemented the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, which enables us to deliver effective, suitable, surviv- able, sustainable and affordable solutions to the end user in a timely manner. Tis framework impacts everyone across the acquisition community and necessitates broad understanding.
Te recent conflicts, such as the one in Ukraine, are another example of our work- force needing to pivot. Within a year, the Army provided thousands of pieces of equipment to Ukraine and, in turn, had to quickly replace those items. Tese lessons learned demonstrate our need to train the workforce how to accelerate the purchas- ing and delivery of systems.
We’re also looking to incorporate more systems and digital engineering training across functional areas. What we’ve seen over just the last few years are the rapid changes to system integration, testing, etc., and it impacts all acquisition posi- tions in some way. It’s important that all Army Acquisition Workforce members are competent in these areas; not necessarily a certified expert but to have a basic level of understanding.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to look at how we manage and share information, and also how we contingency plan for supply chain issues.
92 Army AL&T Magazine Fall 2024 WORKFORCE ACQUISITION
Sabrina Thomas, a talent acquisition specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Little Rock District, speaks with potential candidates about opportunities with USACE during a whole Army career fair in April 2024. Agile methodology helps keep the acquisition workforce relevant. (Photo by Richard Bumgardner, USACE)
CONCLUSION Thankfully, we have an agile, adap- tive process in place with the FITs that allows our acquisition functional lead- ers to discuss and make critical updates so that our workforce can remain trained and ready. While DAWIA certification remains your bus ticket, it’s not the final stop at your destination.
As I’ve mentioned in previous DACM columns, the best person to develop your
DID YOU KNOW?
Te competencies for each Acquisition Functional Area are listed on the USAASC website at
https://asc.army.mil/web/dacm-office/functional- areas/#functionalareas.
career is you, in collaboration with your supervisor. My office will make sure you have the basic skills required to do any job within your functional area, but self-awareness and taking advantage of additional training and education oppor- tunities are what will make you successful in that job. DAU Credentials and the vari- ous leader development programs available to you can take you from the fundamen- tals to expert.
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