An Overview of FERS & Different Types of Retirement Types of service used for determining eligibility to retire under FERS Employee and agency contributions to FERS Military service and temporary time The FERS annuity computation Minimum age and service requirements Early retirement Deferred retirement and “postponed” retirement Understanding the Annuity Computation Amount of an annuity Length of service and unused sick leave H...

Proposal Writing And Requirement Matrix-To Make Your Proposal Stand Out In Government Contracting REGISTER HERE This week’s lab is set up to help you dive deeper into the proposal process. We’ll review some key proposal techniques and break down a winning proposal. This is part two of a two-part proposal lab series. LAB TOPIC: Go or no-go decision process Establishing your past performance, even if you’re a new company 5 type...

An Overview of How Federal Benefits are Taxed FERS Annuity CSRS Annuity TSP Withdrawals from both Traditional and Roth TSP accounts Survivor Benefits Ed reviews how the IRS treats each of these items for Federal Employees. Other Tax Planning Topics to Consider The taxation of Social Security Benefits, how much the state you live in impacts your net amount of income, and which states have the highest and lowest property tax rates The 2017 Tax L...

How The Procurement Cycle Works In Government Contracting REGISTER HERE If you own a business that you want to expand from the commercial market to the government market, then this training session is for you. The government is the largest customer in the world and you should be selling your product or service to your country. Find out how you can expand your business by working with Uncle Sam. When: Thursday, June 6, 2024 NOTE: Unable to atte...

Have you considered becoming a GitLab Certified Professional? GitLab is coming to Reston, VA on Monday, June 10, for a hands-on training covering all of the essential security capabilities of GitLab and tailored to the Federal Systems Integrator community. This course will offer live instruction on critical security techniques, including Static Application Security Testing, secret detection, Dynamic Application Security Testing, dependency sc...

The Basic Steps to Estate Planning What information to gather and analyze, what decisions need to be made (plus suggestions to help your choices), and how and when to review periodically. Why An Estate Plan is Needed What happens to an estate post-mortem? Information about trusts, probate, the titling of property Tax implications ... plus more information about estate planning specifically for federal employees.

A Practical Approach to A-123 Compliance Programs Join us for a unique, interactive workshop that "walks you through" the latest update of The Green Book which now conforms to the Internal Control Integrated Framework (COSO 2013). This training is focused on the current Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government as detailed in the Green Book. This 18 hour CPE course provides you with the tools to implement a compliance program th...

Get Ready for Insightful Keynotes! Join us at the NCMS 60th Annual Training Seminar, June 11-13, 2024, at the Gaylord Opryland, Nashville, TN. Immerse yourself in powerful keynote sessions, explore the exhibit hall, and engage in vendor demonstrations. This is your opportunity to stay at the forefront of security excellence!

We're excited to invite you to two distinct, yet equally enriching Zoom training opportunities designed to enhance your Zoom proficiency and administrative mastery! Take the time to ask us questions, inform us about your requirements, and discover more about how Zoom can help both you and your organization. In Zoom 101 Trainings, you will learn more about the variety of tools offered by Zoom, including: Account customization Smart collaboratio...