Colin has previously stated that the Contracting Officer should be every other officer’s best friend. In this episode, Capt Brent Nichols explains why. Contracting officers conduct the business of the Air Force, interface with the external world, and spend the Air Force’s money.
05:29 - Brent's background and experience getting selected for OTS (see Air Force OTS Forum: https://airforceots.com/)
09:51 - Being strategic about differentiating yourself
15:19 - 64P Contracting Officers
20:25 - The Contracting Officer should be your best friend
27:49 - Contracting Officer career path and employability (see Defense Contract Managment Agency: https://www.dcma.mil/)
33:34 - Contemplating the transition out of the Air Force
40:12 - Making the decision to transition
49:54 - How to prepare for the transition (see Corporate Captains: https://corporatecaptains.libsyn.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/corporatecaptains/)
01:05:23 - Commentary
Contact or connect with Brent:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentcnichols
Email: corporatecaptains@gmail.com or nicholsgg@gmail.com
Phone: (520) 306-0935
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