by Stefanie Pidgeon Kathy Lytle started her Army career over 30 years ago as a general supply specialist and secondary item manager for the Abrams Tank and Recovery Vehicle. She…
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By Sarah Aubouin Talented, highly qualified professionals are central to the Army Acquisition Workforce. But while technical qualifications are important, we can't forget about the human connection. We connect with...
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Spotlight on Success: Shawn Gresham Title: Product manager, Degraded Visual Environment Command: Program Executive Office for Aviation, Huntsville, Alabama ACQUISITION CAREER FIELD: Program management AAW Certifications/Qualifications: Army Acquisition Corps DAWIA…
By Susan L. Follett FORT BELVOIR, Va. (May 20, 2019)—We all know how amazing the Army Acquisition Workforce is—the Awards for Excellence in Acquisition given by the Undersecretary of Defense…
Beginning in the third quarter of FY19, the Army DACM Office will begin integration of an automated data exchange that will eliminate the necessity of the Acquisition Career Record Brief…
Policy changes are shaping the way we do business An AAFL is a fairly new role in the Army acquisition community. On Sept. 4, the Army DACM signed a memo…
By Joan Sable, Army Deputy Director, Acquisition Career Management (DDACM) On Jan. 29, Hon. Ellen M. Lord, undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment (USD(A&S)), signed a memo titled “Department…
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ACQUISITION CAREER MANAGEMENT CRAIG A. SPISAK Lining Up Your Goals Syncing up DAWDF funding and Human Capital Strategic Plan objectives will lead to an…
The CAS2Net 2.0 upgrade took 20 years, but it got a brain transplant for its 20th anniversary. by Steve Stark The AcqDemo Program Office’s rollout of CAS2Net 2.0 may not…
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (March 22, 2019) Slating has been announced for the 10 members of the Army Acquisition Workforce who were selected last month as product and project directors for…
DAU-SSCF program participants visit Pentagon, speak with leaders By Stefanie Pidgeon FORT BELVOIR, Va. (March 11, 2019)—Participants in the Defense Acquisition University Senior Service College Fellowship program (DAU-SSCF) visited the…
By Sarah Aubouin “Personal development is the belief that you are worth the effort, time and energy needed to develop yourself.” – Denis Waitley, motivational speaker Investing in training and…
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Feb. 20, 2019)—Please join the Director, Acquisition Career Management (DACM) in congratulating the 63 Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW) professionals selected for the Inspiring and Developing Excellence in…
Title: procurement analyst Command: Army Contracting Command/408th Contracting Support Brigade (CSB) AAW Certifications/Qualifications: DAWIA Level III, contracting Member of the Army Acquisition Corps Graduate of the Defense Civilian Emerging Leadership…
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Feb. 6, 2019) Congratulations are in order for nearly two dozen members of the Army Acquisition Workforce who have been selected as product directors or alternates through…
Title: product lead, Headquarters Army Environmental System Command: Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems AAW Certifications/Qualifications: DAWIA Level III certified in program management and in systems engineering Degree: M.S….
Military catastrophes teach IDEAL students about strategic planning and leadership. by Debra Valine Desert One, the 1980 attempt to rescue 52 American hostages in Iran, failed. America’s Delta Force, formed…
Thanks to everyone who took the time to complete Army AL&T’s reader survey. Here’s what we learned. By Army AL&T staff Ever wonder about the origin of the Army phrase…
As complex as its operations and motivations are, knowing how the commercial sector works is fundamental to being a skilled acquisition professional. By Craig A. Spisak, Director of Acquisition Career…
Career Navigator DAU’s handy-dandy subway map helps make it easier to understand contracting and find the right tool. By Jacqueline M. Hames It’s easy to get lost in the byzantine…
What kinds of skills does the acquisition workforce need? A new assessment and leadership concept aims to find out. by Jacqueline M. Hames Training and development are critical to the…
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Nov. 20, 2018)—The 51C Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Reclassification panel concluded July 26 and selected the following candidates for reclassification. Active Component Staff Sgt. Justin L. Bowling Staff…
by Norm Hilton and Sarah Aubouin FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Nov. 16, 2018) You may ask yourself…what is the project director (PD) centralized selection board? This civilian-centric board is a high…
By Michael Bold FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Nov. 5, 2018)—The Army won four 2018 Defense Acquisition Workforce Achievement Awards, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment (USD (A&S)) announced this…
Lt. Col. Thomas R. Monaghan Jr. Title: Product manager for Cyber Resiliency and Training Command: Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation AAW Certifications and Qualifications: Level III certified…
Chad P. Stocker Title: Product director, Army Watercraft Systems Command: Program Executive Office for Combat Support and Combat Service Support AAW Certifications and Qualifications: Level III certified in program management,…
Career management support to the Army Acquisition Workforce By Wen Lin, Chief Qualifications and Support Branch, Army DACM Office Let’s talk about all those burning questions you have. Ever wonder…
The MDMP: A proven approach for getting a “yes” on your next proposal to management By Greg Brewer, Meghan Dodge and Ron Frailer In today’s business environment, companies look for…
Kathy Lytle Title: Product director for Stryker Production and Variant Management Command: Program Executive Office for Ground Combat Systems, Project Management Office for Stryker Brigade Combat Team (PMO SBCT) AAW…
By Shannon Potter, AAW Outreach and Communications Very few careers have specialized universities designed to train personnel in the nuances of their daily work and for unexpected situations. Even fewer…
Willingness to be mobile is key to career development in the acquisition workforce. by Ms. Jacqueline M. Hames In Army acquisition, moving up might mean moving out—out of your comfort…
A vigorous talent management strategy keeps the acquisition workforce prepared to tackle future threats. By Mr. Craig A. Spisak, Director, Acquisition Career Management Predicting the future: It’s one of Army…
USAMMDA develops a reputation for growing acquisition workforce leaders. by Mr. Jeffrey M. Soares The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA) at Fort Detrick, Maryland, is helping to prepare…
By Susan L. Follett WASHINGTON (Aug. 28, 2018)—The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Procurement has announced the winners of the 2017 Excellence in Contracting Awards,…
By Maj. Sheila L. Howell, Army DACM Office Propenency Officer The summer brings many changes to our careers as military acquisition professionals. Chief among these are the many permanent change...
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By Carol Vesier, Diane Alvarez, Paul Crise and Earl Heaps The authors are Army acquisition professionals with a combined 100 years of test and evaluation experience. As members of the...
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