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NCMA - Natl Contract Management Association

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Call for Mentors for the 2009–2010 Contract Management Leadership Development Program
An important element of the Contract Management Leadership Development Program is mentoring. If you are an accomplished professional who has achieved managerial or senior technical levels in contract management or a related field, or have significant experience as a volunteer in NCMA at the chapter or national level, and are interested in becoming involved in this exciting program, please read more!

Senate Approves Weapons Acquisition Overhaul - 05/08/2009
Role of a new oversight official is likely to be a sticking point during House-Senate conference negotiations.

Pentagon To Add 20000 Jobs For Contracting Reform - 05/07/2009
Under pressure to reform its troubled weapons-buying process, the Pentagon is planning to add 20,000 new federal jobs over five years to beef up its ability to handle contracts, cost estimates and oversight, the deputy defense secretary said Wednesday.

Senate Plans To Take Up Defense Procurement Reform - 05/07/2009
Critics say the legislation has too many loopholes and does not require enough oversight.

Bill Gives State and Local Governments More Stimulus Flexibility - 05/01/2009
Legislation would allow funds to be used for oversight and contract management.

Former Pentagon Officials Offer Advice on Acquisition Reform - 05/01/2009
Procurement veterans agree the Defense Department must rebuild its workforce of experienced contracting professionals.

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Contract Management Magazine

Inside the May 2009 issue...

Speaking Out: A Small Reform in Contracting, PDF Format — 95KB
By: Anthony Steigelman

Managing Subcontracts: Challenges and Best Practices for Government Prime Contractors, PDF Format — 1421KB
By: Gregory A. Garrett

Business Insurance Broker Services Agreement Checklist, PDF Format — 439KB
By: John "Johnny" E. Miller

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Come meet your peers, network with national leaders, learn from each other, and share experiences!

Upcoming Events

May 12, 2009	Cost Estimating and Contract Pricing National Education Seminar
May 12, 2009	Achieving Success with DCAA Audio Seminar
May 13, 2009	Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, and Source Selection National Education Seminar
May 14, 2009	Cost Estimating and Contract Pricing National Education Seminar
May 20, 2009	Cost Estimating and Contract Pricing National Education Seminar
May 20, 2009	Cost Estimating and Contract Pricing National Education Seminar
May 21, 2009	Cost Estimating and Contract Pricing National Education Seminar

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Manage Your Career

Featured Employment Opportunities

	Contracts Administrator Allied Container Systems US - CA - Pleasant Hill
	Director of Acquisition Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission US - MD - Laurel
	Subcontract Administrator Innovative Technical Solutions, Inc. US - CA -

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!