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Government*Horizons Inc. Training Series™
Shaping Smart Business Arrangements
Equivalent to DAU CON100
August 11-14, 2008
Arlington, VA
This event has been cancelled
Attendees of Government Horizons’ most recent offering of this workshop rated it a
5.0 out of a possible 5.0!
This course is recommended for 32 CLPs and is designed to fulfill a DAWIA/FAC-C Level I elective. Students will receive a Government*Horizons certificate of completion.
“Excellent course that has a broad scope for introducing personnel to contracting” - Chris Botteron, Contracting NCO – 1941st Contingency Contracting Team
“Jim’s knowledge base was impressive and his style was enjoyable – you are lucky to have him as an instructor!” - Brian Willcockson, Financial Manager - Montana National Guard
Registration: 8:00 AM (Day One only)
Program Starts: 8:30 AM
Wrap-Up: 4:30 PM
Course materials, continental breakfast (coffee and pastries) and refreshments included.
About
This Course:
Acquisition workforce employees who are beginning a level I certification program are required to take CON 100. Employees pursuing Level II or Level III certifications may consider taking CON 100 as an elective. This DAU-equivalent course fulfills this requirement. Upon completion of the course, attendees will be able to:
- Recognize the priorities and focus of their agency’s senior leadership
- Conduct the business of government as a member of the acquisition team
- Make smart business decisions on behalf of the taxpayer
- Operate within current laws, consistent with public policy
- Support customers and stakeholders
During this course students will participate in discussions and have learning experiences related to the following major topics:
- Senior leadership‘s vision and focus for the acquisition mission and workforce
- The expected approach to supporting the agency mission and customers
- The expected approach to conducting business in a smart way
- The preferences for conducting business and meeting needs through smart business practices
- The overarching principles defining and guiding the agency approach to doing business as Government contracting professionals
This course is equivalent to DAU CON100 Shaping Smart Business Arrangements (click here for letter of equivalency)
Who Should Attend:
- COTRs/CORs
- Contract Managers
- Contract/Procurement Specialists
- Contract Negotiators
- Business Developers
- Project Analysts
- Program/Project Managers
- Buyers
- Suppliers
- Subcontract Managers
- Contingency Contracting Team Members
Course Syllabus:
(FY08 Updates Included)
DAY 1
- Acquisition Environment
- Contracting Customer
- Procurement Ethics and Acquisition Oversight
- Financial Fundamentals for Contracting Professionals
- Building Blocks for Effective Acquisition Teaming
DAY 2
- Diversity Exercise
- Introduction to the FAR and DFARs
- Basics of Contract Law
- Win3: Contractor, Government and Taxpayer
- Business Alternatives for Meeting Customers’ Needs
- Commercial Marketplace -- The Preferred Approach
DAY 3
- Commercial Marketplace -- The Preferred Approach
- Business Alternatives for meeting Customers’ Needs
- Building the Contract
- Contract Application Exercise
DAY 4
- End-to-End Business Model
- Your Procurement Career
About
Your Instructor:
Jim Hiles
Jim serves as MorganFranklin Corporation's Managing Director of Contracts and Business Development. He is responsible for developing business and proposals, managing subcontracts and suppliers, and administering government and commercial contracts.
Jim is an active voice and recognized expert in government procurement forums. He has published articles on multiple award contracting, source selection and other acquisition topics. Jim teaches acquisition and government contracting related topical courses. Courses taught include award and incentive fee contracts, controlling cost overruns, best value source selection and others. Jim has provided subject matter expertise and government contracting consulting services to a variety of firms in sectors such as energy and IT services operating in commercial, defense and federal civil markets.
Jim completed over 23 years of active Naval service as a Supply Corps Officer. He has earned a B.S. in Business from the New School, and an M.S. in Acquisition and Finance from the Naval Post-Graduate School. Jim has served in numerous government acquisition roles from Chief of Contracts to lead negotiator with responsibility for transactions ranging in value to $4B. He has direct practical government compliance experience and has assisted numerous firms doing government business.
In Government Horizons’ most recent offering of CON100, attendees rated Jim Hiles 5.0 out of a possible 5.0 in the categories of subject knowledge, presentation skills, and overall course performance.
Contact
Us:
- For registration and billing information, please email Customer Service or call 703-412-9283 x222
Registration Fee:
- Government attendees: $1150 per person
- Small Business (less than 100 employees): $1250 per person
- Industry (including government contractors): $1450 per person
Registration Options:
This event has been cancelled
Registration form requires Acrobat Reader.
Registrations are payable by Visa, American Express,
Mastercard, company check or government purchase order.
CANCELLATION POLICY: You
may designate a substitute in writing any time before the event.
If you need to cancel your registration, you must send your notice
in writing and will be subject to a $50 processing fee. No refunds
are given for cancellations received one week prior to the event start
date or later. PLEASE NOTE: No shows will be liable for the entire
registration fee. In the rare occasion that the event is cancelled or postponed, please note our reimbursement is limited to paid tuition only.
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If you're not, please tell us why in a brief letter and we will credit
your investment
towards another Government*Horizons event. You risk nothing!
Government*Horizons
has the right to refuse registration to any attendee at any time.
Location and Nearby Hotel Information:
The workshop will be held in the Government*Horizons Training Center in the Jefferson Plaza Building at 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway (7th floor), Arlington, VA 22202. Public parking at the facility is available for $10.00 early morning special (before 8:00am) or $18.00 all day. The Jefferson Plaza Building is just two blocks from the Crystal City Metro Station on the blue and yellow line. Please note: the parking garage is located on Crystal Drive.
Map and directions to the event location
Crystal City Metro stop information
Airport and walking directions from Metro
Nearby hotels include:
For nearby hotel reservations, we recommend the Crowne Plaza Washington National Airport, which is connected to the Jefferson Plaza Two Building (where the Government Horizons training facility is) by a covered walkway. To secure a room, please call the hotel directly at 703-416-1600 and ask for the in-house reservations department, or send an email to Salesleads@bfsaul.com. Please mention you are attending a “Government Horizons” workshop, and government per diem will be offered if available.
On-Site Training:
Have
a Large Staff to Train? Can't Make These Dates? Tight Travel Budget?
Government*Horizons
can provide training, wherever and whenever you need, including on-site
at your facility. Our staff will cost-effectively implement training
customized to your needs. If you have group of attendees (usually
15 or more), we can bring this course to you and help save you time,
travel costs, and more!
To request a proposal and schedule training, e-mail Laura
Johnson, President, at ljohnson@governmenthorizons.org or call
703-412-9283 x223.
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