Career Development Opportunities and Resources - A Next Generation Perspective

1. 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

2. Career Development Opportunities and Resources - A Next Generation Perspective NCMA Boston Chapter Opportunities For the New Contracting Workforce

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

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

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

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. NCMA Certification Program Hanscom Study Groups http://www.ncmahq.org/certification/

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

16. 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

17. 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 members, $45 nonmembers)

18. 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.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)

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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/.

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

23. 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

24. 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)

25. 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

26. 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

27. Educational Offerings Agenda • Education Partners • Webinars/Seminars • Monthly Chapter Meetings

28. Education Partners Log onto http://www.ncmahq.org/ and Click on Education for complete details

29. 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

30. 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

31. Points of Contact • 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=6088

32. Questions?