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Career Development Opportunities and Resources - A Next Generation Perspective

Speakers:

Russ Blaine, Moderator, Wyle Corp, Senior Manager

Kiel Anderson, ESC Contracts, Hanscom Air Force Base

Jessica Mun, Senior Contracts Administrator, BAE Systems

Tammy Newton, ESC Contracts, Hanscom Air Force Base

Colleen Jacquet, ESC Contracts, Hanscom Air Force Base


NCMA Boston Chapter Opportunities

For the New Contracting Workforce

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Agenda Career Development Opportunities and

Resources Welcome Introduction of Panelists Panelists Interview LDP Discussion Other NCMA Educational Offerings/Benefits

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Moderator: Russ Blaine

Panelists: Jessica Mun Kiel Anderson

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NCMA Leadership Development Program

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Why did NCMA create the Contract Management Leadership Development Program?

Aging workforce Retirements “Gap” created in managerial positions

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What is the CMLDP designed to accomplish?

Develop the next generation of contract management leaders

Participants will receive training in: Fundamental Leadership Soft Skills Contract Management

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What type of candidates is NCMA looking for? New employees to the contract management field College graduates Top performers Those with management aspirations Call for 2010-2011 applicants begins this May and

ends on June 30th, 2010 The latest information about the CMLDP can be

found at: http://www.ncmahq.org/NewProfessionals/Content.cfm?ItemNumber=2777&navItemNumber=2778

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What kind of learning experience can you expect?

In-residence Franklin Covey courses and National Education Seminars

Leadership coursework Web-based ethics and compliance training Volunteer NCMA leader

Chapter and National Organization Research paper Mentoring

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What commitment is expected from the candidates? Become an NCMA Member Serve as an NCMA volunteer Honor the Contract Management Code of

Ethics Attend multiple conferences

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How Much Does the Program Cost?

NCMA will cover training costs in exchange for your commitment

Travel-related expenses are the responsibility of the participant

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In Summary: NCMA offers many excellent opportunities

for young people to get involved and further their professional development

Each of us brings a unique perspective to the table

Keeping informed on career field issues through training and networking is key to becoming an effective Contract Management Leader

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Benefits of the NCMA Boston Chapter

Certification Program

Educational Offerings NES offerings; webinars; monthly chapter

meetings

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NCMA Certification Program

Hanscom Study Groups

http://www.ncmahq.org/certification/

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Certification Agenda

Certification Eligibility Study Materials/Costs Testing/Application/Exam Fees Training Program Reimbursement Policy Membership Fees POCs

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Certification Eligibility Undergraduate degree of any type from accredited college 1 year experience in contract management or related field 80 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) in

contract management CPE requirement can’t be waived and must contribute to

professional proficiency and growth 1 CPE for 50 minutes training (seminar, workshop, conference) 15 CPE for ea semester hr (3-hr grad semester course is 45 CPE) 10 CPE for ea quarter hr (3-hr grad quarter course is 30 CPE)

Retain documentation of courses Candidates can test, but will be awarded the designation

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General Study Materials / Costs All study materials can be ordered on the NCMA website

http://www.ncmahq.org/files/FileDownloads/KC_order_form.pdf

Guide to the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK) can be viewed and downloaded free at http://prod.www.ncmahq.rd.net/NewProfessionals/content.cfm?ItemNumber=956 Annotated Guide to CMBOK ($35 members, $45

nonmember) Desktop Guide to Basic Contracting Terms ($35

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Federal Study Materials / Costs

Federal Knowledge Module Federal Study Guide ($30 member, $40 nonmember) Federal Acquisition Regulation is available free online a

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm Purchase FAR July 2009 Version for $79

http://onlinestore.cch.com/default.asp?SessionID=12175114&ProductID=3772&WBID={131A8418-1285-4451-9B23-A08D4AEBD30A} (ships in 3 to 5 days)

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Commercial Study Materials / Costs Commercial Knowledge Module

Commercial Study Guide ($90 members, $105 non) Uniform Commercial Code available to download free

