Portfolio Systems Acquisition (PSA)

The Office of Portfolio Systems Acquisition (PSA) provides portfolio management, technical and programmatic evaluation, and functional oversight for Department of Defense strategic and tactical programs in support of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics) and the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Technology).

Mission & Roles

• Principal advisor and lead AT&L office accountable for oversight and insight of strategic and tactical acquisition programs and portfolios
• Leads the Overarching Integrated Product Team (OIPT) in the Defense Acquisition Board (DAB) process, ensuring requirements are met, issues are resolved or potential ways ahead identified, and decisions are clearly articulated for AT&L
• Ensures programs are treaty compliant
• Coordinates AT&L Homeland Defense efforts
• Manages the DoD Joint Ground Robotics, NATO Allied Ground Surveillance (AGS), and Conventional Prompt Global Strike (CPGS) projects

Initiatives

• Business Process Review of Rocket Motors
• Program Manager Empowerment and Accountability
• Robotics Technology Consortium