On August 12, 2026, two Army Acquisition Workforce members graduated from the Leadership Excellence and Acquisition Development (LEAD) program. Sponsored by the U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center’s (USAASC) Director, Acquisition…
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As a project management officer who thrives on challenges, Jonathan Silva approaches every assignment as an opportunity to learn and elevate his craft. His belief in continuous growth not only…
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Many organizations are blessed with employees who are dedicated to their work, but few can boast of employees who are just as committed to the people that they work with…
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To lead effectively in a complex role like assured munitions, it’s essential to embrace new challenges and step beyond your comfort zone. By fostering trust and encouraging collaboration, Mustafa Rawat…
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When balancing multiple responsibilities at once, striving for perfection can slow progress, while consistency keeps things moving forward. By focusing on consistency over flawless execution, Donnah Laster shows up, stays…
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Accountability is critical—at the heart of this reform is the imperative to hold Capability Portfolio Executives and program managers (PMs) accountable for developing robust, risk-balanced acquisition programs that deliver capabilities…
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Florack serves as the project officer responsible for overseeing the life cycle program management for both the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade and the M112 Practice Offensive Hand Grenade. She leads…
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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…
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Workforce optimization is not just about reducing numbers; it is about redistributing talent, reskilling personnel and ensuring that the Army has the right expertise. When done correctly, the result is…
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When people come together, share perspectives, and build on each other’s strengths it leads to better ideas, smarter solutions and a clearer path forward.
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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…
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The DACM mission is to recruit, train and retain an agile, adaptive and professional workforce with the acquisition acumen and critical thinking skills to accelerate delivery capability to Soldiers.
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The Army Acquisition Workforce is entering a new era of efficiency and effectiveness.
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OPPORTUNITIES FY26 DAU TRAINING SCHEDULE OPENS JULY 17 Starting July 17, DAU’s entire FY26 schedule and access to apply for FY26 courses will be available. As a member of the…
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WHEN DISASTER STRIKES Former U.S. Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth joins USACE Commanding General and Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon and other USACE and Unified Command representatives…
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YOU ARE IN CONTROL OF YOUR CAREER - CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Don’t let the winds of change knock you off course! As a member of the Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW), part…
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COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition, Project Manager Maneuver Ammunition Systems, Product Manager Medium Caliber Ammunition TITLE: Project officer for XM1228 Bradley Aerial Defeat Ground Enhanced Round…
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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.
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OPPORTUNITIES NEW DATE ANNOUNCED - FY26 DAU TRAINING SCHEDULE Originally scheduled for May 20, a new date has been announced for the release of DAU’s FY26 training schedule. The new…
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WELL-DESERVED AWARD Everett Roper, Ph.D., who recently went through the Centralized Section List process and was chosen for a GS-15 project manager position, receives the Professional Achievement in Government Award…
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CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER The 2024 Army Acquisition Hall of Fame inductees were honored at the Army Acquisition Hall of Fame ceremony during the 2024 Association of the United States…
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AWARDS IT’S ACQUISITION AWARDS SEASON! In preparation for the forthcoming 2025 Army Acquisition Awards season, the Army Director, Acquisition Career Management (DACM) Office would like to extend a courtesy Call…
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SWEARING IN CEREMONY Chris Young is officially commissioned as a major at the Direct Commission Course on August 16, 2024, at Fort Moore, Georgia. Embracing a new role in the…
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Opportunities OPENING SOON – APPLY TO THE NPS-MSSPM AND NPS-MSSE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Two education opportunities for Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW) Civilians are scheduled to open for applications March 11 through…
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What's New NEW CREDENTIALS Five new credentials are now available to those interested in pursuing a defense acquisition credential. Defense acquisition credentials provide the knowledge and associated skills…
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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…
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FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Jan 25, 2022) – Four GS-14 candidates from the Army Acquisition Workforce were selected from the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) product director (PD) centralized selection…
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The FY21 Product Director Centralized Selection Board was convened on September 14-16, 2020, at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The civilian centric board is a high priority talent management initiative…
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Maj. Kyle Hurst TITLE: Assistant product manager COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Assistant Product Manager for Unified Network Capabilities and Integration; Project Manager for Tactical Network; Program Executive Office for Command, Control and…
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Carl S. Polcyn TITLE: Logistics management specialist COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Lead for Ground Mobility Vehicle, Joint Project Office for Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, Program Executive Office for Combat Support and…
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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:…
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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…
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Acquisition professional education could be more like the rigorous, hands-on rotations at the Army’s combat training centers. Here’s how. by Dr. Charles K. Pickar Tiger Woods made a comeback…
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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…
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A Q&A with ARCIC’s MG Cedric T. Wins Acquisition is all about requirements, and it’s the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) that is responsible for them—peering into the…
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By Tara Clements and Steve Stark The Army DACM Discusses Talent Management FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Nov. 3, 2014) – Lt. Gen. Michael E. Williamson, Army director, acquisition career management (DACM),…
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Army Acquisition Corps coalesces around dedication, professionalism By Hon. Heidi Shyu, Army Acquisition Executive “We know that the quality of our people is an essential ingredient to our success…
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