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HR Executives Meet with Procurement Executives to discuss Direct Hiring Authority Initiative

On Thursday, May 14, 2009, the Senior Procurement Executive held a forum between HR and Procurement Executives from Components interested in obtaining the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) to discuss what information is required to obtain DHA and whether there is sufficient justification to support this initiative based on the severe shortage of qualified candidates. The Procurement Executives discussed the lack of ability to recruit and retain qualified applicants for their vacant positions due to competition from surrounding federal agencies that have the budget to offer tuition assistance and/or reimbursement, higher grade structures, and other incentives. As a result of this meeting, the Department is proposing an Intern Program to recruit and train individuals to meet the Department’s mission. The next meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2009 at Main Justice in conference room 1103 beginning at 2:00 p.m. to continue the discussion.

Events and Announcements

June 1 -12, 2009
CON218 Advanced Contracting for Mission Support offered by NASA. Additional information can be found at http://www.fai.gov/training/005.asp

June 9 – 11, 2009
FAI Sponsored training sessions at GSA Expo. Additional Information can be found at http://www.fai.gov/training/001.asp

June 18, 2009
ESI is hosting its 2nd annual FAC-P/PM Community of Practice Event from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the Rosslyn Training Center, 1100 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1250, Arlington, VA 22203. For additional information on this event, please call (703) 558-3135.

See a list of DAU low-filled courses.

The Procurement Policy and Review Group would like to thank all of the Bureau Procurement Chiefs, Acquisition Career Managers, and Staff for their efforts in pursuing certification. Information on achieving certification can be found at: Contracts Specialists; COTRs; and Program/Project Managers.