Contracting Conversations
Contracting Conversations is the place to go for up-to-date information on the contracting curriculum at WarU as well as subject matter expertise on contracting topics/events.
Cybersecurity expert Kelley Kiernan interviews with the host of Contracting Conversations to demystify CMMC 2.0 and its impact on contracting teams, offering practical guidance for compliance.
5 Sept 2025
On-the-Job (OJT) Training Tool for Contract Specialists
In this episode of DAU Contracting Conversations, Mark Jenkins discusses the On-the-Job Training (OJT) Tool for Contract Specialists. He provides a comprehensive overview of the tool, demonstrating how to access it via the DAU website and explaining its functionalities. The OJT tool is designed to help new contracting professionals track their progress and proficiency in various job tasks, ensuring they meet the Department of Defense's professional contracting competencies. Mark also highlights the importance of collaboration between supervisors and employees in using the tool to enhance on-the-job training and development. Tune in to learn more about how the OJT tool can support your contracting career.
OJT Tool page: https://www.dau.edu/tools/job-training-tool-contract-specialists (https://www.dau.edu/tools/job-training-tool-contract-specialists)
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5 Sept 2025
Sole Source Best Practices/Lessons Learned Tool
Mark Jenkins explores best practices for sole source acquisitions and introduces an interactive tool that helps DoD contracting professionals apply pricing strategies and streamline the sole source contracting process in this interview.
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