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Book Synopsis Air Force Procurement Workforce Transformation: Lessons from the Commercial Sector by :
Download or read book Air Force Procurement Workforce Transformation: Lessons from the Commercial Sector written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Air Force is in the process of significantly changing the way it purchases goods and services, with the goals of reducing costs and increasing performance to better support its missions. A procurement transformation division was created to lead these implementation efforts, and the new division highlighted two related areas for particular emphasis: (1) implementation of cross-functional teams (commodity councils) to develop strategies for individual commodity groups and (2) procurement workforce development to support implementation. This monograph reviews commercial-sector commodity council activities and skills. A preliminary review of the Defense Acquisition University's and Air Force Institute of Technology's curricula indicate that they currently cover a number of the needed skills; however, there are fewer, if any, opportunities to learn some of the more-sophisticated skills associated with the new purchasing and supply management practices the Air Force is implementing. The monograph's literature review and commercial sector interviews suggest that training programs tend to be multifunctional, involving personnel with diverse backgrounds that are relevant to new practices. Training programs are matched to learning goals; structured classroom or web-based learning is used to develop foundational skills whereas more-applied forms of learning such as formal on-the-job training (OJT) and mentoring programs are used to develop higher levels of expertise. Finally, the monograph includes a framework of metrics to track progress and refine procurement-workforce-development efforts over time.
Book Synopsis Air Force Procurement Workforce Transformation by : John A. Ausink
Download or read book Air Force Procurement Workforce Transformation written by John A. Ausink and published by Minnesota Historical Society. This book was released on 2004 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To assist the Air Force in the process of significantly changing the way it purchases goods and services, this monograph reviews related commercial-sector activities and skills, suggests models for training programs, and includes a framework of metrics to track progress and refine procurement-workforce-development efforts over time.
Book Synopsis Adopting New Procurement Methods in the U.S. Air Force by : Project Air Force (U.S.)
Download or read book Adopting New Procurement Methods in the U.S. Air Force written by Project Air Force (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Air Force Management of the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund by : John A. Ausink
Download or read book Air Force Management of the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund written by John A. Ausink and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Since the establishment of the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund (DAWDF), the U.S. Air Force's Director of Acquisition Career Management (DACM) has received funds sufficient to pay for all initiatives that satisfy DAWDF criteria. Recognizing that this will not always be the case, DACM asked the RAND Corporation to develop a decision framework to help prioritize DAWDF initiatives and ensure that the funds are used effectively"--Back cover.
Book Synopsis Evaluation of U.S. Air Force Preacquisition Technology Development by : National Research Council
Download or read book Evaluation of U.S. Air Force Preacquisition Technology Development written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the days of biplanes and open cockpits, the air forces of the United States have relied on the mastery of technology. From design to operation, a project can stretch to 20 years and more, with continuous increases in cost. Much of the delay and cost growth afflicting modern United States Air Force (USAF) programs is rooted in the incorporation of advanced technology into major systems acquisition. Leaders in the Air Force responsible for science and technology and acquisition are trying to determine the optimal way to utilize existing policies, processes, and resources to properly document and execute pre-program of record technology development efforts, including opportunities to facilitate the rapid acquisition of revolutionary capabilities and the more deliberate acquisition of evolutionary capabilities. Evaluation of U.S. Air Force Preacquisition Technology Development responds to this need with an examination of the current state of Air Force technology development and the environment in which technology is acquired. The book considers best practices from both government and industry to distill appropriate recommendations that can be implemented within the USAF.
Author :National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Publisher :National Academies Press ISBN 13 :0309449030 Total Pages :83 pages Book Rating :4.3/5 (94 download)
Book Synopsis Owning the Technical Baseline for Acquisition Programs in the U.S. Air Force by : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Download or read book Owning the Technical Baseline for Acquisition Programs in the U.S. Air Force written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-11-25 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While there are examples of successful weapon systems acquisition programs within the U.S. Air Force (USAF), many of the programs are still incurring cost growth, schedule delays, and performance problems. The USAF now faces serious challenges in acquiring and maintaining its weapons systems as it strives to maintain its current programs; add new capabilities to counter evolving threats; and reduce its overall program expenditures. Owning the technical baseline is a critical component of the Air Force's ability to regain and maintain acquisition excellence. Owning the technical baseline allows the government acquisition team to manage and respond knowledgeably and effectively to systems development, operations, and execution, thereby avoiding technical and other programmatic barriers to mission success. Additionally, owning the technical baseline ensures that government personnel understand the user requirements, why a particular design and its various features have been selected over competing designs, and what the options are to pursue alternative paths to the final product given unanticipated cost, schedule, and performance challenges. Owning the Technical Baseline for Acquisition Programs in the U.S. Air Force discusses the strategic value to the Air Force of owning the technical baseline and the risk of not owning it and highlights key aspects of how agencies other than the Air Force own the technical baseline for their acquisition programs. This report identifies specific barriers to owning the technical baseline for the Air Force and makes recommendations to help guide the Air Force in overcoming those barriers.
Book Synopsis Implementing Purchasing and Supply Chain Management by : Nancy Nicosia
Download or read book Implementing Purchasing and Supply Chain Management written by Nancy Nicosia and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2006 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. Air Force plans to improve procurement through the implementation of additional purchasing and supply chain management practices. To emulate the success of commercial enterprises, the Air Force is establishing commodity councils to develop proactive, enterprise-wide strategies for purchasing key Air Force goods and services. This monograph helps the commodity councils approach the market research task. This monograph is organized around the process for conducting market research. It begins with background information, proceeds through the how-to steps for conducting market research, and ends with recommendations for next steps. The authors highlight lessons learned from both a literature review and from interviews with personnel at leading commercial enterprises.
