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An F-15 aircraft engine burns bright during a test.

Feb. 2, 2021

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — A DCMA jet-engine component technical review of “scrap” found the material could be returned to service, saving the government $6 million.

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Jan. 26, 2021

Payday without delay

FORT LEE, Va. — PPWG standardized processes to ensure contractors are paid in a timely manner.

A man stands in an office hallway with a wall of portraits behind him

Jan. 13, 2021

Karkainen’s 51 years of service — Priceless

SEATTLE — Paul Karkainen, a Defense Contract Management Agency price and cost analyst, retired Jan. 2 after 51 years of contract-related civil service.

Smiling man wears dress shirt with blue bow tie

Dec. 7, 2020

My DCMA: Andrew Josephs, lead termination contracting officer

BOSTON — My DCMA showcases the agency’s experienced and diverse workforce.

Sept. 28, 2020

My DCMA: John Tverberg, quality assurance specialist

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — My DCMA showcases the agency’s experienced and diverse workforce. In recognition of the agency’s 20th anniversary that started March 27, throughout the year employees will discuss their future goals for the organization and themselves.

Sept. 14, 2020

My DCMA: Jimmie LeRoy, management analyst

FORT LEE, Va. — My DCMA showcases the agency’s experienced and diverse workforce. In recognition of the agency’s 20th anniversary that started March 27, throughout the year employees will discuss their future goals for the organization and themselves.

A female wearing a black blazer stands in front of the American flag.

March 10, 2020

Contracts specialist reflects on her Keystone experience and impact

FORT LEE, Va. — Sherri Hood made a financial sacrifice and took a pay cut when she joined the DCMA team in 2007, but she said it was worth it.

DCMA team stands on stairs in front of donated supplies.

Feb. 24, 2020

Fort Worth delivers supplies to military kids

FORT WORTH, Texas — Yvette Jackson, a contract administrator at Lockheed Martin Fort Worth, has organized more than 25 employee events during her tenure there.

Service member gives other service member hand signals.

Feb. 3, 2020

High-dollar contracts announced, DCMA will administer

FORT LEE, Va. — The agency currently manages approximately 310,000 contracts with an overall total value of $7.16 trillion, and authorizes an average of $780 million in contractor payments per business day.