E-Verify’s Reach to Extend to Federal Contractors - 06/25/2008
Federal contractors will be required to confirm that employees are authorized to work in the United States through an electronic employment verification system, the White House announced June 9. President Bush signed an executive order June 6 that will require contractors to check employees’ work status for all future contracts through E-Verify, an Internet-based system that uses Social Security Administration data and is operated by the Homeland Security Department. Federal departments and agencies already use E-Verify to ensure worker eligibility.

A Knowledge-Based Funding Approach Could Improve Major Weapon System Program Outcomes - 07/03/2008
The Department of Defense (DOD) expects the cost to develop and procure the major weapon systems in its current portfolio to total $1.6 trillion. With increased competition for funding within DOD and across the federal government, effectively managing these acquisitions is critical. Yet DOD programs too often experience poor outcomes—like increased costs and delayed fielding of needed capabilities to the warfighter.

Deidre A. Lee Joins Compusearch Executive Team - 07/03/2008
Compusearch has announced that Deidre A. Lee will join the firm as Director of all its activities in the Defense and Intelligence Markets. Ms. Lee will lead Compusearch’s efforts to help public sector organizations more efficiently and transparently spend, grant, and move funds in accordance with mandated business rules.

White House Grants Army Request for More Brass - 07/03/2008
The White House has done an about-face and given the Army permission to add five new generals who would oversee purchasing and monitor contractor performance.

NCMA Welcomes New Board of Directors for 2008-2009 Program Year - 07/02/2008
NCMA announced its new Board of Directors (BOD) for the 2008-2009 program year. The new members of the BOD were welcomed during an orientation at NCMA’s Leadership Summit, June 21 in San Diego, California. The new program year began July 1, 2008.

Successful Contracting for HR Outsourcing - 07/02/2008
More HR outsourcing contracts succeed than fail, yet success depends on the positions taken and behaviours used when contracting for these services.

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NCMA Habitat for Humanity Project 2008: Call for Volunteers

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2007 NCMA Salary Survey
Did you know that the median annual salary reported by respondents is $85,800 and the typical respondent has worked in the contract management field for 13 years? Follow the link above to read more!