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Call for 2009 – 2010 Contract Management Leadership Development Program Applications - 12/09/2008
Applications are now being accepted for admission to the 2009 – 2010 NCMA Contract Management Leadership Development Program (CMLDP). This 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 is quite relevant to contract management professionals regardless of their employer, location, or industry

New Pentagon Rule Tightens Revolving Door - 01/16/2009
Pentagon officials who participate in costly acquisitions now will need written approval from an agency ethics officer before taking a job with a Defense Department contractor.

More Procurement Reform - 01/13/2009
The Project On Government Oversight just released this very interesting document, which proposes a set of tough regulatory and legislative reforms to make government contracting cleaner and more efficient.

Women's Small Business Program Postponed Again - 01/13/2009
The Bush administration has postponed changes to two key federal contracting rules, leaving them in the hands of the next president.

Supply Chain News: If Suppliers are Struggling Financially, What Should Procurement Organizations Do? - 01/08/2009
The economic downturn continues to manifest itself in many ways, and certainly one of them is the risk many companies will face in terms of some of their suppliers being under significant financial pressures.

5 e-Procurement Mistakes to Avoid - 01/06/2009
It's a new year — and with it comes a new chance to avoid making last year's mistakes. Here are some of the most common implementation blunders made in regards to e-procurement.

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Contract Management Magazine

Inside the January 2009 issue...

Cost Estimating and Contract Pricing, Part 3: Strategies, Methods, and Best Practices, PDF Format — 1155KB
By: Gregory A. Garrett and John Williams

Preparing the Future of Department of Defense Contracting, PDF Format — 852KB
By: Jonene Johanson

The Brave New World of Government Contractor Compliance Programs: Maximizing Effectiveness and Minimizing Risk, PDF Format — 888KB
By: James C. Fontana, J. Scott Hommer III, and Peter A. Riesen

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Spotlight

Contracting—Surfing the Waves of Change

Come and celebrate NCMA's 50th Anniversary at World Congress 2009.

Upcoming Events

Jan 23, 2009	Cost Estimating and Contract Pricing National Education Seminar
Jan 24, 2009	Mid-Year Leadership Conference 2009 Education Conference
Jan 27, 2009	Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, and Source Selection National Education Seminar
Jan 28, 2009	Contract Negotiations National Education Seminar
Jan 29, 2009	Develop Effective Performance Management Strategies: Trust but Verify Audio Seminar
Feb 12, 2009	FAR Overview (Parts 42-45) Audio Seminar
Feb 17, 2009	Cost Estimating Fundamentals - Q&A Audio Seminar

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Manage Your Career

Featured Employment Opportunities

	Contract Advisor to Director General – Infrastruct DynCorp International IRQ - Nationwide
	Sr. Contracts Administrator ENSCO, Inc US - VA - SPRINGFIELD
	Contracts Officer Insitu, Inc. US - WA - White Salmon

2007 NCMA Salary Survey
Did you know that the median annual salary reported by respondents is $85,800 and the typical respondent has worked in the contract management field for 13 years? Follow the link above to read more!