Dr. Theresa Smith, Deputy Joint Program Executive Officer for Armaments & Ammunition (far left) and Chris Grassano, Director, U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center (far right), join graduates (front row) Ryan Johnson, Meredith Carvalho, Manish Bhatt, and (back row) James Wiltz, John Troup, Elias Vainchenker.
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PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. — The next generation of leaders at Picatinny Arsenal marked a significant milestone this May—graduating from the Army Senior Service College Fellowship (SSCF) program.
The graduates are celebrating the completion of a rigorous 10-month educational journey designed to prepare senior-level civilians for pivotal leadership roles within the Army's acquisition community.
This year's graduates include: Ryan Johnson, Meredith Carvalho, Manish Bhatt, James Wiltz, John Troup, and Elias Vainchenker.
The SSCF program, run under the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) and sponsored by the Office of the Army Director, Acquisition Career Management (DACM), offers a unique senior leadership development opportunity. It aims to equip fellows with the skills and knowledge necessary for positions such as Product and Project Manager, Program Executive Officer, and other key acquisition leadership roles.
The program is recognized by its three foundational pillars: Leadership, Acquisition, and National Security. These pillars guide the curriculum and experiences of the fellows, ensuring they are well-prepared to take on broader responsibilities and contribute effectively to the Army's mission. After graduation, fellows are expected to transition into broadening positions that ideally offer greater responsibility and impact.
As the Picatinny class of SSCF graduates, they join a distinguished group of leaders who are ready to take on the challenges of tomorrow. Their dedication and hard work have prepared them to make significant contributions to the Army and beyond.
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