ALCOAST 370/18 - OCT 2018 SOLICITATION FOR EISENHOWER SCHOOL SENIOR ACQUISITION PROGRAM FOR CIVILIANS

R 251620 OCT 18
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-9//
TO ALCOAST
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ALCOAST 370/18
COMDTNOTE 12410
SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR EISENHOWER SCHOOL SENIOR ACQUISITION PROGRAM FOR CIVILIANS
1. This ALCOAST solicits GS-14 and GS-15 civilian applicants interested in being
considered for selection to attend the Class of 2020 Eisenhower School for National
Security and Resource Strategy, at Fort Lesley J McNair on the National Defense
University campus. This class convenes in August 2019. Graduates of this program are
awarded a Master of Science (MS) degree in National Resource Strategy. Students are
also enrolled in the Senior Acquisition Course (SAC) as part of their studies.
2. SAC is the preeminent course for members of the federal acquisition workforce and
consists of the entire 10-month Eisenhower School curriculum, complemented by two
prescribed elective courses, which address contemporary and future policy issues in
the field of acquisition. This course is designed to prepare selected civilians,
already highly experienced and well credentialed, for senior leadership and staff
positions throughout the acquisition community. SAC students are fully integrated as
part of the school's student body, a mix of war fighters, operators and joint
specialists; plus support, diplomatic and federal agency personnel, international
fellows, and representatives of American industry.
3. In order to fulfill the objectives of the course, all Eisenhower School SAC
nominees should be Senior-Level (Level III) certified in at least one acquisition
career field. Nominees possessing Mid-Level (Level II) certification with senior
level experience will be considered for course entry on a case-by-case basis.
Additionally, the clearance prerequisite for the course of instruction is SECRET,
which must remain current through the year-long course of instruction.
4. Neither relocation nor Temporary Duty (TDY) expenses are authorized for this program.
5. The required DOD Senior Service School application package is available at the
following link:
http://dhsconnect.dhs.gov/org/comp/mgmt/dhshr/emp/Documents/DoD_Application.pdf.
6. Interested personnel shall submit a PDF copy of the completed application package
to LT Joseph Blinsky at: Joseph.D.Blinsky@uscg.mil, NLT 16 NOV 18.
7. Selection for this opportunity is a two-step process. The submitted packages will
be reviewed by COMDT (CG-9) in late November and forwarded to DHS NLT 03 DEC 18. DHS
will convene a department level panel and select seven candidates from Component
submitted applications. Applicants will be notified of their selection for the program
by DHS OOA 28 FEB 19.
8. If you would like to learn more about the Eisenhower School and the Senior Acquisition
Course, please visit the following link: http://es.ndu.edu/Programs/SeniorAcquisition.aspx.
9. For questions regarding general program administration and the application process,
contact LT Joseph Blinsky at (202) 475-3197.
10. RADM Michael J. Haycock, Assistant Commandant for Acquisition, sends.
11. Internet release is authorized.