Tim Conley

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Oct 14, 2025

Incorporating Readiness Considerations into Mishap Classification and Analysis

In this report, the authors present a framework that describes how mishaps might affect U.S. Department of Defense unit readiness and propose approaches to data compilation, analysis, and classification for estimating the readiness impact of mishaps.
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May 5, 2025

Inclusion of Operating and Support Costs in Competitive Air Force Source Selections: Challenges and Tools for Implementation

This report focuses on how competitive source selections can be used to better emphasize the government's goals related to reducing operating and support costs, focusing on the U.S. Air Force.
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Jan 14, 2025

A Modernized Enterprise Army Modeling and Simulation Concept

In this report, RAND researchers explore enterprise concepts to modernize the U.S. Army's modeling and simulation infrastructure.
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May 17, 2021

Analyzing a More Resilient National Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capability

The authors assess the costs associated with realistic threats to domestic, nonmilitary uses of the Global Positioning System (GPS), and consider possible additions to the positioning, navigation, and timing ecosystem in light of those costs.
Research

Nov 20, 2019

Baselining Defense Acquisition

In support of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) efforts to improve mission effectiveness and efficiency, this report identifies DoD government functions for procurement and acquisition, estimating their costs at between $29 billion and $38 billion.
Research

Sep 17, 2018

Expanding Operating and Support Cost Analysis for Major Programs During the DoD Acquisition Process: Legal Requirements, Current Practices, and Recommendations

The Office of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation is required to perform a broad set of cost analysis duties related to major defense acquisition programs but does not always have the resources to fulfill its duties.
Research

Apr 11, 2018

Gap Analysis and Alternatives Analysis of the Coast Guard Cost Estimating Workforce

This report briefly summarizes a gap analysis and alternatives analysis of the Coast Guard cost-estimating workforce.

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Incorporating Readiness Considerations into Mishap Classification and Analysis

Inclusion of Operating and Support Costs in Competitive Air Force Source Selections: Challenges and Tools for Implementation

A Modernized Enterprise Army Modeling and Simulation Concept

Analyzing a More Resilient National Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capability

Baselining Defense Acquisition

Expanding Operating and Support Cost Analysis for Major Programs During the DoD Acquisition Process: Legal Requirements, Current Practices, and Recommendations

Gap Analysis and Alternatives Analysis of the Coast Guard Cost Estimating Workforce

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Tim Conley

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Authored by Tim Conley

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Incorporating Readiness Considerations into Mishap Classification and Analysis

Inclusion of Operating and Support Costs in Competitive Air Force Source Selections: Challenges and Tools for Implementation

A Modernized Enterprise Army Modeling and Simulation Concept

Analyzing a More Resilient National Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capability

Baselining Defense Acquisition

Expanding Operating and Support Cost Analysis for Major Programs During the DoD Acquisition Process: Legal Requirements, Current Practices, and Recommendations

Gap Analysis and Alternatives Analysis of the Coast Guard Cost Estimating Workforce

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