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The Defense Contract Management Agency’s September 2017 Roundup gives a quick look at stories recently featured on www.dcma.mil. Visit the DCMA homepage regularly to read about these stories and more.

Oct. 26, 2017

DCMA Roundup October

DCMA's Roundup provides a quick look at stories featuring agency team members.

DCMA Downrange. (DCMA graphic by Cheryl Jamieson and Elizabeth Szoke)

Sept. 20, 2017

DCMA Downrange: contracting professional returns to Afghanistan

FORT LEE, Va. — DCMA Downrange is a series highlighting agency civilians who deploy in support of the U.S. Central Command.

Graphic of U.S. Constitution with article title overlaid.

Sept. 15, 2017

DoD observes Constitution Day, Citizenship Day

The Department of Defense will observe Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on Sept. 17 and Constitution Week Sept. 17-23.

My DCMA: Wolf Patrick

Sept. 5, 2017

My DCMA: Wolf Patrick, quality assurance lead examiner

FORT LEE, Va. — My DCMA showcases the agency's workforce. Today we meet Wolf Patrick.

In March 2012 the then 49-year-old Mara Chambers joined Defense Contract Management Agency Aircraft Integrated Maintenance Operations Oklahoma City as a GS-5 procurement technician. She had no idea she would soon be undertake a major career shift and begin change professional outlook forever. One her office’s mission responsibilities includes providing contract administration and contractor logistics support services on multiple platforms managed by Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma (pictured). (DCMA graphic by Stephen Hickok)

Aug. 29, 2017

Mid-life moxie: administrator earns golden opportunity as Keystone

“I am grateful for the opportunity to succeed in a field that I had not planned and did not know that I would enjoy,” said Mara Chambers.

For Defense Contract Management Agency Dayton, the path to excellence in its warfighter support mission is through an engaged workforce, armed with the tools and mindset to solve complex problems. To build that culture, the Dayton team designed a process called Efficiency-Driven Growth and Excellence, known as EDGE. (DCMA graphic by Cheryl Jamieson)

Aug. 28, 2017

New process sharpens Dayton’s EDGE

DCMA Dayton incorporates a command-wide approach to getting results for its customers while building the leaders of tomorrow.

Air Force Col. Eric Obergfell (center), instructed his extended team of contracting professionals at Defense Contract Management Agency Dayton, Indianapolis and Cleveland that Continuous Process Improvement was a priority more than 24 months ago. Team members have embraced the initiative and success has followed. (DCMA graphic by Thomas Perry)

Aug. 22, 2017

Dayton’s ongoing CPI efforts spark innovation, results

DAYTON, Ohio — “I am super proud our team and excited to share the process improvements we have made with other CMOs,” said Col. Eric Obergfell.

Maura Walsh is a contracts supervisory team leader at Defense Contract Management Agency Springfield in New Jersey. She has been a part of the DCMA team for eight years. (Photo courtesy of Maura Walsh)

Aug. 21, 2017

My DCMA: Maura Walsh, contracts supervisory team leader

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — My DCMA showcases the agency’s experienced and diverse workforce.

While reporting numbers have remained consistent since its launch, agency employees are still favoring the Department of Defense reporting system over the direct-to-investigator internal reporting option. The agency IG is working to reverse this trend by reaffirming its independence and fortifying employee trust.

Aug. 16, 2017

DCMA IG launches in pursuit of excellence

New directorate aims to improve warfighter support.

Amber Veliz, a contracting intern at Defense Contract Management Agency Los Angeles, participated in an academic program at the University of Arizona in June designed to help veterans excel in college and their future careers. (Photo courtesy of Amber Veliz)

July 31, 2017

Program helps veterans make smooth transition to college and new career

LOS ANGELES — Amber Veliz participated in an academic program at the University of Arizona in June designed to help veterans excel in college and their future careers.