The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is offering three new master’s degree programs for eligible Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW) personnel: Master of Science in Acquisition – Contract Management; Master of Science in Acquisition – Program Management; and Master of Science in Financial Management. Designed for flexibility, all three 24-month programs are offered remotely and part-time, allowing students to study from their duty station without career interruption.
The Warfighting Acquisition University is proud to offer two new cross-functional training (CFT) courses for acquisition professionals: CFT-4010 and CFT-4200.
Department of War and private sector professionals are temporarily linked to each other’s organizations, where they can gain cross-sector experience and share innovative best practices—fostering better communication and understanding between government and industry.
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Why DAU credentials are essential for today’s acquisition professional.
The Army Acquisition Workforce is entering a new era of efficiency and effectiveness.
Recognizing employee achievements through awards is a powerful way to boost morale and strengthen Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW) culture.
LaTrish M. Jones and Traci B. Williams were recently celebrated as graduates of the Year Group 2023 for the Leadership Excellence and Acquisition Development (LEAD) program.
WHAT’S NEW? FY25 STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM – NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS The Army Director, Acquisition Career Management (DACM) Office is now accepting applications to the FY25 Student Loan…
A CORE CATEGORY: Contracting is one of the six major functional areas in the Back-to-Basics framework. Col. Daphne Austin, right, 410th Contracting Support Brigade commander, takes Megan Dake, middle, the…
CAREER MANAGEMENT UPHOLDING ACQUISITION POSITION STANDARDS As the fiscal year’s end approaches, this is a good time to check in on your acquisition career. Upholding acquisition position…
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ACQUISITION CAREER MANAGEMENT RONALD R. RICHARDSON JR. TRANSFORMING THE FORCE The Army Digital Transformation Strategy requires the Army to build a foundation for change….
ACQUISITION AWARDS ARMY ACQUISITION EXECUTIVES’ EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP AWARDS There are still a few days left to submit nominations to the Army Acquisition Executive’s (AAE) Excellence in Leadership…
KEEPING PACE WITH CHANGE: Christine Mack, a trainee with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Rock Island District, logs in to her computer as part of her training program….
ARMY ACQUISITION AWARDS ARMY ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE (AAE) EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP AWARDS Now is your opportunity to recognize the past performance of an individual or team who has clearly…
(Image by Nataliia Mysak, Getty Images) CAREER NAVIGATOR The push to equip the Army Acquisition Workforce with digital skills continues with MOREin’24. by Jacqueline M. Hames Last fall, the…
AWARDS LAST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE ARMY ACQUISITION HALL OF FAME June 7 is the LAST day to submit your nominations to the Army Acquisition Hall of Fame. The…
Acquisition workforce celebrates Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program 2024 graduates. by Kristine Faria Congratulations to the Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW) members who completed the Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program…
AWARDS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: THE 2024 UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ACQUISITION AND SUSTAINMENT (USD(A&S)) ACQUISITION AWARDS Nominations for the 2024 USD(A&S) Acquisition Awards are being accepted through May…
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ACQUISITION CAREER MANAGEMENT RONALD R. RICHARDSON JR. BUILDING AN ACQUISITION LEADER PIPELINE To ensure a future workforce that is ready, diverse and integrated, we must…
WHAT’S NEW MOREin’24 CAMPAIGN – ACCELERATING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION The Army Director, Acquisition Career Management (DACM) Office is thrilled to announce the launch of the MOREin’24 campaign. This expanded digital…
TARGET PRACTICE: Two U.S. Air Force B-52H bombers take part in a routine training event in 2022 at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany, in support of NATO allies and…
by Stefanie Pidgeon FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Today, the U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center officially renamed its Army Acquisition Center of Excellence (AACoE) to The Army Acquisition School, or TAAS. The…
TEAM AWARD: ACC-RSA Executive Director, Joseph A. Giunta, Jr., front row-center, poses with his team at the Army Acquisition Executive’s Excellence in Leadership Award ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington,…
MAINTAINING SUPPLY: The Army Climate Strategy aims at establishing a road map for building resilient supply chains while also achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. (Photo by Cottonbro Studio,…
by Ashley M. Kestner The U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC) congratulates the Soldiers listed below for their selection into the 51C military occupational specialty (MOS)—contracting noncommissioned officer…
by Angela Sanson FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The U.S. Army’s innovative spirit and commitment to acquisition excellence were recognized with three major awards at the prestigious 2023 Defense…
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS: PM CCS celebrated 60 Years as one of the longest tenured PM offices in the Army. (Photo by Todd Mozes, Chugach) How PM Close Combat…
KNOWLEDGE THROUGH INDUSTRY: Through the PPTE program, participants will gain a better understanding how industry and government work together by promoting increased communication and the sharing of best practices. (Photo…
The Army is partnering with George Mason University to research new machine learning methods to predict future workforce trends and requirements. by Rebecca Wright Staffing shortages have become…
ARMY ATC: The U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center Automotive Directorate plans, conducts, analyzes and reports the results of developmental tests, production tests, and other tests specifically focused in the areas…
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…
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…
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,…
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