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partnership between the defense industrial base and the Army Acquisition Workforce is a formidable foe that brings the fight to the enemy in their own special way.” In his current organi- zation, for example, Noll said the defense partner and the U.S. government are truly a team. “We operate as one unit, which makes developing products for the warfighter that much more efficient,” Noll explained. “Our partners understand what we are trying to accomplish and for what reasons, and we understand they have a business to operate and report to their shareholders.”
Troughout his time in the acquisition field, Noll said he has been extremely fortunate to serve under great leaders and mentors. “Tis is our strength as a workforce,” he continued. “[Army acquisition leaders and mentors] have inspired others to be the best version of themselves and provided stellar examples of what I aspire to be. I would not be where I am today without their personal investment.” Noll said he continues to grow each day under the extraordinary leadership the workforce provides—not just professionally, but personally, too. In his professional career, he strives to be a subject matter expert in all things related to the Defense Acquisition System and how to work in the system to ultimately deliver a quality product to the warfighter. On a personal level, he works every day to be a better husband, father and friend. “I’ve been very fortunate to have leaders that value what I do and set the example in these areas,” he added.
“Several personal mentors have taken the time to guide me on my path and see things in me I did not see myself,” Noll said. “Te most impactful mentor I’ve had reminded me to be myself and that leadership was the secret sauce of the acquisition team,” he said. “From the Soldier to the engineer, everyone deserves excep- tional leadership capable of uniting, motivating and building teams that support the mission.”
Noll generally gives two pieces of advice to newly assessed mili- tary officers entering the Army Acquisition Workforce; Don’t be afraid to fail, and lead when you can. For officers and noncom- missioned officers entering this career field, the learning curve is high. “You will never be the smartest person in your organization and at times that can be intimidating,” he said. “Despite this, the workforce wants to teach you, and for you to succeed—don’t be afraid to fail.” Noll advises others to leverage their leader- ship experiences in the Army to make their organization better. “Whether it’s volunteering for something outside of your purview or setting up monthly professional development events, your lead- ership experiences will bring value,” he said. In recent years, Noll has volunteered to run the Combined Federal Campaign, a large annual workplace charity campaign, for his installation, and he
COMMUNITY COACH
Noll, center, coaching a little league team in 2021. Noll coaches and volunteers in the community when he has the opportunity. (Photo courtesy of Maj. Christopher Noll)
also planned a ceremony for the Army’s birthday—a community event also held on each Army installation annually.
“If you were to talk to [my] family and friends, I hope they would say [I am known for] my involvement in the community—after being a good husband and father,” Noll said. He enjoys spending time giving back when he can through coaching sports and plan- ning local events that bring the community closer. “Both place an importance on team building,” he said. Noll coaches little league baseball when he has the opportunity and enjoys plan- ning informal military family events on his installation. “At least monthly my family invites the military community over to our house for an outdoor movie night,” he said. Te most important lesson he has learned throughout his career and personal life is the importance of caring for others.
“My goal is to truly know each member of my team to find out what their motivations and aspirations are and how I can best help them in accomplishing their goals,” Noll said. “Taking care of people has a direct correlation to mission accomplishment.”
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