STRETCHING INTO THE FUTURE: (Photo by Karolina Grabowska, Pexels) Creating cultures that embrace the changing nature of work. by Mika J. Cross The federal workplace has undergone a…
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AND THE AAE AWARD GOES TO: The 2023 Army Acquisition Executive (AAE) awards for excellence in leadership will be presented during a ceremony in January 2024. (Image by tomertu, Adobe…
YIN AND YANG: The yin and yang depict two opposite but interconnected, mutually perpetuating forces: One is unsustainable without the other. (Image by Peterschreiber.Media via Adobe Stock) PEO…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation TITLE: Logistics management specialist YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 14 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Advanced in life cycle logistics EDUCATION: M.S. in…
TAILOR YOUR CAST: Employers need to tailor their hiring approach to fit the group they are targeting. Just as different types of bait attract different fish, millennials and Gen Z…
FROM THE DACM THE ARMY ACQUISITION TEAM—PARTNERSHIPS TO UNDERSTAND INDUSTRY During a recent Army Aviation Hot Topic event hosted by the Association of the United States Army,…
DATA ARCHITECTURE: Through the use of data architecture, data architects can achieve data individuality, cataloging, discovery, accessibility, governance, analytics and retention periods with a well-planned and optimized data storage capability….
ACQUISITION TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS—DAU SENIOR SERVICE COLLEGE FELLOWSHIP The Director of Acquisition Career Management (DACM) Office is now accepting applications for the Defense…
FORWARD FOCUS: There is no one-size-fits-all approach to implementing work flexibility or modernizing the federal workforce. Focusing on the data and how it ultimately impacts the mission will be key…
CHOOSE YOUR TOOLS WISELY: The hard work of transitioning the workforce to the new Back-to-Basics model is over, but a lot more is still to come with regards to communication,…
ACQUISITION TRAINING, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WHAT’S NEW? CATALOG OF FY24 PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS Happy new (fiscal) year! Now is your chance to map out your leader…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Director Joint Services, Joint Program Executive Office Armaments and Ammunition TITLE: Acquisition manager ACQUISITION CAREER FIELD: Contracting YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 13 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: DOD…
BUSINESS AS (UN)USUAL: The White House Office of Management and Budget re-entry plan includes a substantial return to in-person work. The plan seeks to “strengthen and empower the federal workforce,…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Manager, Force Sustainment Systems, Program Executive Office Combat Support & Combat Service Support TITLE: Assistant program manager, Tactical Environmental Control Systems YEARS OF SERVICE: 4 DAWIA…
Photo by panumas nikhomkhai, Pexels The Army’s new chief information officer discusses his vision for the OCIO and getting the right data to Soldiers. by Jacqueline M. Hames…
SOUP’S ON: Technical terminology can sometimes feel like a digital alphabet soup, but the Army now offers tools to help its civilian workforce members increase their understanding of the latest…
THE JOURNEY: Like any well-planned journey, digital transformation requires a clear roadmap and guidance. (Image by Ryan McGuire, Pixabay) The Army promotes a culture of learning by providing…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO-STRI) TITLE: Lead logistician YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 45 YEARS OF MILITARY SERVICE: 25 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Advanced life cycle logistics…
XM30 COMBAT VEHICLE: The XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle, shown here in a conceptual illustration, will be the Army’s replacement for the aging M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. (Image courtesy of…
STRONG OBJECTIVES: From left, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Garrett Yee, vice president and general manager at GDIT; James and Craig Whitten, met in Sept. 2022, in Falls Church. Yee and Whitten…
MASTER GUNNER 2022: Brig. Gen. Doug Lowrey, right, Mission and Installation Contracting Command’s commanding general, leads Soldiers and civilians participating in physical training, April 4, 2022, to kick off the…
FERMENTATION IN VATS: DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center’s Biomanufacturing Facility can scale biomanufacturing processes in up to 1,000-liter fermentation vats. Once a process is proven at this level, it can be…
FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT: Engineers turned to digital engineering to release a model of the barrage relay radio model to the greater DOD community, which is being used by the aviation…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems TITLE: Acquisition specialist, contracting officer’s representative, trusted agent YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 15 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: DOD contracting professional EDUCATION:…
RAPIDLY ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY: As innovation expands in the tech world, the latest technology trends and developments will be vital for national security. (Photo by ThisIsEngineering, Pexels) A…
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Oct. 13, 2023) — Army AL&T magazine has won two prestigious industry awards in the category of government publication: The Summer 2022 issue “Software Acquisition”…
WORK HARD FOR THE MONEY: Under the GS pay system, salary increases are dictated by time in grade—but with AcqDemo, employees are paid based on their contributions to the organization’s…
LOGIN TO LEARNING: Soldiers view milSuite login page on a tablet device. (Photo courtesy of milTech) How milSuite is helping shape the future of the Army and…
Army acquisition professionals inducted into Army Acquisition Hall of Fame by Stefanie Pidgeon WASHINGTON (Oct. 11, 2023)—The story of the Army Acquisition Workforce has been one of continuous…
WORKING IN TANDEM: Soldiers demonstrate the practical application of the Soldier-Borne Sensor, Nett Warrior and artificial intelligence, working in tandem to enhance the situational awareness of the Soldier. Nett Warrior…
THE FORGE: BEFORE At Watervliet Arsenal, New York, a cannon tube is being processed through the current rotary forge. Watervliet Arsenal plans to replace the forge with a new, more…
WORKFORCE IN PROGRESS: The Defense Civilian Training Corps is a pilot project intended to attract new civilian talent to careers within the Department of Defense. (Photo by Pixabay) …
by Cheryl Marino FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Oct. 3, 2023) — The Army of today, as well as the Army of 2030 and beyond, all depend upon the quality,…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Manager Close Combat Systems (PM CCS), Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition (JPEO A&A) TITLE: Branch Chief, Grenades and Protection Systems YEARS OF SERVICE IN…
ACQUISITION TRAINING, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES DOD PPTE FY24 OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS The DOD Public Private Talent Experience (PPTE) program is open for applications through Oct….
FUTURE IDEATORS: Matthew Willis, Ph.D., speaks at Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Conference, Feb. 11, 2023, in Maryland. (Photo by Austin Thomas, Army…
