FORT BELVOIR, VA (May 12, 2022)—A recent analysis found an over 90 percent satisfaction rate among participants for elements of the Inspiring and Developing Excellence in Acquisition…
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FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Oct. 17, 2020)—During the final week of August, the two Inspiring and Developing Excellence in Acquisition Leaders (IDEAL) program cohorts came together via Microsoft Teams…
Angela Sarinelli TITLE: Business management specialist COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Manager for Close Combat Systems, Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 10 AAW/DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS:…
Nancy Sykes TITLE: Contracting officer/team lead COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Test and Evaluation Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 14 AAW/DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS:…
Amy Larson TITLE: Contract Specialist COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Army Contracting Command – Rock Island YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 6.5 AAW/DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Level III in contracting; Level I in information technology and…
By Stefanie Pidgeon ARLINGTON, Va.—Students with the Inspiring and Developing Excellence in Acquisition Leaders (IDEAL) program visited Arlington National Cemetery on Oct. 2, touring the grounds and speaking with…
The Army Director for Acquisition Career Management (DACM) Office is pleased to announce that 65 Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW) professionals have been selected for the fiscal year 2020 offering of…
by Kristine Faria Congratulations to the sixty-one Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW) members who recently completed the Inspiring and Developing Excellence in Acquisition Leaders (IDEAL) program. IDEAL is a leadership…
by Kristine Faria Students in the Warren, Michigan, cohort of the Inspiring and Developing Excellence in Acquisition Leaders (IDEAL) Program took part in a field trip to General Dynamics…
Olbricht took part in IDEAL—Inspiring and Developing Excellence in Acquisition Leaders—from June 2018 through November 2018.
In the Army acquisition profession, leader development and talent management are key. Being able to identify, train and support acquisition experts as they move up throughout their career helps ensure…
In the Army acquisition profession, leader development and talent management are key. Being able to identify, train and support acquisition experts as they move up throughout their careers helps ensure…
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…
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…
