[Mission Driven Series] Transforming Defense Acquisition With Maj. Gen. Alice Treviño

Maj. Gen. Alice W. Treviño is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting at the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the US Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. In this role, she oversees all contracting activities, supporting the acquisition of weapons systems, logistics operations, and enterprise efforts for the Department of the Air Force. With over 30 years of service, she leads a global team of nearly 9,000 contracting professionals executing programs worth approximately $99 billion annually. Maj. Gen.Treviño is recognized for her leadership in innovation, workforce development, and the advancement of integrated contracting capabilities critical to national defense. In this episode… Navigating the complexities of defense contracting can be overwhelming — especially when outdated systems, workforce shortages, and evolving global threats converge. How can agencies streamline procurement processes, ensure accountability, and build a next-generation contracting workforce to support national security? In this episode of Mission Driven, a special series of the Heard and Empowered podcast, National Industries for the Blind President and CEO Soraya Correa interviews Maj. Gen. Alice W. Treviño, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting at the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. Maj. Gen. Treviño discusses the future of defense acquisition, the impact of lifelong learning, the role of innovation in operational efficiency, and how to lead through change and uncertainty. Maj. Gen. Treviño, a seasoned leader in military acquisition and contracting, shares strategic insights into addressing these challenges, from improving contract closeouts to advancing pricing competencies. She outlines the Department of the Air Force Contracting Flight Plan, highlighting four core lines of effort: workforce development, integrated digital tools, innovative processes, and contingency contracting. Maj. Gen. Treviño's approach prioritizes reinvesting in people through recruitment, training, and mentorship while also embracing digital transformation to modernize and elevate acquisition capabilities.