Workforce Perceptions of Requisite Acquisition Program Manager Competencies and Roles within the Air Force Installation Contracting Center

Abstract

Program management has historically centered around weapon systems acquisitions; however, this is changing as the Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC) integrates Acquisition Program Managers (APMs) into its operational acquisition offices. Over 90% of AFICC's FY2020 spending was on service acquisitions, and APMs are the key to ensuring that these acquisitions align to AFICC's strategic goals related to operational acquisition. In order to assess current workforce perceptions related to the role and responsibilities of APMs, an informal survey was conducted. Survey responses were analyzed to identify common themes and gaps among the perceptions of leaders and APMs. This analysis highlights opportunities to improve the mutual understanding of the role and responsibilities of APMs, which will help AFICC better achieve its strategic goals.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2021
Accession Number
AD1151124

Entities

People

  • Brandy L. Epperson
  • Thayer E. Riley

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Contract Administration
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • Information Systems
  • Life Cycle Management
  • Life Cycles
  • Literature Surveys
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Acquisition
  • Monitoring
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Program Management
  • Project Management
  • Small Business
  • Standards
  • Teamwork
  • Weapon Systems

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Occupational Health and Safety.