Acquisition Dynamics

This work is creating a virtual laboratory for simulating joint program behaviors—allowing us to develop and test mitigation and solution approaches to evaluate their efficacy in resolving the problems. In addition, gaining a deeper understanding of the dynamics at work in joint programs will help Joint Program Office (JPO) staff anticipate issues. Enabling better decision-making on the part of acquisition leaders and staff will produce better program outcomes for the DoD.

This effort seeks to improve the operation of joint acquisition programs by understanding the forces that produce poor outcomes and by testing methods for overcoming those forces that include policy changes (for JPOs, services, and the DoD) and improved educational methods (for Defense Acquisition University, et al).