Department of Defense Management at Naval Postgraduate School

Department of Defense Management at Naval Postgraduate School offers both resident and non-resident graduate level degree and certificate programs in program management. These programs were newly accredited by PMI Global Accreditation Center. For more information and to apply see https://lnkd.in/giXQMNca

Here I am earlier today at the Naval Postgraduate School, with a group of my students delivering a poster presentation on their proposed thesis topic. The students are enrolled in a one-year Master of Science in the Department of Defense Management at Naval Postgraduate School Leadership Education and Development program. The degree program provides graduate education and preparation for Junior Officers to serve as Company Officers at the United States Naval Academy for continued future service in the US Navy and United States Marine Corps. In total, six student teams shared their proposed thesis projects based on their work with me during the summer quarter. I’ll be seeing them again in person later in October when I visit the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD to deliver part of my “Communication Strategies for Effective Leadership” course.

Our DDM faculty and students always shine at this event, which connects the NPS community to innovative researchers from around the world. Join us in May for this important conversation! Proposals due November 18.

Congratulations to Dr. Rene G. Rendon, CFCM, CPCM, CPSM, CPSD, C.P.M., PMP on receiving the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Lifetime Achievement Award, the organization's highest award. Why it matters: No submissions are accepted for this award. Instead, the winner is reviewed and selected exclusively by an NCMA awards team. This award is presented annually to a nationally renowned and distinguished NCMA member who has made a significant contribution to contract management and NCMA. It recognizes individuals with a remarkable reputation for professionalism and exceptional achievement in contract management. About our winner: Dr. Rene Rendon, CPCM, CFCM Associate Professor in the Department of Defense Management at Naval Postgraduate School   Dr. Rene Rendon is an associate professor of acquisition management at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, where he teaches and conducts research for the Department of Defense.   Before joining NPS, he retired from the Air Force as a contracting officer, working on programs such as the Peacekeeper ICBM and the F-22 Advanced Tactical Fighter. He also served as a Contracting Squadron Commander and earned the Air Force Outstanding Officer in Contracting Award. Rene joined NCMA in 1986, earning CACM (now CFCM) and CPCM certifications, and later the NCMA Fellow and Outstanding Fellow awards.   He helped establish the NCMA Wyoming and Alamo chapters and has served on the NCMA National Board of Directors. Currently, he is Chair of the Certification Oversight Body and a member of the Standards Consensus Body. He also serves as Editor in Chief of the NCMA Journal of Contract Management.   Rene has received numerous awards, including the NCMA W. Gregor MacFarlan Award for Excellence in Contract Management Research and Writing and the NCMA National Education Award. He also led the Naval Postgraduate School in earning the NCMA Contract Management Education Award.   Dr. Rendon joins an illustrious list of previous awardees. (For those familiar with the work of the Section 809 Panel, you'll see several of the commissioners recognized here!) 2023 - Charlie E. Williams Jr. 2022- Darryl A. Scott MAJGEN (RET.) USAF Bill McNally, Fellow 2021 - Terry Raney, PhD 2019 - Laurence Trowel, CPCM, CFCM 2018 - Al Burman, Fellow 2017 - Elliott Branch, Fellow 2016 - Dee Lee Pictured below, left to right: Heather Gerczak, NCMA President, Rene Rendon, and Kraig Conrad, NCMA CEO. https://lnkd.in/gjUFdT4D Acquisition Research Program at Naval Postgraduate School

Events like this are an important part of the experience at the Department of Defense Management at Naval Postgraduate School (DDM) where international students from more than 15 countries join our U.S. students to work together on solving important problems while building collaborations and friendships. The 2nd Annual International Students Potluck hosted by the DDM Chair, Raymond Jones, welcomed our new international students and their families. Despite the afternoon fog, Syuan-yu Wu, from Taiwan, shared her excitement for arriving in Monterey and starting her graduate degree at DDM. She was joined in excitement by the other students and their families, and by the faculty. Looking forward to great work and strong partnerships! Geraldo Ferrer Karey Shaffer, MBA michelle veenstra johnson Robert Mortlock Mowafiq Alanazi , Ed.D. Todd Lyons Department of Defense Management at Naval Postgraduate School

Lt. Cmdr. Adam Johnson graduates in September with a degree in Defense Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management. He recently participated in the Innovation in Action Student Showcase on campus, where he found that the challenges driving his research project were shared by two Coast Guard officers he met that day. "This connection underscored the importance of knowing that we are not alone in facing these issues. Events like the student showcase are vital as they foster a sense of camaraderie and collaboration among students and faculty across different services and academic disciplines. "By connecting with others, we can share insights, support each other, and collectively work toward solving complex problems, setting a strong foundation for innovation and mutual support in our military and academic careers." Thanks to Naval Postgraduate School Foundation & Alumni Association for hosting this event connecting incoming students with those in the final stages of their degree programs at NPS. Connection drives #innovation! https://lnkd.in/gb56u9hG Acquisition Research Program at Naval Postgraduate School Naval Warfare Studies Institute at Naval Postgraduate School

We're starting off the new quarter with a bang! Hats off to Erik Helzer and Mitchell Friedman, Ed.D., APR for their leadership with this initiative. Naval Postgraduate School Acquisition Research Program at Naval Postgraduate School

