U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

Initiatives

ASD(A) has set aggressive goals with critical underlying strategic and operational initiatives that have already increased competition, reduced cycle time, and broadened communications. Fact sheets on our leading initiatives are made available here in print-ready form.

Enabling Effective Project Management

The Earned Value Management System (EVMS) is a widely accepted industry best practice for project management that is being used across the Department of Defense (DoD), the federal government and the commercial sector.

Led by DCMA

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Program Manager Empowerment and Accountability

Enhancing the role of program managers in DoD's acquisition process, as required by Section 853 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007.

Led by S&TS

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Robotics Technology Consortium

Learn more about how the DoD, Industry and Academia partner to develop innovative robotics technology.

Led by S&TS

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