What Happened
Addressing The Shortage Of Contract Specialists In Federal Procurement
The US Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC) is addressing the shortage of contracting specialists through the Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program. The program offers fully paid collegiate experience and guaranteed employment in exchange for a civil service commitment. Contract specialists need analytical and AI-integrated critical thinking skills, which the SMART Program aims to provide. According to the article, the USAASC is working to create a habitat for young talent to grow and develop, as reported by Unknown Source.