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engage with various senior leaders, orga- nizations and groups, but also to build a strong foundation for my Army acquisi- tion career.”
A REWARDING EXPERIENCE
Tani completed the four-week Civilian Education System Advanced course in January 2020, and said she was “energized and excited to make a difference,” afterward. (Photo courtesy of Tani)
Ultimately, Tani said she wants to feel like everything she does is for the “right reason.” What is the right reason in her career? “I know it’s said so often, but supporting the warfighter, making sure we’re good stewards of our taxpayer dollars, making sure our Soldiers come home safely to their families—sometimes I just get chills,” she said. “Tat’s why I’m so conscious of how I spend my time, both at home and at work, and I always try to make the most of every opportunity. I am focused on the impact that I can make, whether through my words, my time, or my efforts.”
faster just to say, ‘Fill out this spreadsheet,’ but it’s a lot more meaningful if I take the time to explain what the data will be used for and why it’s important,” she said.
Last year, Tani completed the four- week Civilian Education System (CES) Advanced course, which she said was greatly influential for her personally and professionally. “Although the course was focused on leadership, it provided immense personal growth, showed me how to be a better team member, and gave me insight on how my work makes a differ- ence. It was the most influential training and it still plays a role in how I operate every day. I came out of the course reen- ergized and excited to make a difference. Each day, I learned something new that would allow me to do better in each role I serve in: leader, subordinate, teammate, mother, wife. I absolutely recommend the course to others—no matter the person’s
area of expertise or background, the value added is guaranteed. Te more workforce members that have the opportunity to take this course, the stronger and more efficient the Army Acquisition Workforce will become.”
One of the most important events in her career was an assignment within the Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center’s science and technology office. “Tis position provided me with knowl- edge and insights on user requirement generation,
the emerging technolo-
gies across engineering centers and labs, potential transitions for PEOs’ programs of record and mentorship. Understand- ing each of these gave me the acumen to propose program objective memorandum (POM) investments for the Arma- ments Center,” she explained. “Tis role afforded me the opportunity to not only
“Tere’s no bigger win than hearing from Soldiers who appreciate the munitions we develop, or who offer their valuable advice and feedback to us,” she said. “I’m glad I get to be a part of something that helps our community and keeps our nation secure.”
—ELLEN SUMMEY
“I focus on my work, nine hours a day, so that when it’s family time, I can be fully there for my family. I’m fully there for work, and I’m fully there for the family.”
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