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The cover of ARJ Defense Acquisition Research Journal A Publication of the Defense Acquisition University. A trophy with the words Influencing Defense Acquisition Issue 96

ISSN 2156-8391

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The Defense Acquisition Research Journal (ARJ) is a scholarly peer-reviewed journal published by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU). All submissions receive a blind review to ensure impartial evaluation. Articles represent the views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the DAU or the Department of Defense.
A man in glasses looking forwardEngineering a Better IT Program Manager: A Comparative Study of IT PM Education and Training
William J. Parker

This quantitative, exploratory article examines the relationship between Department of Defense information technology (IT) program managers (PMs), their technical education, commercial project management certification, and project management success—also known as project efficiency—for IT PMs. It also examines to what extent project management success in scope, schedule, and cost compares with PMs’ technical education, commercial project management certification, and the effects of interaction between education type and commercial PM certification.

APA Citation:
Parker, W. J. (2021). Engineering a better IT program manager: A comparative study of IT PM education and training. Defense Acquisition Research Journal, 28(2), 130–164. https://doi.org/10.22594/10.22594/dau.20-856.28.02
A plane flyingHow to Bail Out a Defense Contractor: Cases on Securing a Supply Chain in extremis
James M. Hasik

Nine cases of bailouts of defense contractors provide lessons on how to secure a supply chain in extremis.

APA Citation:
Hasik, J. M. (2021). How to bail out a defense contractor: Cases on securing a supply chain in extremis. Defense Acquisition Research Journal, 28(2), 166–189. https://doi.org/10.22594/10.22594/dau.20-858.28.02
A hand holding a bar chartEffective Decision-Making Behaviors for Defense R&D: Accounting for Dynamic Competition
Mark Calafut, Shahram Sarkani, and Thomas A. Mazzuchi

R&D decision making is a key source of value and competitive advantage, which can be optimized for the Post-Competition Value (PCV) of R&D opportunities, rather than for their initial value. Applying this new methodology, the authors determine effective decision-making behaviors that enhance the value of R&D investments for defense industry companies, government laboratories, and nonprofits.

APA Citation:
Calafut, M., Sarkani, S., & Mazzuchi, T. A. (2021). Effective decision-making behaviors for defense R&D: Accounting for dynamic competition. Defense Acquisition Research Journal, 28(2), 190–233. https://doi.org/10.22594/10.22594/dau.20-859.28.02
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