Acq Workforce- Cyber, Network, & Bus Sys

Acq Workforce- Cyber Network, & Bus Sys, under the Air Force's Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) Management Support budget activity, aims to equip U.S. and allied forces with operational weapon systems in support of military and national security operations. The program focuses on providing cutting-edge weapon systems and sustainment capabilities through the acquisition and product support workforce. This includes overseeing acquisition programs throughout their life cycle, from material solution analysis to production and deployment. The program supports both civilian pay and non-pay support requirements and is essential for maintaining the technical and business capabilities needed for effective management of acquisition programs.

The specific objectives of this program include funding the direct acquisition workforce to support all phases of acquisition programs, including technology development, engineering and manufacturing development, production, deployment, and operations and support. The program also aims to provide management tools and technical capabilities necessary for overseeing Cyber, Network, and Business Systems acquisition programs throughout their life cycle. Additionally, the program supports civilian pay and non-pay support requirements to ensure the effective functioning of the acquisition workforce. These objectives align with the broader mission of equipping U.S. and allied forces with operational weapon systems in support of military and national security operations.