Breakout Session # 905 Moderator: Michelle Currier, CPCM, Fellow,

2. New Professionals – Panel #1Student Membership & Chapters, NCMA Contract Management Leadership Development Program (CMLDP) & NCMA New Professionals CoP Breakout Session # 905 Moderator: Michelle Currier, CPCM, Fellow, Associate Director, Mission and Installation Contracting Command, US Army NCMA Board of Directors, NCMA National Past President Panelists: Ed Rinkavage, Sean Lingo & Crystal Glenn Date: April 8, 2009 Time: 9:45 – 11:15

3. Student Membership andStudent Chapters Ed Rinkavage, NCMA Fellow Director of Acquisition ServicesCatapult Consultants NCMA University Outreach & Relations Committee Past President, Tyson’s Chapter 2

4. Overview • Why student membership? • Why student chapters? • How do we energize the program? • Next steps? • What can you do? 3

5. Why Student Membership? • Receive all the benefits of Regular Members! • Contract Management magazine • CM news • Access to local and national training/educational opportunities • Member discounts • Networking opportunities leading to possible future intern programs or full-time employment • Access to www.ContractManagementJobs.com • Post resumes • Apply for jobs online • 1,000 world-wide jobs posted ever year 4

6. Why Student Chapters? • “The foundation of integrity within the federal acquisition system is a competent, experienced, and well-trained, professional workforce.” FAR Part 102-2(c)(1) • Government and industry employers are seeking better and more in depth knowledge in candidates when hiring new contract management professionals 5

7. Why Student Chapters (cont’d)? • We have a work force crisis! • Workforce less capable (self certified) • Stress on the federal acquisition workforce (GAO, Dec 2007) • Retirement-eligible federal acquisition workforce by 2011– 57% • We need to develop future leaders 6

8. How do we energize the student chapter program? • Establish a nation-wide team • Determine student needs as they relate to joining a NCMA student chapter • Scholarships • Summer internships • Post graduation employment • Networking • Closer relationship with faculty advisor • In-depth relationship with NCMA national 7

9. How do we energize the student chapter program (cont’d)? • Initially establish a national board with regional student chapters: • Identify the top 10 federal markets • Identify an NCMA chapter • Identify a college or university • Identify a corporate and federal sponsor 8

10. How do we energize the student chapter program (cont’d)? • Seattle, WA • Boston, MA NYC, NY * • Washington DC (inc NOVA, MD) • Denver, CO • St Louis, MO • Los Angeles, CA Dallas / Denton, Ft Worth, TX * • Huntsville, AL • Atlanta, GA 9

11. How do we energize the student chapter program (cont’d)? • Link to the NCMA mentor program • Link to NCMA job placement and career development • Jointly author an article for NCMA magazine (student/mentor/practitioner) • Re-define “student” (campus, virtual, DAU, community colleges) 10

12. Next Steps? • Establish national board • Publish national plan for NCMA magazine • Execute regional concept 11

13. What can you do? • Need volunteers • NCMA Chapters • Corporate sponsorship • Federal agencies 12

14. Contract Management Leadership Development Program (CMLDP) Sean Lingo, Manager – Acquisition & Program Division Acuity Consulting, Inc. NCMA CMLDP Oversight Committee President Elect ,Old Dominion Chapter 13

15. Overview • Creation of the CMLDP • Program Design • Candidates • Learning Experience • Admissions • Program Costs • Commitment • Program Schedule 14

16. Creation of the CMLDP • The contract management workforce is facing one of its greatest challenges ever-the workforce is aging and retiring at a faster pace than the next generation is replacing them. • This has created a gap of sorts-in supervisory, middle management, and executive level positions-across the entire profession. • There are simply not enough high quality contract management professionals to meet today’s needs-and the outlook for the future remains challenging. 15

17. Program Design • The program is designed to help develop the next generation of contract management leaders through an intensive year-long educational experience. • Program participants will receive 180 hours of top quality training in fundamental leadership, soft skills, and contract management. • The program aims to quickly close the gap in leadership progression by accelerating the preparation of a select group of contract management professionals. • Candidates will have demonstrated a level of commitment to their professional development unmatched in the field and, as a result, will carry with them a unique, meaningful credential that will open doors to new challenges and professional opportunities. 16

18. Candidates • The ideal candidates will be in the early stages of their careers, not yet having achieved the management level. • They will have an undergraduate degree, some experience in the contract management field, and may have already completed an MBA program. • Their employers will consider them amongst the top performers in their workplace and they will have a high degree of potential for advancement. This program is for "the best of the best." • There are no specific qualifications required, but there are certain criteria that will determine selection into this program. 17

19. Learning Experience • Education & Training – In addition to extensive classroom and Web-based coursework on leadership and management theory, principles, and techniques; a series of assignments will help to round out participants leadership growth and development. • Mentoring – Each participant will be matched with two mentors, who will coach them through the entire program from start to finish. These mentors come from the most experienced and accomplished people within our profession-our NCMA Fellows. 18

