About the 34th Annual Government Contract Management Symposium

Based in Maryland, Ascellon Corporation helps companies enhance program management offices into high-functioning systems. Ascellon Corporation also stays actively involved with the National Contracts Management Association (NCMA).

On December 14, 2015, the NCMA will host its 34th annual Government Contract Management Symposium at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, DC. The event caters to individuals and companies serving the federal sector as well as those in government and industry contracting. The two-day forum consists of expert lecturers, networking events, and 20 breakout sessions on topics ranging from contract price adjusting to cyber compliance. Participants can customize their experience by taking advantage of one of five educational tracks available. Among the keynote speakers are defense procurement and acquisition policy director Claire M. Grady and Air Force Materiel Commander Ellen M. Pawlikowski.

The symposium is open to the public. NCMA members and students receive a discounted rate starting as low as $300. In addition, groups can register at a lower ticket price. Registration remains open until the day of the event, when interested parties can sign up on-site.

Features of the Answers Suite

A management consulting and information technology company, Ascellon Corporation maintains partnerships with Oracle, Cisco, Hewlett Packard (HP), and Microsoft. Ascellon Corporation leverages its resources to eliminate waste and fraud through its Answers Suite. The Answers Suite addresses the following areas:

Detection and Monitoring – With access to unlimited medical records and claims, users can examine datasets simultaneously and obtain industry standard procedures and diagnoses codes directly within the system. The suite works with any database and processing system, storing records for more than seven years.

Analysis and Reporting – Answers comes with a report wizard that compiles data into spreadsheets and PDFs, among other files. The system is interactive, giving users the option to data-mine and share information. Visual aids, such as graphs, can also be prepared within the suite.

Data Mining, Modeling, and Alerts – Administrators have control over program function and data access with role-based security and password encryption. In addition, the internal algorithm monitors activity to notify administrators of potential risks.

The NCMA’s 34th Annual Government Management Symposium

An international information technology (IT) and management consulting enterprise with offices in Maryland and Nigeria, Ascellon Corporation helps companies and government agencies reduce risk, manage projects, and administer resources. Ascellon Corporation also remains active in the contract management field as a member of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA).

In December of 2015, the NCMA will host its 34th Annual Government Management Symposium (GCMS) at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park hotel in Washington, D.C., where professionals from the industry and government contracting field will gather for training and networking. NCMA explains that the conference allows attendees to develop important relationships and exchange ideas with more 800 other professionals from the field.

GCMS 2015 will feature industry experts who will discuss a wide range of topics, including integrating new technologies and handling program ambiguity. During the two-day symposium, attendees will have the opportunity to experience breakout sessions, executive panel meetings, and keynote presentations. Conference participants are able to secure 14.5 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit for engaging in the symposium’s comprehensive programming.

First Tee Scholars Program Helps Junior Members Pay for College

A leading management consulting and information technology (IT) firm with offices in the US and Nigeria, Ascellon Corporation provides program management, healthcare, and IT solutions to a variety of companies. Ascellon Corporation also supports a number of charitable organizations, including The First Tee, an international youth development group that introduces the game of golf and its intrinsic values to young people.

The First Tee Scholars Program rewards junior golfers for their academic achievements and accomplishments in leadership, character development, and community involvement. Established in 2003, the program has distributed over $1 million in college scholarships.

Components of the application include two essays, copies of official test scores, and high school transcripts. In addition, applicants must submit a school and community activities chart that showcases their leadership skills. The final component is a participation survey completed by a First Tee staff member regarding the applicant’s involvement with their local chapter.

In addition to its Scholars Program, First Tee also offers Named Scholarship funds that are distributed in honor of an individual or through the donations of a corporation or individual sponsor. Most of these scholarships are worth approximately $2,500 per year and may be renewed for up to four years.

For additional information on the First Tee Scholars Program, visit the organization’s website at thefirsttee.org.