practices and improved government performance. Successful acquisition outcomes are a direct result of having the right personnel develop, manage, and oversee agency acquisitions in accordance with sound acquisition management principles. The annual AHCP is a means to strengthen the acquisition workforce to improve acquisition outcomes. agency’s For successful acquisition human capital planning, agencies must consider, among other things, specific mission objectives, high-priority performance goals and the variety and complexity of agency acquisitions. Further, agencies are encouraged to review GAO and IG reports or other information to identify areas of focus. Please begin by answering the questions below related to your mission and the agency’s management of your acquisition workforce in FY12, as well as your goals for agency’s managing the acquisition workforce in the future. Data from your FY12 template has been and is highlighted in light yellow. Review and modify pre-populated data, as appropriate. Changes do not need to be identified or tracked. What mission? is your agency’s USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management. Please describe significant accomplishments in managing and strengthening your agency’s the acquisition workforce in FY12. Processed 2,124 certification requests for the Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) program. That includes: Approved 153 Federal Acquisition Certification in Contacting (FAC-C) applications Approved 1,964 Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer Representatives (FAC-COR) applications Approved 7 Federal Acquisition Certification for Program/Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) applications Monitored continuous learning for 4,471 certifications and over 98% met all OFPP/FAI established continuous learning requirements. Continued to leverage inexpensive training strategies to acquisition prepare USDA’s workforce in an effective and efficient manner. Initiated internal reviews within several contracting activities to identify opportunities for improving outcomes of the acquisition workforce. What are the most critical challenges in managing acquisition workforce? your agency’s Insufficient low, or no, cost training options for workforce members not located in the Washinigton DC area. Also, it is often challenging for workforce members located in the Washington DC area to reserve available slots due to high demand.
practices and improved government performance. Successful acquisition outcomes are a direct result of having the right personnel develop, manage, and oversee agency acquisitions in accordance with sound acquisition management principles. The annual AHCP is a means to strengthen the agency’s acquisition workforce to improve acquisition outcomes. For successful acquisition human capital planning, agencies must consider, among other things, specific mission objectives, high-priority performance goals and the variety and complexity of agency acquisitions. Further, agencies are encouraged to review GAO and IG reports or other information to identify areas of focus. Please begin by answering the questions below related to your agency’s mission and the management of your agency’s acquisition workforce in FY12, as well as your goals for managing the acquisition workforce in the future. Data from your FY12 template has been and is highlighted in light yellow. Review and modify pre-populated data, as appropriate. Changes do not need to be identified or tracked. What is your agency’s mission? USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management. Please describe your agency’s significant accomplishments in managing and strengthening the acquisition workforce in FY12. Processed 2,124 certification requests for the Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) program. That includes: Approved 153 Federal Acquisition Certification in Contacting (FAC-C) applications Approved 1,964 Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer Representatives (FAC-COR) applications Approved 7 Federal Acquisition Certification for Program/Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) applications Monitored continuous learning for 4,471 certifications and over 98% met all OFPP/FAI established continuous learning requirements. Continued to leverage inexpensive training strategies to prepare USDA’s acquisition workforce in an effective and efficient manner. Initiated internal reviews within several contracting activities to identify opportunities for improving outcomes of the acquisition workforce. What are the most critical challenges in managing your agency’s acquisition workforce? Insufficient low, or no, cost training options for workforce members not located in the Washinigton DC area. Also, it is often challenging for workforce members located in the Washington DC area to reserve available slots due to high demand.