What is DAWIA?
“DAWIA” is an acronym for the 1990 Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (Title 10 U.S.C. 1701-1764). DAWIA’s purpose is to improve the effectiveness of the military and civilian acquisition workforce through enhanced education, training and career development and thereby improve the acquisition process. DAWIA requires the DOD to establish formal career paths for those people who want to pursue careers in acquisition. DOD has accomplished this by dividing acquisition positions into position categories and establishing a formal certification process. If you hold a designated acquisition position, DOD’s certification standards apply to you. There may also be DAWIA legal qualification requirements that apply to you.
