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
Career Development Opportunities and
Resources - A Next Generation Perspective
NCMA Boston Chapter Opportunities
For the New Contracting Workforce
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Agenda
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Career Development Opportunities and
Resources
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Welcome
Introduction of Panelists
Panelists Interview
LDP Discussion
Other NCMA Educational Offerings/Benefits
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Career Development Opportunities and
Resources - A Next Generation Perspective
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Moderator:
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Russ Blaine
Panelists:
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Jessica Mun
Kiel Anderson
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Career Development Opportunities and
Resources - A Next Generation Perspective
NCMA Leadership Development Program
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Why did NCMA create the Contract Management
Leadership Development Program?
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Aging workforce
Retirements
“Gap” created in managerial positions
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What is the CMLDP designed to
accomplish?
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Develop the next generation of contract
management leaders
Participants will receive training in:
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Fundamental Leadership
Soft Skills
Contract Management
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What type of candidates is NCMA
looking for?
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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.cf
m?ItemNumber=2777&navItemNumber=2778
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What kind of learning experience can
you expect?
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In-residence Franklin Covey courses and
National Education Seminars
Leadership coursework
Web-based ethics and compliance training
Volunteer NCMA leader
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Chapter and National Organization
Research paper
Mentoring
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What commitment is expected from
the candidates?
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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?
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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:
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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
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Certification Program
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Educational Offerings
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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
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Certification Eligibility
Study Materials/Costs
Testing/Application/Exam Fees
Training Program
Reimbursement Policy
Membership Fees
POCs
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Certification Eligibility
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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
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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
ONLY when experience and CPEs are met
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General Study Materials / Costs
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All study materials can be ordered on the NCMA website
http://www.ncmahq.org/files/FileDownloads/KC_order_for
m.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
members, $45 nonmembers)
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Federal Study Materials / Costs
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Federal Knowledge Module
 Federal Study Guide ($30 member, $40 nonmember)
 Federal Acquisition Regulation is available free online
ahttp://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm
 Purchase FAR July 2009 Version for $79
http://onlinestore.cch.com/default.asp?SessionID=1217
5114&ProductID=3772&WBID={131A8418-12854451-9B23-A08D4AEBD30A} (ships in 3 to 5 days)
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Commercial Study Materials / Costs
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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/U
NIFORM%20COMMERCIAL%20CODEARTICLE%201ch
erokee.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
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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
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Undergraduate degree of any type from accredited
college
An intense four-hour 180-question exam is required
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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
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There is a waiting period for test retake, so practice exams
are encouraged
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Online practice exams are available ($35 for 50 Qs)
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Requires a Kryterion account to be established
Email the Certification Department at certification@ncmahq.org
Free online practice tests are also available at
http://www.ncmahq.org/GetCertified/Content.cfm?ItemNumb
er=6130&navItemNumber=6089#top
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Application / Exam Costs
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Application Fees
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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
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$95 total, regardless of number of certifications held
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Training Process
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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
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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
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NCMA will provide
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Reimbursement of 50% of study material costs (based on
member price)
Exams sponsored at Hanscom
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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
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Written statement employer doesn’t reimburse employee
Receipts for the study materials and exam fees
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Membership Types / Costs
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Membership Applications are located at
http://www.ncmahq.org/About/Content.cfm?ItemNu
mber=1000&navItemNumber=520
Membership Costs
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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
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Educational Offerings Agenda
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Education Partners
Webinars/Seminars
Monthly Chapter Meetings
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Education Partners
Log onto http://www.ncmahq.org/ and
Click on Education for complete details
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Webinars and Seminars
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Webinars/Webinars on Demand (WoD)
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National Education Seminars
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Risk Management for Complex U.S Gov’t Contracts
Federal Publication Seminars
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One hour instruction w/ 30- minute Q&A session
Interaction with SMEs and client community
Government/Commercial/International Contracting
Intellectual Property
Monthly Chapter Meetings
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Overall Benefits
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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
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Kiel Anderson, CFCM Study Group Leader:
Kiel.Anderson@hanscom.af.mil
Colleen Jacquet, CCCM Study Group Leader:
Colleen.Jacquet@hanscom.af.mil
VP of Education and Certification is Cindy Burrows:
cindy.burrows@hanscom.af.mil
Membership VPs are Colleen Jacquet or Allie Stanzione:
Allie_Stanzione@raytheon.com
Additional Certification Information can be found at
http://www.ncmahq.org/GetCertified/?navItemNumber=6
088
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Questions?