[software] that the Army has already pur- chased. Tis will lead to better and better requirements and potentially new trading partners, in order to build our data foun- dation to deliver more robust reports and eventually one version of the ‘truth.’ ”
Lindh concluded, “Every project and program must deliver something to make our force better. Providing decision- makers and Soldiers at all levels with better reporting and analytics will lead to a more efficient and effective force.”
What do you do, and why is it impor- tant to the Army or the warfighter?
We are building an enterprise business intelligence system for the Army. ACBA uses SAP Business Warehouse and SAP Business Objects to combine data from multiple ERP and legacy sources to present senior leadership with the most accurate and relevant information they need to make informed decisions, based on equip- ment readiness, logistics and supply chain metrics, all tied with financial informa- tion. Te possibilities for reporting and information for key decision-makers are limited only by the data that we have avail- able. We are currently focused on logistics and financial data, but have the technol- ogy to combine data from almost any source in the future. Tis will all be driven by report requirements and will become more tangible to senior leaders after we build the data foundation.
What’s something that most people don’t know about your job? What sur- prises outsiders most when you tell them about your job?
Most of my peers are surprised at the rates that some of the software engineers, developers and architects command. We have a small team and therefore must do our best to attract the best technical folks
“MY GREATEST SATISFACTION IS
THAT I’VE FOUND A WAY TO GIVE BACK TO SOLDIERS AND BUILD
COMBAT POWER OUTSIDE OF THE OPERATIONAL ARMY.”
for the job while minimizing travel costs (one of my personal initiatives). Tis means we pay a bit more for “A Team” folks, but in the end I believe this saves a significant amount of money and the end product is remarkably better.
During your career with the Army AL&T Workforce, what changes have you noticed—in
processes,
taking care of people, but with the added responsibility of taking care of people’s money. I especially enjoy challenging my project team to find innovative ways to cut costs and become more efficient and proficient while delivering maximum benefit to Soldiers.
training,
equipment, etc.—that have impressed you the most? What change has sur- prised you the most, and why?
I’ve noticed a significant effort expended on Better Buying Power initiatives, spe- cifically on new contract actions. Tese efforts have encouraged increased col- laboration with our contracting office to streamline the briefings and documenta- tion required. Tis allows us to decrease the time to award as much as possible while still delivering the best value to the government. We get our contracting folks involved as early as possible, and the outcome has been awesome.
What’s the greatest satisfaction you have in being a part of the AL&T Workforce?
My greatest satisfaction is that I’ve found a way to give back to Soldiers and build combat power outside of the operational Army. Te Acquisition Corps is still about
Acquisition has changed profoundly in many ways in the past 25 years. How do you see it changing in the future, or how would you like to see it change?
I believe that we have to get more efficient at how we plan for and award future work. In the ERP business, we rely heavily on contractor expertise to develop and man- age the commercial off-the-shelf software, and we spend a lot of time and effort nav- igating the bureaucratic hurdles required to award large-sum efforts. I know that our Corps will continue to find creative ways to control costs and reduce timelines for awards, but I’m concerned by our lack of young talent to carry the torch. We don’t appear to be attracting and hiring young and talented individuals to grow these skills in-house. If we intend to do more with less, we will absolutely need to attract and retain young talent.
—MS. SUSAN L. FOLLETT
ASC.ARMY.MIL
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