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Chase the Experience, Not the Grade – Mark Dahilig

Mark Dahilig believes that the strongest careers are built by looking beyond a single lane. Experience and growth are best achieved by embracing a combination of cross-functional training within one’s organization and developmental assignments to broaden perspective, boost confidence and sharpen decision-making—an approach he lives out in his own role supporting the Soldier’s mission from the civilian side.
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The Risk of Inaction: How PAE Fires Took Calculated Risks to Rapidly Field the Mid-Range Capability System

“The Mid-Range Capability program is highly complex, operating at the intersection of joint operations,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Blackwell, Product Manager Mid-Range Capability with PAE Fires’ Advanced Fires Project Office. “It requires seamless synchronization across Army, Navy and DoW [Department of War] leadership, as well as diverse acquisition disciplines and operational units.”
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Rebalancing Functional Area 51

The Army is leaning forward with a leaner, more efficient mantra by strategically aligning personnel into areas where they are needed most. To better align with the Army Transformation Initiative, the military acquisition community is undergoing a “rebalancing” effort of Functional Area (FA) 51 officers—those responsible for researching, developing, testing, contracting and fielding weapons systems and technology—by shifting multiple functional areas, including FA 51, into areas that the Army may either be short-staffed or are emerging fields that will help serve the future fight.
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Annual ASA(ALT) Acquisition Writing Competition Showcases Workforce Talent and Creativity

Prospective authors are encouraged to think and write critically about current challenges and ways to overcome them successfully. “We invite members of the defense acquisition workforce and other interested individuals to emulate Harry’s dedication to communicating and solving problems to make the lives of our warfighters better,” Collins said.
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