This course provides participants with a comprehensive overview of the procedures and methods used and the skills required with all aspects of helicopter accident investigation. Examples from recent investigations will be used to demonstrate particular aspects of the investigative process. Overview NTSB Legal Authorities, mission, and structure NTSB "party" process Operational and mechanical aspects of helicopter performance Fracture recogniti...

Other dates and locations available for immediate registration. Reviewed and verified by the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) as meeting the training requirements for FAC-COR Level II. Moving beyond the basics covered in COR Level I Training, this hands-on, interactive 5-day course builds on your experience, deepens your understanding of the acquisition process, and takes your skills and capabilities to the next level. It is taught by train...

This webinar is designed to provide the participant with a two hour overview of the current requirements for Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and Charters. The most recent version of this information and guidance included updates derived from the OMB Circular No. A-11 dated July 25, 2014 and it's companion supplement, the Capital Programming Guide. This webinar emphasizing knowledge and talking points to help orient or refresh project managers,...

According to Gartner, citizen-centric government requires fundamental changes in information technology. Cloud computing provides the critical infrastructure, mobile-devices reach individuals directly, data fuels information, and security and privacy are mandatory. How do military and civilian agencies embrace emerging technology to meet their missions? Join your military and agency peers to explore innovative strategies and technologies your...

The growth in low voltage direct current powering solutions is based on the combination of potential benefits for integrated management of services, reductions in energy consumption and improvements in energy efficiency. These benefits result from increasing granularity in the monitoring and control of space and energy usage and the use of equipment with greater operational energy efficiency. This event, referencing the IET's new Code of Pract...

A One-Day Training Workshop for Experienced Government Professionals to assist them in addressing the long standing issue of improper payments and preparing for the new requirements in the revised OMB Circular A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Controls, Appendix C, Requirements for Effective Measurement and Remediation of Improper Payments (OMB Memorandum M-15-02). On March 16, 2015, GAO issued their report, Improper Payme...

The U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency’s new operational role in the cyber domain as network defender creates a formal relationship between DISA, U.S. Cyber Command and the command’s military service components. The goal is to improve security, but a successful strategy depends on a matrix of participating organizations adapting technical solutions and adopting enterprise management to improve efficiency, security and reliabil...

San Francisco 2015 CLICK HERE FOR FULL SCHEDULE OF SEMINARS SEMINAR SERIES in San Francisco CA JUNE 2015 Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Office of Foreign Assets Controls & Embargoes (OFAC) Explained - complete with the latest updates on Export Control Reform (ECR): This seminar series provides both novice and experienced export compliance professionals with an in-depth educati...

This year MeriTalk is colocating with NIST to bring you the fourth annual Cloud Computing Brainstorm on Wednesday, June 17 at the Knight Conference Center at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. Join us in defining the foundation for modern technology and business. From FedRAMP to FedRAMP+ and the changing security requirements, we’ll address how to build a successful business model to provide a smooth transition of applications and services...

The two-day program is led by BIS's professional counseling staff and provides an in-depth examination of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The program will cover the information exporters need to know to comply with U.S. export control requirements on commercial goods. We will focus on what items and activities are subject to the EAR; steps to take to determine the export licensing requirements for your item; how to determine your...