Accession Number:

AD1151124

Title:

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

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Graduate Research Project]

Corporate Author:

Naval Postgraduate School

Personal Author(s):

• Riley, Thayer E.
• Epperson, Brandy L.

Report Date:

2021-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

187

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 AFICCs FY2020 spending was on service acquisitions, and APMs are the key to ensuring that these acquisitions align to AFICCs 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.

Descriptors:

• business administration
• management personnel
• personnel management
• procurement
• contracts
• department of defense
• life cycle management
• literature surveys
• program management
• teamwork
• contract administration
• governments
• information systems
• standards
• weapon systems
• monitoring
• national security

Subject Categories:

• Administration and Management

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]