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 in a timely manner. This alignment is not merely a bureaucratic exercise; it is a vital step toward ensuring our Soldiers receive the tools they need when they need them.
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…
FROM THE DIRECTOR FOR ACQUISITION CAREER MANAGEMENT CRAIG A. SPISAK Back-to-Basics puts defense acquisition workforce in a whole new world. The Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act…
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…
An interview with the Army acquisition executive. More than two years ago, Dr. Bruce D. Jette was confirmed by the U.S. Senate and sworn into office as the assistant secretary…
The Army’s International Technology Centers seek the most innovative solutions possible through foreign partnerships. by Lt. Col. Marc Meeker When the U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC) was created in early…
FROM THE ARMY ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE BRUCE D. JETTE Building the army acquisition team Materiel isn’t the only thing in need of modernizing. The acquisition enterprise is taking a…
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…
Talent management strategy seeks to grow, develop future acquisition leaders By LTG Michael E. Williamson, Director,Acquisition Career Management Force 2025 and Beyond is a comprehensive effort to develop concepts into…
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),…
Talent management is more than human resources (HR); it’s a set of integrated HR processes with the ultimate and ongoing goal of creating and sustaining an inclusive, diverse and high-performing…
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