The Contracting Experience - Episode 56: The Program Manager Perspective

Published: June 14, 2024, 4:38 p.m.

b'This episode of The Contracting Experience features Shane Boulware, Program Manager, for Airborne Warning and Control System E-3 Modernization Branch, Hanscom Air Force Base. In addition to his full-time civilian job, Boulware is also a reservist in the contracting career field at the Defense Contract Management Agency, National Capital Region. Boulware offers insights into the similarities and differences between the two career fields and emphasizes the importance of their collaboration for mission success. Additionally, he talks about the critical nature of teamwork and communication between program managers and contracting professionals, illustrating how joint efforts drive innovation and efficiency in defense projects.\\n\\nAcronyms:\\nAAF \\u2013 Adaptive Acquisition Framework\\nAFLCMC \\u2013 Air Force Life Cycle Management Center\\nAFFARS \\u2013 Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement\\nAWACS \\u2013 Airborne Warning and Control System\\nCO \\u2013 Contracting Officer\\nDFARS \\u2013 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement\\nFAR \\u2013 Federal Acquisition Regulation\\nFM \\u2013 Financial Management\\nJA \\u2013 Judge Advocate\\nPGI \\u2013 Procedures, Guidance, and Information\\nPM \\u2013 Program Management\\n\\nIf you would like to share feedback on the podcast, please submit via thecontractingexperience@gmail.com.\\n\\nRegister at https://www.dvidshub.net/ to access transcripts of the podcast.'