Knowledge, Experience, and Training in Incentive Contracting for the Department of Defense

Abstract

This paper assesses the incentive and award fee contracting training and experiences gained by the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce (DAW) through the implementation of various incentive arrangements to influence more favorable performance outcomes. The researchers developed a model to measure current and expected gaps between training, experience and knowledge. Additionally, the model correlates training and experience with knowledge and correlates training and experience with performance outcomes. The researchers used a survey instrument that included 30 questions to capture observations and assessments of the DAW who attended advanced classes between the period of 2013 and 2015. The survey provided key data to determine the presence of any noticeable gaps between required and actual levels of training, experience and knowledge.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 30, 2016
Accession Number
AD1016817

Entities

People

  • Kevin Carman
  • Randall Gibson

Organizations

  • Defense Acquisition University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Data Analysis
  • Department Of Defense
  • Incentive Contracts
  • Information Science
  • Knowledge Management
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Acquisition
  • Organizational Structure
  • Program Management
  • Regression Analysis
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Students
  • Surveys
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Organizational Psychology.