ROBERT KNAUER introduces his new PodCast series for 2022. He informs listeners what topics will be covered and gives you a little insight into each. As a navy officer, CEO and former Senior Federal Government contracting officer you will learn the ups and downs, ins and outs of life in the navy, in contracting, in life and hear some about his newest novel (about being raised by a black nanny and maid in the racist South during the 50s. Listeners can find my podcasts at WISEWHISPERER.COM

Podcaster Robert Knauer CPCM CPPO informs how to apply for and obtain a career position in federal, state and local government as a contract specialist. This career field is wide open for those willing to take the plunge ....it can be rather challenging. Use the federal www.USAJobs.gov website to apply for GS-1102 series positions. Listeners can find more of my podcast episodes at WISEWHISPERER.COM

Podcaster Robert Knauer CPCM CPPO explains what new contracting employees (interns and others) should expect to survive the probationary period, excel at their new job and get ahead in federal contracting. The same rules apply for state and local government contracting jobs. Websites to visit include: www.ncmahq.org www.nigp.org and of course....www.dau.edu (formerly dau.mil), these are excellent sources of information on contracting certification programs ranging from beginner to advanced procurement. Listeners can find more of my podcast episodes at WISEWHISPER.COM

Podcaster Robert Knauer CPCM CPPO describes avenues for required training, current government training required of new employees, how things have changed and the future of training. There are significant differences in the quality and type of training required between DOD (under WWW.DAU.EDU) and non-DOD agencies (like GSA for example) which fall under www.FAI.gov. He points out that training for State and Local government agencies is generally provided by NIGP.org and some training can be gotten from NCMAHQ.org along with private vendors. He makes a point to note that training provided by DAU is done by staff employee instructors and not contractors which is the case for all of non-DOD under FAI oversight. Draw your own conclusions. The bottom line for a career in government contracting is, your career will be rather demanding, stress levels high, but YOU will also be required to obtain LOTS AND LOTS of training, takes lots of course examinations and it will continue for the rest of your life until you retire.

Professor Robert Knauer CPCM CPPO explains his own personal views on why brand new contracting personnel need to fully understand and be able to properly utilize various contract pricing arrangements in unique situations to be the best contracting person that you can possibly become. He pulls no punches and has tolerance for people who are not willing to learn and apply themselves in such a demanding contracting career.

Robert Knauer CPCM CPPO gives a brief 10 minute summary of some basic government contracting acronyms and tells what they are, why they are used and what YOU need to know it order to do your job as a career contracting person.

Robert Knauer CPCM CPPO and former professor of contract management for the DAU discusses Contracting Integrity, Ethics and following the rules citing several unique stories. These are just to wet your appetite for what is to come in upcoming episodes of his podcast. Mr. Knauer pulls no punches and certainly does NOT suffer fools well, but he does offer very salient and important advice to those planning a career in contracting. Just so you understand--there is SOME PROFANITY in this podcast. So if you have sensitive little ears, maybe you should go elsewhere.