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Modernizing Air Force Operations – Secretary of Air Force, Management

Supporting Executive Orders 14179 – Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence and 14158

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Written by Eric Adolphe
Updated over 2 months ago

February 28, 2025

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Executive Summary

The Department of the Air Force (DAF) faces significant challenges in IT investment management due to labor-intensive processes and fragmented data sources. The current Business Mission Area (BMA) environment lacks the necessary tools to streamline enterprise transformation, leading to duplicative initiatives, audit risks, and delays in modernization efforts, including the integration of the Space Force.

Challenge: The DAF’s IT investment management processes are inefficient, requiring extensive manual effort to consolidate and analyze data related to defense business acquisitions, capabilities, trends, and forecasts. Without a holistic and reliable view of IT portfolio management, SAF/MG is unable to fully align IT investments with DAF priorities, hindering enterprise transformation and operational efficiency.

Solution: SAF/MG is transforming the BMA from a siloed structure to a centralized governance model. This transformation will provide real-time insights, enhance oversight, and deliver a holistic view of functional performance metrics. By establishing a robust BMA Enterprise Architecture, decision-makers will have continuous visibility into current progress and future objectives, ensuring alignment with the Global Precision Engagement (GPC) mission.

Solution Delivery Method: Operation of the Software Acquisition Pathway (DOD INSTRUCTION 5000.87)

Return on Investment

  • 30 – 50% Cost Transparency Improvement

  • 45 – 65% Increase in Data-driven Decision-making accuracy

  • 35 - 50% Increase in Operational Efficiency

  • 40 – 60% Increase in Strategic Investment and Planning Alignment

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