The NCMA DC Chapter is thrilled to kick off our new Technology Acquisition Series, which will cover critical topics in this rapidly evolving discipline each month. We are honored to welcome Mr. Ed Keller, Director of Contracting for the U.S. Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, as our first speaker! The virtual meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday, February 23 from 12:15-1:00pm Eastern.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER: D. Edward Keller Jr. is Director of Contracting for the Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) and a member of the Senior Executive Service. Alongside the director, he directs contracting activities executing $4 billion a year for selected study, development, and fielding activities involving 40 programs tasked directly by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force.
Additionally, Mr. Keller is Director of Contracting, Air Force Special Access Programs (SAP). He is responsible for oversight and support of the Air Force SAP and Classified Contracting portfolio at Headquarters Air Force level valued at greater than $40 billion and senior level advocacy and training for 650 military and civilian acquisition professionals. He is the senior adviser to the Service Acquisition Executive on acquisition strategy, execution and policy and procedures for classified and SAP contracting.
Join Mr. Keller during this virtual session for a candid discussion on the RCO background, successes, best practices, resources, and opportunities.