PATHS TO LEADERSHIP
ANTHONY BUDZICHOWSKI POSITION:
Joint Biological Tactical Detection System, Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
CERTIFICATIONS:
Level III in program management; Level III in engineering
EDUCATION: M.S. in global leader- ship and management, Lawrence Technological University; B.S. in chemical engineering, Lehigh Univer- sity; Advanced Acquisition Program Certificate, Naval Postgraduate School; Defense Acquisition University Senior Service College
YEARS IN ARMY ACQUISITION WORKFORCE: 6 AAC MEMBERSHIP: Yes
Please describe briefly your career path. In what ways did it resemble or not resemble
the Program Management Career Model?
I’d say that my career path followed the Program Management Career Model rather closely, with the caveat that the first 25 years of my civil service career were with the Navy. I started my civil service career in 1985, as a mechanical engineer with the Naval Air Engineering Cen- ter in Lakehurst, NJ. From there, I was competitively promoted into a position supporting the Naval Sea Systems Com- mand in Washington, DC, where I served as an engineering manager in the Ship- board Environmental Protection Division. From there, I was promoted into a senior leadership position as the director of the Shipboard Environmental Systems Engi- neering Division. I moved to the Army in mid-2009, accepting a program manage- ment position and also served as program management division chief with Project Manager Night Vision/Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition, part of the Program Executive Office for Intel- ligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors, at Fort Belvoir, VA. I started in Army Acqui- sition because I was looking to broaden my experience after reaching the top of
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my technical organization in the Navy. I completed Military Education Level 1 of the Senior Service College Fellowship pro- gram, and earned my M.S. in 2014.
What do you think was the single most important thing you did to get where you are today?
I think hard work and my willingness to apply for new opportunities that stretched and challenged me professionally were fac- tors in getting me where I am today.
Did a mentor or mentors (or being a mentor) make a big difference in your career advancement? If so, how?
One mentor in particular—Ms. Ye-
Ling Wang with the Naval Sea Systems Command—made a big difference by encouraging me to apply for a promotion that required relocation, helping me to focus on developing new leadership skill sets and showing the benefits of reaching for opportunities out of my comfort zone.
Were there career-broadening experi-
ences that helped in a critical way? I’d say that
the entire journey from junior engineer to senior acquisition
professional was critical. Each experience stretched me and improved my technical and leadership abilities. It’s a long road that requires patience.
What has been your biggest surprise as a member of the Army Acquisition Workforce?
Te professionalism and dedication of the Army Acquisition Workforce and the vision of senior leadership to provide educational and leadership development opportunities for the Army civilian workforce.
BACK TO CLASS
Anthony Budzichowski’s career included a session at Senior Service College in April 2014. Attending with Budzichowski, far left, are Jack Spielman, Professor Jamie Hsu from Lawrence Technological University, Debbie DiCesere, John Engbloom and Marta Tomkiw. (Photo courtesy of Anthony Budzichowski)
Army AL&T Magazine
July-September 2015
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