Description
The capstone AOC for Functional Area 51. It identifies an officer with broad acquisition knowledge and experience. It also identifies positions which deal with general acquisition and do not fulfill experience requirements for a specific acquisition career field. Must have a thorough knowledge of the Concepts Based Requirements System, the Life Cycle Systems Management Model, the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System and their use in program management and contract management.
Core Skills
- IT and systems acquisition management
- program and project management
- requirements analysis and JCIDS familiarity
- lifecycle systems management
- budgeting and cost analysis
- contract management and oversight
- vendor and stakeholder management
- risk management
- governance and compliance
- strategic planning
- data‑driven decision making
- technical writing and documentation
- process improvement
- cross‑functional leadership
- briefing senior stakeholders
Common Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
- Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
Civilian Career Paths
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- PROCUREMENT
- IT MANAGEMENT
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Army publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.