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Acquisition Workforce Training Series (TM)
Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 8:02 pm
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This workshop is recommended for 16 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA/FAC-C requirements. A Government*Horizons, Inc. "Certificate of Completion" will be provided to all attendees upon conclusion of the workshop.**
**This workshop is recommended for 16 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA/FAC-C requirements. A Government*Horizons, Inc. "Certificate of Completion" will be provided to all attendees upon conclusion of the workshop.**
Acquisition Workforce Training Series (TM)
Combating Cost Overruns
November 16-17, 2006
Registration: 8:00 AM (Day One Only)
Program Starts: 8:45 AM
Wrap-up: 4:00 PM
Government*Horizons Training Center
4301 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1003 (10th Floor)
Arlington, VA 22203
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About This Workshop
The FY07 DoD Authorization Act proposes penalties, including loss of contract, for defense contractors who experience cost overruns on major programs. While the impact to contractors is obviously to the bottom line, contracting officers and program managers will suffer with program delays, recompetes, and additional start up costs with the follow-on contractor should contracts be terminated.
Government*Horizons invites contractors, contracting officers and program managers to come together to examine the aspects of cost overruns and study strategies to combat them at this 2-day symposium.
Learning Objectives
• Identify and mitigate programmatic red flags
• Understand contractor rate structures
• Write realistic performance milestones
• Develop accurate cost estimates
• Correctly assess and manage project scope
• Implement adequate contractor oversight
Plus, you’ll benefit from the lessons learned by real government project management teams in a case study setting.
This workshop is recommended for 16 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA/FAC-C requirements. A Government*Horizons, Inc. "Certificate of Completion" will be provided to all attendees upon conclusion of the workshop.
Who Should Attend
Agency and Contractor Contract Managers
Financial Managers
Accountants/Auditors
Cost Estimating Personnel
Business Improvement Specialists
Contracting Officers/COTRs
Program Management Teams
Project Officers
Technical Evaluation personnel
Source Selection personnel
Subcontract Managers
Agenda
Day One: Overview, Thursday, November 16, 2006
8:00 - 8:45am Registration and Continental Breakfast (coffee and pastries)
8:45 - 9:00am Introduction
9:00 – 10:15am Lessons Learned – Spotting and Controlling Cost Overrun Red Flags
The impact of contract type
Project manager considerations
The “independent review” cycle.
Roles, responsibilities, lines of command.
Are you empowered?
Progress reports
Linking current and future objectives
10:15 - 10:30am Break
10:30- 12:00pm Program Management for Cost Control
Project definition and approval
Effective budgeting
Cost overrun vs. cost control
EVMS
Contractor Oversight
Compliance-based vs. Performance-based
12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch on Your Own
Getting all parties involved
Writing clear statements of work
Scope abuse
How does scope relate to cost issues
Impact of rework on cost
4:00pm Day One Wrap Up
Day Two, Tutorial Workshops, Friday, November 17, 2006
The rate/cost relationship
Types of rate structures
Multiples of fringe
Overhead and G&A
11:30 - 12:30pm Lunch on Your Own
12:30 - 3:30pm Developing Accurate Cost Estimates
Types of Cost Estimates
Cost Estimating Techniques
Work Breakdown Structures
Elements of Cost
Cost as an Independent Variable (CAIV)
Total Ownership Costs
Linking requirements and performance to cost
Risk and schedule considerations
Planning, Programming and Budgeting Systems
3:30pm Workshop Ends
About Your Instructors
Steven C. Stryker
President, Stryker Associates, has twenty-five years of experience in providing training and technical assistance in the procurement & outsourcing, strategic planning, and project management arenas. He has provided training to virtually every agency in the federal government as well as industry on topics including: Performance-based Contracting, Quality Assurance, Incentives; Outsourcing; Best Value Contracting; Contract Negotiation; Contract Administration; Ethics; and COTR training.
Prior to founding his consulting firm, Mr. Stryker was an Associate Professor, School of Management, Gallaudet University, where he developed undergraduate training in purchasing, project management, and entrepreneurship. He was also an Assistant Professor of Management, College of Business, University of the District of Columbia.
Mr. Stryker received a B.A. in Aerospace Engineering from University of California, San Diego, an M.S. in Systems Engineering from University of Pennsylvania, and an ABD in Energy Management from University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of three books, two on consulting, one on strategic planning. His writing focuses on how to save time & money and solve problems, while obtaining higher quality performance and outputs.
Ken D. Bricker, CPA, DABFA
Mr. Bricker, Partner, Government Contracting Services Group, Goodman & Company, is a former DCAA auditor who now assists corporate clients in
areas of cost estimating and cost proposals, allowability, CAS and audit preparation.
Registration Charges
• Industry: $950 per person
• Small Business: $850 per person
• Government: $750 per person
Registration Options
[1] Register on-line at www.marketaccess.org
[2] Phone Katie Smith at (703) 807-2758
[3] E-mail Katie Smith at ksmith@marketaccess.org
[5] Mail the Registration Form provided below to:
Government*Horizons, Inc.
4301 Wilson Blvd. #1003, Arlington, VA 22203
Location Information:
The workshop will be held in the Government*Horizons Training Center in the NRECA Building at 4301 Wilson Boulevard, Suite #1003 (10th floor), Arlington, VA 22203. Public parking at the facility is available for $9 a day. The NRECA Building is just one block from the Ballston Metro Station in the orange line. Please note: the parking garage and a side entrance to the building is on Taylor Street.
Contact Us
For registration information, please contact Katie Smith, (703) 807-2758
For general information, please contact Abbie Hickman, (703) 807-2753
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