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Acquisition Strategies for Digitally Engineered Systems

Acquisition Systems Engineering for Defense and Government Programs

Dive deep into modern acquisitions practices tailored to digitally engineered systems with our customizable five-day course for teams. You’ll explore the latest regulatory updates, including the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) from DAU, and gain practical insights into adapting traditional systems engineering for emerging technologies and innovation. 

  • Learners Foundational
  • Time Client definable
  • Duration 5 Days; Definable
  • Program Type Customizable Programs
  • Certificate Type Certificate
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  • Program Number SEAcquisitions-Custom
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Dive deep into modern acquisitions practices tailored to digitally engineered systems with our customizable five-day course for teams. You’ll explore the latest regulatory updates, including the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) from DAU, and gain practical insights into adapting traditional systems engineering for emerging technologies and innovation. 

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Acquisition Strategies for Digitally Engineered Systems

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Acquisition Strategies for Digitally Engineered Systems offers a deep dive into modern systems engineering practices tailored to digitally engineered systems. This five-day program integrates the latest regulatory updates, including the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) from DAU, with practical applications of traditional systems engineering, digital engineering tools like Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and Agile methodologies. The course combines industry expert-led presentations with hands-on exercises, preparing participants to navigate today's acquisition landscape with agility and consistency.

As a customizable program for organizations, you can build team proficiencies to manage acquisitions of cutting-edge technologies, including AI/ML, advanced manufacturing, autonomous systems, biotechnology, energy solutions, advanced communications, high-performance/ quantum computing, robotics, and software systems. 

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This certificate program focuses on acquisition strategies and practices required for adaptive program development and implementation. Participants will learn how to assess technical reviews and audits, with an eye toward monitoring and managing program execution and planning.

In addition, participants will:

  • Understand the advantages and pitfalls of digital engineering and adaptive acquisitions

  • Select the appropriate Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering 
deliverables for a given acquisition

  • Apply the DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) and Acquisition Pathways approaches to 
improve the acquisition process

  • Apply and evaluate Agile methodologies for their potential to streamline acquisition timelines 
and enhance project adaptability

  • Conduct thorough analysis of alternatives, lifecycle cost estimates, and technical evaluations 
in alignment with modern DoD guidelines

Caltech CTME can customize the length and content of this program to your organization’s specific needs and challenges. We can include specific technologies, such as artificial intelligence, DevOps, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. Through pre/post-course exercises, industry-specific case studies, or hands-on exercises, we can provide a learning experience that aligns with your objectives and supports your team's development.

  • Introduction to Systems Engineering and Modern Acquisition Frameworks

  • High-Performance Systems Engineering Teams and Workforce Management

  • Digital Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering

  • Evaluating Proposals for Weaknesses and Pitfalls

  • Managing System Requirements in an Adaptive Environment

  • Technical Evaluation and Audits for Adaptive Digital Systems

Acquisitions engineers, program managers, defense contractors, and professionals involved in program management and system development, especially those who are transitioning to or working within the frameworks of modern acquisition strategies and digital engineering tools.

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Rob Renner

Project Management, Systems Engineering

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Pasadena, California 91125
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