NEXT STOP, RETIREMENT The retirement process can be overwhelming. Being prepared and remaining well-informed about proper retirement planning can ease anxiety and help retirees adjust and enjoy their new lifestyle.…
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (July 17, 2020)—How is the Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW) responding to the COVID-19 pandemic? What plans are being made for the future? How are Defense…
FROM THE DIRECTOR OFACQUISITION CAREER MANAGEMENTCRAIG A. SPISAK Modernizing the Army means modernizing acquisition. Craig A. Spisak Director, U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center and Director, Acquisition…
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK: The Army DACM Office is developing a supervisor readiness portal that compiles information, guides and other resources into a one-stop shop for supervisors of AAW professionals.…
Remo Dela Cruz TITLE: Contracting officer COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: 413th Contracting Support Brigade, Army Contracting Command ACQUISITION CAREER FIELD: Contracting YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 3 YEARS OF MILITARY SERVICE: 9…
WELCOME TO PEO EIS - Smith, center, and Brendan Burke, center right, deputy PEO, hosted a full-day newcomers orientation on Sept. 15. Smith and her leadership team have taken steps…
“We have to remember that it’s people who do the work. Leaders have to deal with the human element,” said Holly Gregg, acquisition manager for JPEO A&A. What matters is…
A prescription for how the Army leaders can demonstrate emotional intelligence and communicate change better during a time of creative destruction, based on the author's doctoral research and dissertation. …
ARMY DACM OFFICE UPDATES UPDATE ON THE AAW RECRUITMENT AND SUSTAINMENT CENTER OF EXCELLENCE The transition to the Army Acquisition Workforce Recruitment and Sustainment Center of Excellence…
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…
Awareness: Live! USAASC and the Army DACM Office proudly present an updated website! Redesigned based on feedback from the user community, the site includes improved search capabilities and new print…
By Tara Clements FT. BELVOIR, Va. (April 22, 2015) – Leaders from the office responsible for supporting the director of acquisition career management for the Army, or Army DACM Office,…
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (May 21, 2014) — The May edition of the director, acquisition career management (DACM) newsletter is out now and available at https://asc.army.mil/web/dacm-newsletter/. Get the news you need…
Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Training The FY14 schedule was released on May 16, 2013 and is available for student registration. Planning and applying early affords students a better opportunity in…