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 2

Agenda  Career Development Opportunities and Resources Welcome Introduction of Panelists Panelists Interview LDP Discussion Other NCMA Educational Offerings/Benefits 3

Career Development Opportunities and Resources - A Next Generation Perspective  Moderator: Russ Blaine  Panelists: Jessica Mun Kiel Anderson 4

Career Development Opportunities and Resources - A Next Generation Perspective NCMA Leadership Development Program 5

Why did NCMA create the Contract Management Leadership Development Program?  Aging workforce  Retirements  “Gap” created in managerial positions 6

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 7

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 applicants begins this May and ends on June 30 th, 2010  The latest information about the CMLDP can be found at: m?ItemNumber=2777&navItemNumber= m?ItemNumber=2777&navItemNumber=2778 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

Benefits of the NCMA Boston Chapter  Certification Program  Educational Offerings NES offerings; webinars; monthly chapter meetings 13

NCMA Certification Program Hanscom Study Groups 14

Certification Agenda  Certification Eligibility  Study Materials/Costs  Testing/Application/Exam Fees  Training Program  Reimbursement Policy  Membership Fees  POCs 15

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 ONLY when experience and CPEs are met 16

General Study Materials / Costs  All study materials can be ordered on the NCMA website m.pdf m.pdf  Guide to the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK) can be viewed and downloaded free at cfm?ItemNumber=956 cfm?ItemNumber=956 Annotated Guide to CMBOK ($35 members, $45 nonmember) Desktop Guide to Basic Contracting Terms ($35 members, $45 nonmembers) 17

Federal Study Materials / Costs  Federal Knowledge Module Federal Study Guide ($30 member, $40 nonmember) Federal Acquisition Regulation is available free online ahttp://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htmhttp://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm Purchase FAR July 2009 Version for $ &ProductID=3772&WBID={131A B23-A08D4AEBD30A} (ships in 3 to 5 days) &ProductID=3772&WBID={131A B23-A08D4AEBD30A} 18

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) NIFORM%20COMMERCIAL%20CODEARTICLE%201ch erokee.pdf  Article 2 (Sales)  Article 2a (Leases) 19

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 20

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

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 the Certification Department at  Free online practice tests are also available at er=6130&navItemNumber=6089#top 22

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 23

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) 24

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 25

Membership Types / Costs  Membership Applications are located at mber=1000&navItemNumber=520 mber=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 27

Education Partners Log onto and Click on Education for complete details 28

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 29

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 30

Points of Contact  Kiel Anderson, CFCM Study Group Leader:  Colleen Jacquet, CCCM Study Group Leader:  VP of Education and Certification is Cindy Burrows:  Membership VPs are Colleen Jacquet or Allie Stanzione:  Additional Certification Information can be found at

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