About A&T
The Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Technology) advises the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics) on matters relating to the acquisition, integration and protection of technology.
Acquisition and Technology (A&T) provides oversight and policy direction for the Department of Defense's acquisition system, developmental testing, industrial base, contracting, small business programs, and systems and software engineering. A&T also operates two Defense Agencies — Defense Acquisition University (DAU) and the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
More than 11,000 people, including nearly 700 military personnel, work in A&T-led organizations.
Vision:
Leadership for an integrated, responsive Acquisition system providing Warfighter needs with predictable performance.
Mission:
Reshape the enterprise utilizing short and long-term initiatives that accelerate lasting change for all elements of the Acquisition system.
- Trust, Integrity, Ethics as Cornerstones for building streamlined and simplified acquisition excellence
- Increased Competition, Reduced Cycle Time, Broadened Communications
Leadership Spotlight
Dr. James I. Finley Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition & Technology)
Dr. James I. Finley is the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. Confirmed in this position by the Senate in February 2006, Dr. Finley is responsible for advising the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics on matters relating to acquisition and the integration and protection of technology. He is responsible for policies and procedures governing the Department's procurement and acquisition process. Read the Full Bio