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Combining expertise and proven methodologies to optimize technology transition
Acquisition Systems Associates (ASA) is a defense engineering and systems acquisition consulting practice specializing in Department of Defense acquisition support, systems engineering, and technology transition. It helps government and defense clients navigate the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) to accelerate fielding of critical capabilities across domains including airborne ISR, armored ground vehicles, missile systems, and space vehicles. The practice leverages structured methodologies to transition technologies from concept to warfighter delivery.
Assists clients in navigating Department of Defense acquisition pathways, from requirements development to strategy execution.
Applies comprehensive systems engineering principles from concept development through to warfighter delivery.
Accelerates technology transition by leading rapid prototyping activities and evaluating system readiness.
Provides project controls, risk management, and analytics to optimize program schedules, budgets, and operational performance.
Provides instructor-led educational programs and hands-on workshops to teach modern defense acquisition frameworks.
2021 | US Army Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center | Defense
Supported the US Army Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center by assessing technologies and requirements to identify efficient Adaptive Acquisition pathways. Implemented seminars on Middle-Tier Acquisition (MTA) strategies and applied the Agile Integrated Methodology to Optimize System Transition (AimOST) framework to multiple projects.
View project source2021 | Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) | Defense
Provided technical support for Prototyping and Experimentation (P&E) to identify, develop, and demonstrate multi-domain technologies. Developed and implemented the Planning, Financial, Analysis, Tracking Tool (PFATT) to support financial analysis.
View project source2021 | 704 Test Group, Aerospace Survivability and Safety Office | Aerospace
Conducted survivability analysis supported by high fidelity modeling for the Aerospace Survivability and Safety Office under the 704 Test Group.
View project source2014 | Modeling & Simulation Enterprise (MSE), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering | Defense
Provided systems engineering and modeling and simulation (M&S) technical leadership across the Department of Defense. Co-developed a Simulation Interoperability Readiness Level framework to enable rapid mission rehearsal and reduce operational risk.
View project source2016 | PEO Defense Healthcare Management System | Healthcare
Analyzed schedule risks, tracked incident reports, and evaluated system performance to support successful test and evaluation. Delivered quality assurance and deployment training to ensure the system met customer needs.
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