Description
The safety and success of our Airmen depend upon having what they need when they need it. And it’s up to Acquisition Managers to develop the structures and train their staff to make it all happen. From implementing engineering to securing final shipping, they oversee all aspects of the process to ensure the necessary equipment and supplies get where they need to be anywhere in the world.
Core Skills
- IT and systems acquisition lifecycle management
- requirements analysis and definition
- vendor and contract management
- project and program management
- risk management and mitigation
- budgeting and cost analysis
- stakeholder management and communication
- RFP/RFQ development and evaluation
- supply chain and logistics coordination
- process improvement and standardization
- data-driven decision making
- leadership and team development
- regulatory and policy compliance
- change management
- basic understanding of cybersecurity requirements in acquisitions
Common Certifications
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- APICS CSCP
- DAU Level I/II/III (Acquisition/Logistics)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Civilian Career Paths
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- PROCUREMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- IT MANAGEMENT
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