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2 Defense Acquisition Process, Data, and Workforce: The Short Version
Pages 19-23

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... For example, a capability that is urgently needed by the operat­ing forces usually follows a compressed development and production schedule of less than two years, but the authori­ties and definition of "­urgent" is carefully controlled by Congress given the flexibilities they offer. In contrast, a major military capability is typically developed and procured over a longer period of time, often years with continued procurement and sustainment for d ­ ecades.
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... 20   FIGURE 2.1  Adaptive Acquisition Framework. SOURCE: Department of Defense.
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... While some data flows from the military departments into common DoD-wide data systems, there are still extensive data sets within each department using differing terminologies -- even when referring to the same concept or piece of information -- which magnifies the complexity of accessing and analyzing data across DoD. The nature of what is being purchased governs the specificity and review process associated with the acquisition process and the tailoring of that process to the specific system in question.
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... . However, in October 2020, DAU released "CENG 002: Data Analytics for DoD Acquisition Managers Credential." According to the DAU catalog, CENG 002 is a 32-hour course introducing data science to mid-level acquisition workforce managers in all career fields seeking to use data to inform decisions.
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... 2019. Assessing Department of Defense Use of Data Analytics and Enabling Data Management to Improve Acquisition Outcomes.
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