Leadership Development Program (CMLDP)

Are you looking for a leadership role in the Contract Management profession? You are eligible if you have:

• NCMA member in good standing
• 5+  years experience in Contract Management
• Not yet held a supervisory or management position (or have < 1 year experience)
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• A strong desire to become a leader
• A recommendation from your employer as a top candidate for the program

Cost is free, but you must be an NCMA member to apply.

Participants are responsible for travel-related costs to attend in-person training events (SubCon, World Congress, and GCMS). Expenses may be covered fully or partially by employers or local chapters.

A budget worksheet is included with the application.

The Leadership Development Program is time-intensive. Participants must commit to the following:

• Participation in CMLDP activities at NCMA's three national conferences (SubCon, World Congress, and GCMS) over the course of the 10-month program
• Individual, small group and team projects
• Regular communication with mentors
• Completion of research papers
• NCMA involvement at the local Chapter or national level for two full years after graduation

Landon Hill is a Procurement Manager at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, leading an acquisition group providing support for energy and environmental research. Previously, he served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army, and as a supply chain analyst at Panalpina. He is also a 2013 graduate of the CMLDP.

Landon Hill, Fellow, MBA | CMLDP Coach 2018–2019

The applications period for the 2019-2020 class has ended. Selected parties will be notified by email in early September.