NCMA Pikes Peak Chapter

NCMA Pikes Peak Chapter Pikes Peak Chapter of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA)

04/22/2026

Thank you to all who joined us for today’s Webinar session! It was great to see such a strong turnout and engage in a meaningful discussion about the complexities of organizational change.

A special thank you to Matthew for presenting "Your Transformation Isn’t Fixing the Real Problem." His insights into why reform efforts often struggle to address underlying structural issues provided us all with a lot of valuable food for thought to take back to our respective teams.

Next Up is our May Social Hour

Don't forget to mark your calendars for our next gathering! We’ll be hosting a Social Hour on Thursday, May 7. This is a great chance to step away from the contracts and modifications for a bit to connect with your peers in a more relaxed setting.

Looking Toward Summer:
We are currently planning our calendar for the summer months and would love your input.
• Follow us on our social media pages for the latest updates and event announcements.
• Get involved: If you have ideas for future topics, know of great potential guest speakers, or have any general inquiries, please reach out to us! We want to ensure our scheduled sessions continues to support your professional growth and our local community.

Thank you for being such an active part of our chapter. We look forward to seeing you in May!

03/12/2026

If you’re serious about winning government contracts in Colorado, this is where you need to be.

Join Colorado APEX Accelerator for our monthly G2B Roundtable in Colorado Springs - a no-cost, face-to-face opportunity to hear directly from agency representatives and prime contractors who are actively buying.

📅 March 17th, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (sharp start)
🗓️ Register by 5:00 PM on March 16th
📍 OMNI Federal – 4th Floor, 10807 New Allegiance Dr, Colorado Springs

This month’s lineup includes representatives from:
• City of Colorado Springs
• United States Air Force Academy
• United States Space Force
• City of Pueblo
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District (Colorado Springs Office)

No guesswork. No outdated advice. Just real insight on how to engage, position, and compete.

Whether you’re building in the Defense Industrial Base, supporting DPA Title III priorities, or targeting local and federal buyers, this roundtable gives you direct access to decision-makers and influencers.

Show up prepared. Bring capability statements. Ask smart questions. Relationships still win contracts - and this is where they start.

Space is limited - Register TODAY at
https://coapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/35349

03/04/2026

Tomorrow: The Truth Comes Out. 🕵️‍♂️

Don't miss our Pikes Peak NCMA Lunch & Learn tomorrow at noon! We're diving deep into project honesty with Matthew Oleniuk.
No registration required—just click the link and join us.
• Time: Tomorrow, March 5 | 12:00 PM MT

Pro Tip: Set a calendar reminder now so you don't miss the start!

Stop trusting the "Green" dashboard. 📊In 48 hours, we're learning how to spot the risks that aren't on your spreadsheet....
03/03/2026

Stop trusting the "Green" dashboard. 📊

In 48 hours, we're learning how to spot the risks that aren't on your spreadsheet. Join Matthew Oleniuk to discover why your project might be lying to you and how to fix it.

• When: This Thursday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM MT
• Cost: $0
• Link: https://teams.live.com/meet/9385384152886?p=3B8KM0EtnRLeRRf23h

See you there!

March 5th, 12pm MT - Meet Our Guest Speaker Your Project Isn’t Telling You the TruthThe Warning Signs That Never Appear ...
03/03/2026

March 5th, 12pm MT - Meet Our Guest Speaker

Your Project Isn’t Telling You the Truth
The Warning Signs That Never Appear in Dashboards, Reports, or Slide Decks
Session Summary

Most large, complex projects watch the dashboard, not the road. Leaders review familiar metrics and feel reassured by “green” indicators – even as real dangers form outside the reporting frame. Dashboards capture activity, not vulnerability, and routinely filter out the uncomfortable messages leaders most need to hear.

This session helps project leaders detect the early, subtle signals of project collapse long before timelines slip or issues become public. Using real-world examples, Matthew shows why the conditions that matter most never appear in slide decks, why routine reporting blinds teams at critical moments, and how project instability can take root when no one is looking.

Learning Objectives

In this session, participants will learn:
• Why formal reporting often hides early warning signs – and what leaders miss until it’s too late
• The early patterns that indicate a project is entering dangerous territory
• How routine dashboards create blind spots, even when performance appears stable
• Practical ways leaders can surface difficult truths and intervene before failures emerge

Bio

Matthew Oleniuk is a former senior executive who provided oversight of large, high-stakes government projects, where optimistic reporting, complex governance, and formal assurance often obscured emerging problems. He saw firsthand how early warning signals rarely appear in dashboards, reports, or risk registers.

Today, Matthew works with senior leaders and delivery teams to strengthen how insight, evidence, and judgement shape real decisions. His sessions explore why critical signals are missed, how assumptions harden without challenge, and how information is simplified in ways that reduce understanding. His focus is on helping leaders intervene earlier – before small misinterpretations compound into visible delivery failures.

02/28/2026

At NCMA Pikes Peak Chapter, we believe that professional growth shouldn't have a price tag. As a non-profit dedicated to the advancement of our field, our goal is to demystify the complexities of contract management for everyone. By making our events free, we’re opening the doors to anyone—member or not—who is ready to learn, lead, and make a difference in their career.

02/26/2026

Is your project hiding something? 🧐

Next Thursday, March 5, we’re pulling back the curtain on project transparency. Join the NCMA Pikes Peak Chapter for a free Lunch & Learn with Matthew Oleniuk from The Risk Insider Company.

• Topic: "Your Project Isn't Telling You The Truth"
• When: March 5 @ 12:00 PM MT
• Where: Virtually via Teams (Link in bio/comments)

No RSVP needed—just bring your lunch and your toughest questions!

🕵️‍♂️ Your Project is Lying to You... Are You Listening?Ever feel like your project dashboard is a little too "green" wh...
02/26/2026

🕵️‍♂️ Your Project is Lying to You... Are You Listening?

Ever feel like your project dashboard is a little too "green" while everything feels like it’s on fire? It’s time to uncover what’s actually happening behind the scenes.

The NCMA Pikes Peak Chapter invites you to a special Lunch & Learn featuring Matthew Oleniuk from The Risk Insider Company. Join us for an eye-opening session that explores why projects hide the truth and how you can spot the warning signs before it's too late.

📅 Event Details
* Topic: "Your Project Isn't Telling You The Truth"
* Date: March 5
* Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM MT
* Cost: Absolutely Free
* Registration: No reservations required!

💻 How to Join
Grab your lunch and hop onto our Teams meeting at noon:
Join the NCMA Pikes Peak Lunch and Learn
(Link is in comments)

> Why Attend?
> Whether you're a contract manager, project lead, or just tired of "watermelon projects" (green on the outside, red on the inside), Matthew will provide the insights you need to get back to the truth.

02/14/2026

We had a blast last night at the NCMA Pikes Peak Happy Hour! Between the arcade games and the Networking Bingo, the competition was fierce.

Because we had such a focused group, the odds for our prize raffle were better than ever!

Congratulations to our winners and a huge welcome to the new contracts professionals who joined us for the first time.

Missed out this time? Don’t worry—we’re already planning the next one. Stay tuned for details!

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