Robert Knauer (Stage name of ROBERT VALOR) Music Producer/Songwriter

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. Robert 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

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.

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 little tolerance for people who are not willing to learn and apply themselves in such a demanding career as contracting.

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

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 how to get ahead in federal contracting. The same rules apply for state and local government contracting jobs. Websites to visit include: www.ncmahq.org for civilian, military and industry firms.....also www.nigp.org for state and local government employees, and of course....www.dau.edu (formerly dau.mil) for those military and

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 podcasts on Spotify, Apple, Audioboom and many others

ROBERT KNAUER CPCM CPPO 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 on multiple platforms