This column is the second in a series of articles profiling the work of defense science and technology personnel participating in the Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program, managed by the...
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Small business is huge for the Army, but while ‘small business’ was set to become a separate career field, it will now be a career path. by Ms. Jacqueline M....
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JPEO-CBRND portfolio and systems analysis framework informs future CBRN investment decisions. by Ms. Gail Cayce-Adams and Mr. Michael Kierzewski It is simply impossible to maintain the old paradigm of developing...
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Skimping on test and evaluation in defense acquisition is not a recipe for effective reform, it’s a recipe for disaster. by Robert F. Mortlock, Ph.D., Col., USA (Ret.) From 2009…
Mastering acquisition The DACM Office and the Naval Postgraduate School realign degree programs to boost technical education of civilians and officers. Earlier this year, I was in beautiful Monterey, California,…
RCO joins SOCOM in early assessments of new or emerging technology from defense industry, tech startups and academia. by Ms. Nancy Jones-Bonbrest On a rainy afternoon in March, technology developers…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology POSITION AND OFFICIAL TITLE: Department of the Army system coordinator YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 13…
Long range, short term PEO Ammunition, ARDEC and the Army Rapid Capabilities Office come together at Picatinny Arsenal with near-term plans for improving long-range precision fires. by Capt. Steve Draheim…
Culture as an offset Innovation in the Army needs to come from the top down and the ground up, and Soldiers at all levels need freedom, time and equipment to…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Medical Communications for Combat Casualty Care Product Management Office, Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems POSITION AND OFFICIAL TITLE: Assistant product manager YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 12.5…
Game. Mission set. Overmatch. War game introduces early synthetic prototyping, which enables the Army to explore thousands more ideas than what is possible today before acquiring new capabilities. by Dr….
PEO CS&CSS product management team utilizes OTA, technical demonstrations and Soldier feedback to speed acquisition of robotic ‘mule.’ by Ms. Angela Schubel and Capt. Erika Hanson Current Army acquisition standards…
Delivering now PEO IEW&S contract planning tool literally shows the way to successful execution of myriad actions at once. by Mr. John Higgins “Deliver now” has become an unofficial motto…
Army DACM Office Updates: Let your voice be heard! The 2018 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey is open until June 15 and this year the entire workforce has been asked to…
by Abel Trevino Defense Acquisition University (DAU) regularly develops case studies for educational purposes to emphasize acquisition in action. In DAU’s case-study-based curriculum, students spend weeks reviewing case studies that…
From quick wins to deep change by Ms. Claire Heininger For program managers, logisticians, financial experts and most others across the Army acquisition community, reform is a luxury—something they can…
Leaders of new cross-functional team, PEO C3T discuss how they’re working to shape a future vision of the Army’s network. by Ms. Bridget Lynch The Army is committed to delivering…
PM Perspective Col. Michael J. Thurston Want faster acquisition? Reforming the process isn’t the answer, says a seasoned PM, who recommends instead a greater emphasis and more education on tailoring…
Starting with an ending by Col. J. Ward Roberts On April 22, the Army kicked off a major joint operational exercise for future force development. Six separate three-star headquarters and…
by Susan L. Follett FORT BELVOIR, Va. (May 21, 2018)—Nominations for the 2018 Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)) Acquisition Awards are now being accepted, providing the Army…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Director for Joint Services, Program Executive Office for Ammunition TITLE: Project management officer YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 18 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Level III in program management and engineering…
RDECOM utilizes Pacific Pathways deployments to conduct operational tests on three new technologies. by Ms. Argie Sarantinos-Perrin While the Army began Pacific Pathways in 2014 to build and sustain readiness…
By understanding what the SOCOM acquisition model is, and what it isn’t, the Army can leverage its strengths appropriately for more efficient and effective modernization. by Col. Joe Capobianco and…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Manager for Global Combat Support System – Army, Project Manager for Army Enterprise Systems Integration, Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems TITLE: Product support manager YEARS OF…
By Scott Greene This marks my fourth column on the civilian Centralized Selection List (CSL) process. Happily, we had our most successful results with the past FY19 board: 12 civilians…
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (May 7, 2018)—The 51C Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) reclassification panel concluded Feb. 1 and selected the following candidates for reclassification. Active Component Reserve Component Staff Sgt. Kelly Collins…
By Norm Hilton Preparing for a central selection board is of utmost importance in an acquisition professional’s career development, especially the Project/Product Manager’s Centralized Selection List Board and the Project/Product…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Mission Support Division, Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Lee, Virginia TITLE: Division chief YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 11 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Level III in contracting EDUCATION: B.S….
By Wen Lin and Susan Clark Even in the face of mission needs—where there is never a “good time” to unplug for training— as members of the AAW…
By Maj. Sheila L. Howell What is the MAPL? Can I see a copy of the MAPL? Why is it a secret? These are questions we hear when it comes…
Army DACM Office Updates: Reminder: FY19 DAU registration is open NOW! Go claim your seat before they’re gone! New Acquisition Pre-Command Policy Alert: As of April 2, there is a…
Fort Belvoir, Va. (April 30, 2018)—The April issue of the DACM Newsletter, posted today, is filled with the latest news and updated information about Army acquisition career development. Preparing for…
John T. Dillard, Col., USA (Ret.) In the famous Boeing 777 development program of the 1990s, United Airlines was contractually permitted to penalize Boeing at $500 per pound, per airplane,…
Been there, done that: The weight thing Those ugly extra pounds—or even grams—can derail your program or product. by John T. Dillard, Col., USA (Ret.) I can honestly say that…
How to speed acquisition timelines through the power of innovative thinking. by Lt. Col. Mark P. Henderson Through innovative thinking and process improvement, the Army Acquisition Corps successfully transformed airborne…
FROM THE ARMY ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE BRUCE D. JETTE As the Army focuses on modernizing without delay in its six priority areas, the acquisition culture must change by embracing certain key…
