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Defense AT&L Magazine

View the May-June 2013 Issue

The Original Better Buying Power
Frank Kendall
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics.

Bridging the Gap
Brad Pantuck
Dedicated technology transition programs work best by facilitating an alignment among key stakeholders and requiring expedited completion.

Contract Oversight in a Contingency Environment
Maj. James E. Thomas, USAF
In the whirlwind of a contingency environment, execution of “pretty clear guidance” becomes increasingly difficult.

Determining the Probable Cost
Anthony J. Nicolella
The “independent process” of reviewing and evaluating cost elements does not preclude soliciting help from other government personnel or agencies.

Leading Complex Projects in the DoD
Steven R. Meier, Ph.D.
Novel approaches, leadership, and a versatile skill set are needed to handle increased complexity and uncertainty.

The Need for Agile Program Documentation
LTC T.J. Wright, USA
The speed of developments in Afghanistan and Iraq over the last 10 years has challenged materiel developers to keep pace in providing equipment, vehicles, surveillance, and weapons systems.

The Acquisition Community and Engineering Expertise Development
Robert Galway
To make affordable and effective procurement DoD decisions, engineers must possess a balance of both technical skills and an understanding of government acquisition.

Coaching for Better (Software) Buying Power in an Agile World
Martin Brown
The extension of Better Buying Power and initiatives to improve information technology should prompt careful consideration of including agile methodologies in the set of tools at the disposal of acquisition professionals.

Why the TEMP Answers ‘Why?’
Thomas L. Conroy II
The Test and Evaluation Master Plan shows how a program will verify and validate system requirements.

Values Take Center Stage
Stan Emelander
Developing and acting on strong values are important for professional success, and the ideal involves congruence between individual and organizational values—often embodied in the organization’s leaders.