Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://dair.nps.edu/handle/123456789/3928
Title: Defense Acquisition Workforce: Opportunities Exist to Improve Practices for Developing Program Managers
Authors: United States Government Accountability Office
Keywords: Acquisition Workforce
Program Manager
Training
Professional Development
Career Path
Incentives
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Issue Date: 1-Feb-2018
Publisher: United States Government Accountability Office
Citation: Unlimited Distribution
Series/Report no.: Acquisition Workforce Resources
SEC809-AWF-18-0021
Abstract: The Department of Defense's (DOD) major acquisition programs continue to experience cost and schedule overruns. GAO previously found that selecting skilled program managers is a key factor to achieving successful program outcomes. DOD relies on military and civilian program managers to deliver its most expensive new weapon systems, meaning its approach to training, mentoring, retaining, and selecting program managers is critical. House Report 114-537 included a provision for GAO to review the career paths, development, and incentives for program managers. This report addresses how leading organizations train, mentor, retain, and ultimately select program managers; and the extent to which military service practices align with those leading practices.
URI: https://dair.nps.edu/handle/123456789/3928
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