An advanced course designed to discuss both strategic and tactical actions being taken by contractors resulting from recent regulatory changes, government audit programs, and legislative priorities. We will cover new federal procurement rules and regulation including proposed changes that contractors should plan for. We will discuss areas of cost that are receiving a high degree of attention by the government, including the following:Estimati...

This Organizational Conflicts of Interest Workshop will provide an in-depth analysis of both OCI theory and OCI practice. The workshop will first analyze different types of OCI’s, regulatory provisions in the FAR and DFARS, and the obligations of both government and contractor as defined by the extensive and evolving case law from the GAO and courts. The next part of the workshop will be unique - it will provide practical, hands-on guida...

This is a fast paced course where the participant will learn 1) regulatory requirements and expectations related to price and cost analysis; 2) how and when to perform document price analysis; 3) how and when to perform document cost analysis; 4) how and when to request performance of and incorporate results of a technical analysis and 5) documenting source selection including justification for single/sole source acquisitions and related negot...

This course focuses on all of the aspects of contract administration. It is intended to expand on the working relationship between government employees and the contractor. We address the rules governing: the interpretation of contract language, the allocation of risk between the parties, the application of the major contract clauses, the negotiation of price adjustments, and the submission of requests for equitable adjustment and claims. Stude...

This course includes an explanation of the latest developments in ICAPS related audits from the basics of each audit through an examination of the evolving definitions of terms such as adequacy and inadequacy in systems analysis. Proposed DFARS changes and a developing emphasis on and significance of materiality will be covered also. The course focuses on what contractors must know about business systems audits and how to respond to an audit.

This Organizational Conflicts of Interest Workshop will provide an in-depth analysis of both OCI theory and OCI practice. The workshop will first analyze different types of OCI’s, regulatory provisions in the FAR and DFARS, and the obligations of both government and contractor as defined by the extensive and evolving case law from the GAO and courts. The next part of the workshop will be unique - it will provide practical, hands-on guida...

On Tuesday, March 1, 2011, Mountaintop Marketing Group's Peak Series CIO Breakfast Series continues with Mr. Vance Hitch, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Justice! ABOUT Our Featured Agency: The mission of the U.S. Department of Justice is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing...

On Monday, February 14, 2011, Mountaintop Marketing Group's Peak Series CIO Breakfast proudly welcomes Jerry E. Williams, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development! The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the principal Federal agency for programs concerned with the Nation's housing needs, fair housing opportunities, as well as improvement and development of the Nation's communities. Jerry E....

As organizations downsize their staff, leaders often find themselves without admin support. The result? Leaders and their staff are shouldering more of the burden which detracts from the bigger picture and more specialized projects. There is a solution! In this new webinar, discover how Leaders of today can tap into the new world of Virtual Assistants. Learn how virtual assistants can help whether you need 5hours a week or 40. Discover how som...

Networking Skills: Making Your Contacts Count July 7, 2010 9 am - noon Create, Cultivate & Capitalize on Networking Relationships & Opportunities This workshop is based on the book Make Your Contacts Count: Networking Know-How for Business and CareerSuccess by authors Anne Baber & Lynne Waymon. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the seminar. Networking Skills: Making Your Contacts Count Are you a natural-born net...