Huntsville National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Speaker: Sherry Trowbridge Huntsville NCMA - President Business Success Through Contract Management Excellence

Agenda Business Success Through Contract Management Excellence 2 - What is Huntsville NCMA? - Benefits of Membership - Professional Certifications - NCMA Contract Management Leadership Development Program (CMLDP) - Upcoming Events

What is Huntsville NCMA? Business Success Through Contract Management Excellence 3 - A nonprofit organization providing professional resources for those in the field of contract management. - Huntsville NCMA was chartered in Huntsville NCMA today members - 26% Government - 64% Business Sector - 10 % Attorneys, Accountants, Consultants, Retirees, Students, and other unaffiliated members - For 48 years Huntsville NCMA has provided - Training - Seminars / Webinars - Networking Opportunities - Leadership Development - Contracting and Procurement Resources

Benefits of Membership Business Success Through Contract Management Excellence 4 - Chapter Affiliation - Current Information on profession - Educational forums that lead to career enhancement - Networking Opportunities - Local setting - Professional Certification Programs - Training - Seminars / Webinars - E-Courses - Annual Education Conferences - National Educational Seminars

Benefits of Membership Business Success Through Contract Management Excellence 5 -Leadership Development - Contracting and Procurement Resources - Contract Management Magazine - Journal of Contract Management - Salary Resources

Professional Certifications Business Success Through Contract Management Excellence 6 - Three designations: 1. Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) Validates your experience and knowledge of the FAR. 2. Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) Validates your experience and knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code. 3. Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) Demonstrates you have met the highest standards education and experience and your knowledge of the contract management competencies.

Steps to Certification Business Success Through Contract Management Excellence 7 1.Visit to download and complete application form. 2.Submit completed application form with supporting documentation and application fee. 3.NCMA reviews submitted application and determines eligibility. 4.Prepare for the exam. 5.Register for the exam. 6.Take and pass the exam.

NCMA Contract Management Leadership Development Program (CMLDP) Business Success Through Contract Management Excellence 8 - Program was designed to help develop the next generation of contract management leaders through a year long training experience hours of top quality training in fundamental leadership, chapter association volunteerism, NCMA governance, and contract management Call for applications deadline is June 29, Candidates must demonstrate a level of commitment to their professional development

Upcoming Events Business Success Through Contract Management Excellence 9 - June 19, Chapter Awards Luncheon - No charge to members and their guests - June 28 – 29, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Understanding Cost Accounting for Government Contracts & Managing DCAA Audits - July 10 – August 14, CFCM Study Group - Every Tuesday from 11:30 am – 1pm at LogiCore Corporation - $100 per person - July 29 – August 1, National NCMA World Congress Conference - Boston, MA Website Addresses: Huntsville NCMA National