The Assistant Secretary of the Navy Research, Development & Acquisition, ASN (RDA), has the authority and accountability for all acquisition functions and programs, and for enforcement of OUSD (A&S) procedures.
The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology), ASA (ALT) mission is to develop, acquire, field and sustain the world's best equipment and services through efficient leveraging of technologies and capabilities to meet current and future Army needs.
The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SAF/AQ) is responsible for research, development and non-space acquisition activities.
The Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) mission is to develop, test and field an integrated, layered, Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) to defend the United States, its deployed forces, allies and friends against all ranges of enemy ballistic missiles in all phases of flight.
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) is a DoD Combat Support Agency that ensures the integrity of the contracting process and provides a broad range of contract-procurement management services.
The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) provides audit and financial advisory services to DoD and other federal entities responsible for acquisition and contract administration.
Defense Acquisition University (DAU) provides a global learning environment to develop qualified acquisition, requirements and contingency professionals who deliver and sustain effective and affordable warfighting capabilities.
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is in charge of designing, building, launching and maintaining America’s intelligence satellites.
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) provides timely, relevant and accurate geospatial intelligence in support of national security.
The National Security Agency (NSA) leads the U.S. Government in cryptology and enables Computer Network Operations (CNO) in order to gain a decision advantage.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that investigates how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the government agency responsible for the civilian space program.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has the responsibility for providing safe and efficient aerospace system with a vision that integrates achievements in safety, security, efficiency and environmental compatibility.
The Department of Energy (DOE) addresses America’s energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.
NDIA Integrated Program Management Division (IPMD) is the primary forum for maintaining Industry and Government working relationships to promote disciplined program performance management methodologies for planning and executing programs.
Program Management Institute (PMI) is a professional membership association for project, program and portfolio management profession.
College of Performance Management (CPM) is a professional organization dedicated to developing and disseminating the principals and practices of earned value management and other project performance management techniques.
AACE International is a non-profit association providing the total cost management community with resources to enhance their performance.
