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goals to help employees achieve their objectives in increments—things that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely. Employees should ask them- selves: “Where do I see my career going?” and “What steps do I need to take to get there?” After a discussion with the supervi- sor, employees input short- and long-term objectives and submit them for approval. Te IDP is only valid after supervisory approval.
Te career managers stressed that—from the initial counseling of a new employee to the 180-day updates—an employee must ensure their supervisor has added them to the supervisor module in CAPPMIS. If there’s no supervisor listed, or if an acqui- sition employee’s IDP objectives lapse, the IDP is, in effect, useless.
While it isn’t required, employees can use the DACM Office’s notional acquisi- tion career models for objective and goal inspiration if they’re stuck. For those, go to
https://asc.army.mil/web/career-devel- opment/civilian/career-models/.
CONCLUSION The acquisition IDP, similar to other versions of the IDP, helps plan future career moves and keeps employees on
track for career growth and development. Te best thing about the acquisition IDP is that it is a comprehensive and flex- ible career development tool that can help employees achieve their professional ambitions.
So whether an employee is new to the acquisition field or has been here in the trenches for a while, remember—employ- ees have the power to change their career trajectories. Just adjust the IDP.
For more information on how to use the IDP, contact your designated acquisition career manager through CAPPMIS at https://
go.usa.gov/xASyu (CAC required).
For more information on how to manage an acquisition career, read the DACM’s quick reference guide at https://
go.usa.gov/xASV3.
JACQUELINE M. HAMES is an editor with Army AL&T magazine. She holds a B.A. in creative writing from Christopher Newport University. She has more than 10 years of experience writing and editing news and feature articles for publication.
MAPPING THE FUTURE
It’s just like charting any other course— Army Acquisition Workforce members should use their individual development plans to determine how to reach their professional goals. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets Chole Bullock, left, from the University of Vermont, and TeAta Gutierrez, right, from Azusa Pacific University, participate in a land navigation course at Camp Adazi, Latvia, on June 10, 2019. (Photo by U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs)
INFORMATION ZONE
For Army acquisition personnel, the IDP is accessed through CAPPMIS. The acquisition IDP is specifically tailored to members of the Army Acquisition Workforce and details the employee’s current career status. (Image courtesy of the author)
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