Can a DAF-Wide Approach to Talent Management Meet the Needs of the USSF and USAF Acquisition Workforce?

The Department of the Air Force (DAF) manages the acquisition workforce as a whole in the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and the U.S. Air Force (USAF). The authors assess whether the DAF's current acquisition workforce management and development structures can meet the needs of both services. They pinpoint potential misalignments and make recommendations to address them.