June 11, 2025

My DCMA: Air Force Capt. Damian Cordiel, lead contract administrator

HAZELWOOD, Missouri — “I like working at DCMA because I get to work on different contracts from various Department of Defense organizations, including the Air Force, Navy, Army, DLA, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, also known as DARPA,” said Air Force Capt. Damian Cordiel.

May 9, 2023

DCMA helps ensure timely delivery of critical submarine components

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — The timely intervention of a DCMA Naval Special Emphasis Operations quality assurance specialist ensured a critical component for a Los Angeles-class attack submarine was delivered with minimal delays, moving the submarine closer to returning to the fleet and resuming its role in deterring aggression and ensuring freedom of the seas.

Jan. 11, 2023

FIRM Center leads agency’s PIEE transfer effort to modernize e-tool standardization, access

FORT LEE, Va. — The undertaking required a large multifunctional team from the agency and its outside partners to identify requirements and participate in development.

Dec. 1, 2021

Total Force director reflects on his tenure as his departure nears

FORT LEE, Va. — Michael Beaupre’s next assignment will be at the DCAA at Fort Belvoir where he will serve as the assistant director of Human Capital and Resource Management.

Feb. 16, 2021

DCMA transforms training with proven program

FORT LEE, Va. — New Learning Management System will drive ‘spectrum of learning’ at agency.

July 15, 2020

DCMA Atlanta deputy director retires with leadership legacy

ATLANTA — Vivian Hill started her career as a GS-3 secretary with the Defense Contract Administration Services Management Area Inglewood in California in 1979. She has been the DCMA Atlanta deputy for 15 years.

March 5, 2020

A History of Defense Contract Administration

FORT LEE, Va. — U.S. defense contract administration from 1775 to the creation of DCMA.

Oct. 10, 2019

DCMA Hampton oversees agency’s parachute contracts

FORT EUSTIS, Va. — “We want to continue to enhance the service we provide to our customers. Their feedback is important,” said Cindy Monohan, who is DCMA’s lead program integrator for the high-visibility parachute commodity.