It's graduation day at Naval Postgraduate School, and we're celebrating our award winning warrior-scholar graduates. BZ and enjoy the accomplishment! First Row: - Lieutenant Kenneth Jemielity, USN -- Conrad Scholar Award for Distinguished Academic Achievement in Financial Management - Lieutenant Rozel Torrence, USN -- Conrad Scholar Award for Distinguished Academic Achievement in Financial Management - Lieutenant Colonel Sheila Gatinao, Philippine Air Force -- Rear Admiral Thomas R. McClellan Award for Academic Excellence in the Department of Defense Management Second Row: - Commander Ibrahim Youssouf Dabar, Djiboutian Navy -- Louis D. Liskin Award for Excellence in Defense Management - Lieutenant Commander Tristan Skinner, USN -- Naval Supply Systems Command Award for Academic Excellence in Management - Captain Daniel Lim, USMC -- Distinguished Professor Kenneth J. Euske Dean’s Medal for Innovative Contribution to National Defense, and the Department of Defense Management - Lieutenant Commander Diego do Nascimento da Silva, Brazilian Navy -- RADM Donald R. Eaton Logistics Award for Outstanding Achievement Third Row: - Lieutenant Commander Vinicius Wood da Cruz, Brazilian Navy -- Department of the Navy Award for Academic Excellence in Financial Management - Lieutenant Commander Thiago Nascimento da Silva, Brazilian Navy -- RADM Donald R. Eaton Logistics Award for Outstanding Achievement Fourth Row: - Commander Sidney Bjoern Gottwald, German Navy -- Department of Defense Management Faculty Outstanding International Student Award - Major Bradden Van Noy, PMP Van Noy, USA -- Army Acquisition Corps Award for Scholastic Achievement Fifth Row: - Major Chance Yost, USA -- Army Acquisition Corps Award for Scholastic Achievement Not pictured: – Mr. Eric Ly, CIV NAVY, Mr. William Perdue, CIV NAVY and Ms. Tania Teissonniere-Almodovar, CIV NAVY -- CDR Philip A. Murphy-Sweet Memorial Award for Excellence in Acquisition – Ms. Anna McCarthy, CIV Air Force, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia  Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition) Award for Academic Excellence – LT Austin D. (Dumas), USN; LCDR Hans Lauzen, USN -- Distinguished Professor Kenneth J. Euske Dean’s Medal for Innovative Contribution to National Defense, and the Department of Defense Management Shout out to Acquisition Research Program at Naval Postgraduate School for supporting many of these warrior-scholars with their thesis research!

Congratulations to Kelley Poree, lecturer and assistant chair for contract management, for winning the Louis D. Liskin Award for Teaching Excellence in the Department of Defense Management! The Liskin Award is awarded to one faculty member each quarter for "dedication to the learning and intellectual growth of students,” and who “through that dedication had the greatest impact on the individual students and the class as a whole." This award is unique in that it reflects the student vote. Mr. Poree won the popular vote in a poll of resident and distance learning students taken in both the winter and spring quarters. During Academic Year 2024, Mr. Poree instructed more than 120 in-residence and distance learning graduate students in Contract Cost and Price Analysis, Federal Contract Negotiations, Principles of Acquisition and Contract Management, and Acquisition Management and Contract Administration. Throughout this period his teaching has supported NPS curricula in Systems Engineering Management: System Acquisition (522), Defense Contract Management (815), Systems Acquisition Management (816), and Contract Management (835). Mr. Poree’s commitment to students extends beyond the classroom. During this year, he assisted three students with individual preparation for the Certified Professional Contracts Manager certification exam. Mr. Poree is an NPS alum (2008 MBA) and a former contracting officer with the United States Air Force, from which he retired in 2015 as the Chief of Contracts, Development, and Integration Division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Our warrior-scholars nailed it with this vote! The DDM team is proud of Kelley and his many accomplishments, including this prestigious award. Naval Postgraduate School Naval Postgraduate School Foundation & Alumni Association Acquisition Research Program at Naval Postgraduate School

Do you know program management? Want to share your expertise in the classroom? Come work with us! DDM is looking to hire one full-time faculty member specializing in program management. Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Professor of the Practice usually teaches 4 quarters per year. Duty location of Monterey CA. DDM faculty work in a collegial environment teaching mid-career military professionals with a wealth of operational experience and aptitude to be the next generation of defense leaders. Class content, discussions, and research projects are intellectually stimulating and have a direct impact on the nation’s military readiness. Applications due as soon as possible. Start date: October 1, 2024. Learn more and apply now! https://lnkd.in/gxtTvZqg The Naval Postgraduate School is a defense-focused graduate university offering master’s and doctoral degrees in fields of study core to Naval-unique needs, the U.S. Armed Forces, DOD civilians and international partners. The Department of Defense Management at Naval Postgraduate School leads efforts to innovate how the Department of Defense designs, develops, and delivers capabilities to the field. DDM offers Master of Science degrees in contract management, financial management, logistics management, manpower systems analysis, and program management. Learn more about DDM: https://nps.edu/web/ddm Spread the word! Acquisition Research Program at Naval Postgraduate School The Acquisition Innovation Research Center (AIRC) Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting Naval Warfare Studies Institute at Naval Postgraduate School Greg Lewis Naval Postgraduate School Foundation & Alumni Association Robert Borka Robert Mortlock Mitchell Friedman, Ed.D., APR Pete Modigliani Matt MacGregor