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Veterans Affairs Acquisition Academy (VAAA)

 

Acquisition Brain Drain; Episode 68 Government Contracting Weekly

March 9, 2014

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Federal procurement professionals are under intense strain due to retirements, downsizing, and an increased demand for contract professionals.  Guests, Melissa Starinsky, VA Affairs Acquisition Academy, RADM Lenn Vincent, Defense Acquisition University, and Steve Schooner, GWU discuss the challenges facing acquisition professionals and the steps being taken to address this “brain drain.”

 

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