MAINTAINING A WORLD-CLASS WORKFORCE


It takes a certain individual to enter the acquisition profession and work on issues of this magnitude, every day, worldwide. Furthermore, it takes an exceptional individual to thrive and succeed in this profession—and exceptional individuals are exactly what make up the AAW.


UNCOMMON IMPACT Te AAW is a dynamic and unique group of smart, professional


and passionate AAE TOUCHES BASE WITH AAW


Lt. Col. Jenny Tam, right, product manager for satellite communications in the Program Executive Office for Command, Control and Communications – Tactical (PEO C3T), briefs Army Acquisition Executive Steffanie B. Easter at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, in May. Easter stresses the importance of providing acquisition workforce members the training and education they need to make tough decisions in a high-stakes, resource-constrained environment. (Photo by Dan Lafontaine, PEO C3T Public Affairs)


people, all of them committed to the ultimate goal; providing cutting-edge capabilities to our Soldiers. Very few career fields have the impact on a Soldier that an acquisition professional does.


Whether it’s the CH-47F Chinook that Soldiers load themselves into or the 5.56 mm ammunition they load into their weapons’ magazines, acquisition pro- fessionals play a key role in providing products that support operations involv- ing Soldiers around the world.


It is imperative that we sustain our


investment in a world-class workforce by continuing to develop, train and grow our talent. Human capital planning increases the effectiveness of the workforce by identifying and addressing workforce gaps, and providing solutions to recruit, develop and retain a highly skilled, fully engaged AAW.


One element of this continuous improve- ment of the workforce is the Human Capital Strategic Plan (HCSP), a five-year plan to help establish goals, objectives and initiatives that support the AAW and will help to strengthen its foundation for the future.


HIGH-TECH VISION FOR SOLDIERS


Ngoc Le, an engineer assigned to the product manager for Soldier maneuver sensors at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, familiarizes himself with the latest in rapid target acquisition technology during training in April. The technology wirelessly connects a weapon’s thermal sensor and reticle with the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle III. The combination of high-tech equipment and the skilled workforce that designs, acquires and supports it gives Soldiers a crucial edge. (Photo courtesy of the Program Executive Office for Soldier)


Te HCSP includes five major goals:


• Workforce planning—Shaping the team to meet current and future acquisition requirements.


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Army AL&T Magazine


July-September 2017


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