Book Synopsis Outsourcing the Total Force by : Kevin R. Hobbs
Download or read book Outsourcing the Total Force written by Kevin R. Hobbs and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "After the Cold War ended, Congress pushed for significant reductions in the military force structure and the acquisition workforce. Due to acquisition reform and streamlining initiatives, the cuts in the acquisition workforce were more than that of the military in general. However, the acquisition workload did not decrease. It simply shifted from supply or hardware acquisitions supporting a large military force structure to service acquisitions augmenting a smaller military force structure. The Air Force's reliance on the private sector significantly grew to the point contractors are considered an integral part of the Total Force. Also, the amount spent on services is now more than that spent on hardware. However, there has been no corresponding shift in the way the acquisition workforce is organized or trained. Currently, the acquisition community is better postured for the acquisition of weapon systems than the acquisition and administration of services. With budgets tightening and operational demands growing, the reliance on the private sector will likely continue to increase. DoD and the Air Force have implemented many initiatives which are steps in the right direction, but the overall acquisition organization and training structure remain the same. The Air Force should take additional steps to transform the acquisition workforce to ensure they are better postured for the future. This paper explores many of these points and then provides some practical recommendations for improvement."--Abstract.
Author :United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Panel on Defense Acquisition Reform Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :238 pages Book Rating :4.:/5 (319 download)
Book Synopsis Coordinating Requirements, Budgets, and Acquisition by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Panel on Defense Acquisition Reform
Download or read book Coordinating Requirements, Budgets, and Acquisition written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Panel on Defense Acquisition Reform and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Developing Tailored Supply Strategies by : Nancy Y. Moore
Download or read book Developing Tailored Supply Strategies written by Nancy Y. Moore and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2007 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purchased goods and services are an increasingly large proportion of public and private enterprise budgets. Historically, purchased goods and services have accounted for less than a third of an enterprise's budget, but today many enterprises spend more than two-thirds of their budgets on purchased goods and services. Similarly, the Air Force and the Department of Defense (DoD) spend nearly half their budgets for purchased goods and services and an additional sixth on weapon procurement (with only a third going to military and civilian personnel costs). (See pp. 1-6.) Because of the growing importance of purchasing, many enterprises have sought to develop supply strategies for their purchased goods and services. This monograph is intended as a resource for procurement personnel developing supply strategies for the Air Force or DoD. It does not analyze current military procurement practices but rather synthesizes academic, business, and professional literature on developing and applying supply strategies. Its core is a synthesis of nearly a dozen different processes found in the literature.
Book Synopsis Air Force Laboratory Procurement Management by : United States. Air Force. Systems Command
Download or read book Air Force Laboratory Procurement Management written by United States. Air Force. Systems Command and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Air Force Procurement Instructions by : United States. Air Force
Download or read book Air Force Procurement Instructions written by United States. Air Force and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Air Force Research and Development Contracting Officers' Handbook by : United States. Air Force. Systems Command
Download or read book Air Force Research and Development Contracting Officers' Handbook written by United States. Air Force. Systems Command and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Workforce Planning and Development Processes by : Georges Vernez
Download or read book Workforce Planning and Development Processes written by Georges Vernez and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2007 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) develops, acquires, and maintains most Air Force systems and is tailoring its workforce to adapt to changes in technology, weapons, and battlefield requirements. This volume is a practical guide to the main steps in analytical workforce planning and development: determining workforce demand, describing workforce supply, comparing the demand with the supply, and implementing solutions.
Book Synopsis Defense acquisition : improved program outcomes are possible by :
Download or read book Defense acquisition : improved program outcomes are possible written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are pleased to be here today to discuss issues facing the Department of Defense (DOD) in its acquisition of weapon systems, related spare parts, and other goods and services. In response to the many changes that have been witnessed in the defense acquisition environment over the last few years, DOD has begun broad-based changes to its acquisition and contracting processes. However, weapon programs continue to have questionable requirements; unrealistic cost, schedule, and performance estimates; and strategies that begin production before adequate testing has been completed. This discussion of acquisition issues is well-timed, as DOD implements plans to increase its procurement budget to $60 billion in fiscal year 2001-a 40-percent increase over last fiscal year's budget. My testimony focuses on a different approach to improving weapon acquisition outcomes based on best commercial practices and an understanding of the acquisition culture. My testimony also includes some observations on (1) DOD'S management of its acquisition workforce and organization, (2) DOD'S experience with commercial pricing of spare parts, (3) the effectiveness of DOD'S mentor-protege pilot program, and (4) federal agencies' use of multiple award task- and delivery-order contracts.
Book Synopsis Air Force ADP Procurement by : United States. General Accounting Office
Download or read book Air Force ADP Procurement written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Publisher :National Academies Press ISBN 13 :0309678129 Total Pages :101 pages Book Rating :4.3/5 (96 download)
Book Synopsis Air Force Software Sustainment and Maintenance of Weapons Systems by : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Download or read book Air Force Software Sustainment and Maintenance of Weapons Systems written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-08-09 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern software engineering practices, pioneered by the commercial software community, have begun transforming Department of Defense (DoD) software development, integration processes, and deployment cycles. DoD must further adopt and adapt these practices across the full defense software life cycle - and this adoption has implications for software maintenance and software sustainment across the U.S. defense community. Air Force Software Sustainment and Maintenance of Weapons Systems evaluates the current state of software sustainment within the U.S. Air Force and recommends changes to the software sustainment enterprise. This report assesses how software that is embedded within weapon platforms is currently sustained within the U.S. Air Force; identifies the unique requirements of software sustainment; develops and recommends a software sustainment work breakdown structure; and identifies the necessary personnel skill sets and core competencies for software sustainment.
