EMD phase
The Defense Acquisition Executive
The Under Secretary of Defense
Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE)
The secretary of defense is a cabinet position and a part of the executive branch.
The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is administered by the Department of Defense (DoD). Specifically, it is managed by the Defense Acquisition Regulations System within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment. DFARS provides regulations that govern the acquisition process for defense-related contracts, supplementing the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Army captain working in the CIS Program Office as an engineer in a designated acquisition position. Civilian intern in an Air Force acquisition career development program.
PEO stands for Program Executive Officer in the U.S. Department of Defense. PEOs are responsible for overseeing the development and acquisition of specific defense programs, ensuring they meet performance, cost, and schedule objectives. They play a crucial role in managing large-scale projects, coordinating resources, and facilitating communication between various stakeholders within the defense acquisition system.
DAU (Defense Acquisition University)
defense federal acquisition regulation supplement (DFARS) 222.17
DoDI 5000.02, Operation of the Defense Acquisition System
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 222.17
Except for the Attorney General, executive department heads are called Secretaries such as Secretary of State,Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Treasury, etc.