DoD Software Acquisition Workshop A New Approach

Description

U.S. national security increasingly relies on software to execute missions, integrate and collaborate with allies, and manage the defense enterprise. However, fielding new software-based capabilities it takes too long, is too expensive, and exposes warfighters to unacceptable risk by delaying their access to tools they need to ensure mission success.  The current approach to software development is based on traditional acquisition norms and has become source of risk to DoD.  The ability to develop, procure, assure, deploy, and continuously improve software is a process that will fundamentally change DoD acquisition. The National Defense Strategy acknowledges that DoD’s ability to adapt and respond to quickly changing threats is now determined by its ability to develop and deploy software to the field rapidly.

The purpose of this workshop is to explore with visionary leaders how software acquisition must change, examine critical issues such as workforce abilities, and hear from DoD leaders about how they are acquiring software differently.

Keynote Speaker

Jeff Boleng
Senior Advisor for Software Acquisition
USD A&S, Department of Defense

*Please note: This event is closed to the press.