the professionalism of our workforce is “commander’s business.” They are, in turn, engaged in personally ensuring that the acquisition workforce is trained the mission.
BUILDING THE WORKFORCE We continue to make substantial prog- ress
in implementing the Secretary of
Defense’s “acquisition workforce growth” initiative, which calls upon us to add 1,885 new acquisition positions to our ranks by 2015. To date, we have hired 1,677 and have a plan in place to add the remaining personnel over the next few years to complete this important requirement. In total, there are currently approximately 42,000 dedicated acquisi- tion professionals in our ranks.
Concurrent with our efforts to add to our capacity, we are focused on ensur- ing that the acquisition workforce has the requisite skills needed to excel. Along these lines, we are expanding training,
There are 14 different acquisition - fessionals, all aspects of
contracting,
program management, and a variety of technical
disciplines such as systems
engineering and information technology. The dedicated individuals in these
PROFESSION OF ARMS While those responsible for developing, purchasing, and fielding battlefield gear for Soldiers may work behind the scenes, acquisition is an integral part of the military Profession of Arms, supporting Soldiers on the front lines. Here, SGT Jacob Bauer (center), an infantry team leader with 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Infantry Division, prepares to lead his paratroopers on a patrol in Mulakala, Afghanistan, Aug. 30. The paratroopers were searching for an improvised explosive device factory in the village. (Photo by SPC Alex Amen, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
and journeymen through the high- est ranks of acquisition supervisors. All are important contributors in our acquisition business.
SKILLS TO MEET THE MISSION All of our efforts to grow the workforce must be relevant to the often fast-chang- ing nuances woven into our mission. Therefore, our plan cannot be stag- nant but must remain cognizant of new
developments related to emerging tech- nology, contract pricing, cost estimating, and a variety of other dynamics central developmental environment.
We will continue to leverage, build - cant progress we have made in improving - cess, strengthening contracting and contracting
oversight, and sustaining the professionalism and expertise of
OVERALL,
91 PERCENT OF OUR ENTIRE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE
IS CERTIFIED OR WITHIN THEIR GRACE PERIOD (A GLIDE PATH TOWARD ACHIEVING CERTIFICATION). … THIS 91 PERCENT IS THE HIGHEST THAT OUR WORKFORCE HAS
ACHIEVED, BUT IT IS NOT ENOUGH.
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