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dc.contributor.advisorGera, Ralucca
dc.contributor.advisorMaddox, Janie
dc.contributor.authorBraswell, Russell
dc.contributor.authorLichtig, Jeffrey
dc.dateMar-14
dc.date.accessioned2014-05-23T15:19:11Z
dc.date.available2014-05-23T15:19:11Z
dc.date.issued2014-03
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10945/41351
dc.description.abstractThe procurement process is designed to be a three-way relationship between the buying command(s), the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), and the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). Over the last 40 years, these entities have evolved independently of one another. Many of the re-organizations and policy changes were not coordinated outside the organizations, and as a result, the current working relationship between these entities is not at an optimal level. For DOD program managers, a working knowledge of these organizations is critical to delivering projects on time and on budget. To assist program managers in creating a more effective and efficient acquisition cycle, we propose a joint-applied-project through NPS to address the following: Research the original intent of the three organizations and map out the intended workflow/responsibilities within the acquisition mission. Research and document major changes in the evolution of each agency over the past 40 years. Apply Lean six-sigma principles to the DOD Acquisition team organization and processes, including: a. Develop a responsibility/process map for the three agencies based on current policies. b. Review our findings for overlap/redundancy, miscommunication, and other opportunities efficiency improvement within the acquisition process.en_US
dc.description.urihttp://archive.org/details/streamliningcqui1094541351
dc.publisherMonterey, California: Naval Postgraduate Schoolen_US
dc.rightsThis publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.en_US
dc.titleStreamlining the acquisition process: a DCAA field-grade perspectiveen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dc.contributor.departmentBusiness & Public Policy (GSBPP)
dc.subject.authorDCAA Defense Contract Audit Agencyen_US
dc.subject.authorDCMA Defense Contract Management Agencyen_US
dc.subject.authorAFSPC Air Force Space Commanden_US
dc.subject.authorSMC Space and Missile Systems Center (Los Angeles Air Force Base)en_US
dc.subject.authorCFI Command Feedback Initiativeen_US
dc.subject.authorLean Six-Sigmaen_US
dc.subject.authorLean Business Processesen_US
dc.subject.authorDPAP Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policyen_US
dc.subject.authorContract Negotiationen_US
dc.subject.authorAuditingen_US
dc.description.serviceSenior Auditor, Defense Contract Audit Agency;Field Detachment Supervisor, Defense Contract Audit Agencyen_US
etd.thesisdegree.nameMaster Of Science In Program Managementen_US
etd.thesisdegree.levelMastersen_US
etd.thesisdegree.disciplineProgram Managementen_US
etd.thesisdegree.grantorNaval Postgraduate Schoolen_US
dc.description.distributionstatementApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited.


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