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News, announcements, training, search functions, Ask-a-Professor, and similar services with direct links supporting DoD acquisition.
Acquisition Process
Three processes cooperate to deliver capabilities needed by warfighters: the requirements process (JCIDS); the acquisition process (DAS); and the program and budget development process (PPBE). Includes links to DoD and Service policies, guidance, tools, and resources:
Workforce
Information on career management, the DoD Human Capital Initiative, career planning, leadership training, overarching planning and guidance documents, and relevant professional organizations.
Policy
Encyclopedic source of acquisition policy that follows a hierarchy of policy issuance (i.e., executive, legislative, federal, etc.) and filtered according to organization, career field, and special topics.
Communitiesof Practice
Links to communities of practice and special interest areas, the latest contribution and discussion posts for open ACC communities, community highlights, and links to related communities.
Training andContinuous Learning
Information on training and continuous learning that supports DoD acquisition, information that helps manage professional training portfolios, and information on training available from DAU and DoD and Services activities.
Industry
Information on DoD industry partners that helps the participation and execution of DoD processes; including industry support pages, news, information, and links to private sector acquisition contractors.
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Fifteen functional knowledge gateways, one for each of the defense acquisition career fields.
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News, policy, and media that support greater value and efficiency in defense acquisition.
Marty FalkDirector
Science and Technology (S&T) managers are typically scientists and engineers who manage basic research, applied research, and/or advanced technology development activities. They may also be involved with direct support to acquisition program managers. Their primary duties include developing program plans for S&T projects, developing budgets for assigned projects; and acquiring the services of expert scientists, engineers, and technical support personnel to perform S&T work for DoD. Additional primary duties involve overseeing in-house research or design and external research or design efforts performed by universities, industry, or other Federal Government organizations; and providing matrix support to program managers or other DoD activities. These duties also include conducting evaluations of S&T products to determine their effectiveness, including conducting Technology Readiness Assessments; interfacing with the technology customer to expedite the transition of technology to the user; and developing Technology Transition Agreements.