Article 1 (General Provisions)http://thorpe.ou.edu/TribalUCC/Cherokee%20Nation%20UCC/UNIFORM%20COMMERCIAL%20CODEARTICLE%201cherokee.pdf Article 2 (Sales)http://www.law.cornell.edu/ucc/2/article2.htm Article 2a (Leases)http://www.law.cornell.edu/ucc/2A/overview.html#2A-103

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CFCM / CCCM Testing One exam per certification Exam consists of 110 multiple choice questions Testing is conducted at Kryterion Testing Centers Chapter-sponsored test at Hanscom (final week) Three hour exam time limit CFCM candidates must take the Federal Knowledge

Module test and score at least 71 percent CCCM candidates must take the Commercial Knowledge

Module test and score at least 68 percent

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CPCM Eligibility and Testing Undergraduate degree of any type from accredited

college An intense four-hour 180-question exam is required

70% Contracting and 30% General Business Five years contract management experience 120 CPEs

For more certification/eligibility details check out http://www.ncmahq.org/certification/.

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Practice Tests

There is a waiting period for test retake, so practice exams are encouraged

Online practice exams are available ($35 for 50 Qs) Requires a Kryterion account to be established Email the Certification Department at [email protected]

Free online practice tests are also available at http://www.ncmahq.org/GetCertified/Content.cfm?ItemNumber=6130&navItemNumber=6089#top

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Application / Exam Costs Application Fees

CFCM: $150 members; $260 nonmembers CCCM: $150 members; $260 nonmembers CPCM: $175 members; $285 nonmembers

Examination Fees $95 per test at Kryterion location Examination Fees $50 per test sponsored at Hanscom Recertification/Lifetime Certification Fees

$95 total, regardless of number of certifications held

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Training Process Members meet once a week for three to four months Members rotate responsibility to lead a session Members not leading the study session prepare

multiple choice questions for that week’s reading Weekly sessions conclude with members presenting

their prepared questions to the group (mini exam) Schedule

CFCM (currently in session, candidates test in May) CCCM (currently in session, candidates test in May) CPCM (slated to begin Summer/Fall 2010)

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Chapter Reimbursement Policy NCMA will provide

Reimbursement of 50% of study material costs (based on member price)

Exams sponsored at Hanscom Offered for $50 exam fee (vs Kryterion $95 fee) Max fee reimbursement of $50 (subject to passing the test)

First time members (not renewals) receive one year free membership (must participate in study group)

Restrictions/Provisions Written statement employer doesn’t reimburse employee Receipts for the study materials and exam fees

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Membership Types / Costs Membership Applications are located at

http://www.ncmahq.org/About/Content.cfm?ItemNumber=1000&navItemNumber=520

Membership Costs Regular – New $130, Renewal $110 Two-Year Membership – New $229; Renewal $209 Three-Year Membership – New $317; Renewal $297 Lifetime Membership – $1,000 Associate Member – New $65, Renewal $45 Student Member – New and Renewal $0 Retired Member - $45 26

Educational Offerings Agenda Education Partners Webinars/Seminars Monthly Chapter Meetings

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Education Partners

Log onto Log onto http://www.ncmahq.org/ and and Click on Click on EducationEducation for complete details for complete details

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Webinars and Seminars Webinars/Webinars on Demand (WoD)

One hour instruction w/ 30- minute Q&A session Interaction with SMEs and client community

National Education Seminars Risk Management for Complex U.S Gov’t Contracts

Federal Publication Seminars Government/Commercial/International Contracting Intellectual Property

Monthly Chapter Meetings

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Overall Benefits Access to seminars/webinars/online programs at

office or home Receive in-depth information on the latest contract

management issues and trends Online courses are now available for certification

preparation and continuing education in support of re-certification

Connect monthly with chapter members and gain corporate/government contracting knowledge from guest speakers

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Points of Contact

Kiel Anderson, CFCM Study Group Leader: [email protected]

Colleen Jacquet, CCCM Study Group Leader: [email protected]

VP of Education and Certification is Cindy Burrows: [email protected]

Membership VPs are Colleen Jacquet or Allie Stanzione: [email protected]

Additional Certification Information can be found at http://www.ncmahq.org/GetCertified/?navItemNumber=6088

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