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Accession Number:

AD1151124

Title:

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

Author(s):

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

Author Organization(s):

• Naval Postgraduate School

Report Date:

2021-06-01

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.

Document Type:

Conference:

Journal:

Pages:

187

File Size:

1.41MB

Contracts:

Grants:

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

Identifiers:

• Air Force Installation Contracting Center
• Acquisition Program Managers

SubjectCategory:

• Behavioral and Social Sciences

Communities of Interest:

• Human Systems

Distribution Statement:

Approved For Public Release

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