20. Learning Experience (cont’d) • Experience – Various speaking, writing, and teaming opportunities; to include volunteering at the NCMA Local Chapter and National levels. • Networking - Opportunities to learn, collaborate and exchange ideas with other program participants; as well as attend four NCMA National Events listening, learning, discussing and interacting with Senior Leaders from Government and Industry. 19

21. Admissions • Admission to the program is done through a highly selective and competitive application process. Upon selection, the program requires a commitment of a participants time-to attend the four in-residence events, to complete self-assessment instruments, to participate in online courses, to communicate with mentors, to write an article, and to volunteer for their local chapter. NCMA believes this investment of the participants time is worthwhile and manageable. 20

22. Program Costs • One of the most common questions asked is "how much does the program cost?" The answer is simple: nothing, and everything. NCMA is investing in future leaders, so the cost of materials, instruction, seminars, conferences, and mentoring is provided at no cost to participants. • The market value of this training is over $15,000! 21

23. Program Costs (cont’d) • The only expense participants experience is travel-related costs to attend the four in-residence events. Applicants may seek support for these expenses in full or in part from their employers, their chapters, or from NCMA. (NCMA will provide a limited number of travel stipend scholarships). • Total travel expense for the program will vary depending upon the participants location and program sites, but it is estimated that travel expenses will be between $2,000 to $4,000 for the year. Applicants should address travel expense support in the employer letter, chapter letter, or their application. 22

24. Commitment • NCMA National, the Local NCMA Chapters, and the Mentors are ready to invest a significant amount of time and money to prepare participants of the CMLDP to assume a leadership position within our profession. • In return, NCMA asks the following of participants: • Be a member for the duration of the program and for two years thereafter • Actively serve as a volunteer with their local chapter during the program and for two years thereafter • Honor and uphold the Contract Management Code of Ethics throughout their professional career 23

25. Program Schedule • The CMLDP Class of 2009-2010 has already been selected and will start their program in July 2009 • CMLDP Class of 2010-2011 • Call for Applicants - December 2009 • Applications Due – February 2010 • Participants Selected – March 2010 • Program Starts – July 2010 24

26. NCMA New Professionals Community of Practice (CoP) Crystal Glenn, Project Controller, SAIC Co-Chair, NCMA NP CoP Steering Committee Tyson’s chapter member 25

27. Agenda • Introduction of the CoP • NP CoP Strategy • Full Navigation of site • Join the CoP? • Updates • Suggestions

28. Introduction of the NP CoP • NCMA New Professionals CoP: • http://communities.ncmahq.org • Must be NCMA member • and have username with password • Sign up by sending email: • communities@ncmhq.org 27

29. NP CoP Strategy Vision: The NCMA New Professionals Community of Practice (CoP) will lead, support, and represent the new professionals in the contracting community. Our vision is that we will succeed through providing the resources for new professionals to excel in their contracting careers. 28

30. NP CoP Strategy Mission Statement: NCMA New Professionals CoP's mission is to increase opportunity for new professionals through promoting interaction between new professionals and providing valuable resources and professional development opportunities. 29

31. NP CoP Strategy • Goals: • Increase involvement by effectively engaging CoP members • Facilitate member interaction and involvement through the CoP website • Provide expert advice within the network • Advocate NCMA student chapters 30

32. Full Navigation of Site • What is on the CoP Site? • News • Announcements • Forums • Articles • Audio Seminars 31

33. Full Navigation of Site Sign In screen: select Communities then select New Professionals 32

34. Full Navigation of Site 33

35. Join the NP CoP • Participate! • Post articles of interest then post an announcement to notify other members • Create or reply to forums; “dumb” questions encouraged • Free training with select audio seminars ($175 value) 34

36. Join the NP CoP • Why join? Why not? • Membership is free to NCMA members • Connect with other new professionals • Expert advice readily available • Sign up by sending an email to communities@ncmhq.org (membership activated within 24 hours) 35

37. Updates • CoP site updates • Social networking groups • LinkedIn • Twitter • Facebook 36

38. Suggestions • We want to hear from you! • Email: communities@ncmhq.org 37

39. NP CoP Steering Committee Co-Chairs: Bill Daniel, BAE Systems Crystal Glenn, SAIC Advisors: Dr. Rene Rendon, NPS Richard Smith, Bowie State Dr. Patrick Walker, CNU Dr. John Wilkinson, NCMA Dr. John Wyatt, Cal Poly NCMA Student Presidents: Vladimir Restivo, Cal Poly Derek Wenger, CNU Committee Members: Eric Braese, EG&G Technical Services, Inc. Melanie Burgess, Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. Erika Chesson, Alion Science and Technology Corp. Trevor Hiroshima, Raytheon Inc. Kristian Jovanovic, Dept. of Homeland Security Carri Miller, Ball Aerospace Morgan Ross, U.S. Army Tracy (Leathers) Scarboro, L-3

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