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Business Process Re-engineering 4: Major Program Support is one of 10 groups formed from a cross section of Defense Contract Management Agency subject matter experts to develop agile business practices and optimize customer support. The 13-member team is charged with improving MPS Program Assessment Reporting creation to improve actionable acquisition insight delivery to customers.

June 20, 2016

Major Program Support BPR promises changes

“We expect agency customers to receive reporting in a more real-time fashion, which will fortify the impact of the actionable insight provided,” said Shaun Lanham, the MPS focal point/senior engineer.

Army Col. William Robare speaks with Air Force Lt. Gen. Wendy Masiello, Defense Contract Management Agency director, during a 2015 visit to DCMA Detroit. Robare will depart Detroit June 21 after 40 months in command.

June 17, 2016

Grand Rapids navigates swift OTD boost

The DCMA Grand Rapids GE Aviation contract management team increased on-time delivery from 48 to 98 percent in just nine months.

Kathy Butera, Defense Contract Management Agency Human Capital director, looks on as Air Force Lt. Gen. Wendy Masiello, agency director, talks with DCMA professionals during a recent three-day training workshop. (DCMA photo by Patrick Tremblay)

June 16, 2016

Mission support training foot-stomps agency responsibilities

Hundreds of mission support personnel gather for a 'same page' check-in.

Navy Capt. Sonya Ebright passes through the sideboys at the start of Defense Contract Management Agency International's change of command ceremony at Fort Lee, Virginia, May 23. Ebright assumed command from Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven who had presided over the agency's international contract administration operations in 26 different countries overseeing 9,600 contracts totaling over $75 billion in program value.

June 10, 2016

Worldwide change of command

Leadership of DCMA International transitions with change of command ceremony.

Thirty Defense Contract Management Agency Huntsville team members recently participated in a two-mile walk/run in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The command hosted several events throughout the day, including a presentation led by Tracy Anderson, the agency's Central Regional Command Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program victim advocate.

June 9, 2016

Huntsville launches colorful solution to dark subject

“Her message was clear: sexual assault is an unfortunate reality. We all have a responsibility to do our part; if you see something, say something,” said Stacy Soldon, a DCMA Huntsville contract administrator.

June 2, 2016

DCMA employee completes Boston Marathon shadow run in Afghanistan

More than 350 troops, coalition forces and civilians participated in the event.

Tina Vetreno received the first-place individual award for headquarters and major command level contributions in budget formulation and execution during a ceremony held in Orlando, Florida, June 1. Specifically, she was recognized by undersecretary of defense (comptroller) and chief financial officer for improving operational full-time equivalent execution for Defense Contract Management Agency offices.

May 31, 2016

Hard work pays dividends for resource analyst

New initiatives in resource planning result in DoD-level award.

The DCMA Critical Days of Summer safety campaign runs between Memorial Day and Labor Day, serving as a reminder to balance summer activities with safety.

May 26, 2016

DCMA Safety issues summer wake-up call

FORT LEE, Va. — The highest number of after work injuries and deaths occur over the next three months. DCMA’s Critical Days of Summer campaign serves as a reminder to balance summer activities with safety.