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Policy advice and policy writing.
I write contracts that involve a wide variety of products
and services, mostly associated with science.
I review documents for accuracy and completeness.
And I'm also the awarding official
on grants, cooperative agreements, other transactions,
and contracts.
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Really good customer service.
[INAUDIBLE] to be somebody that is [? life ?] customer savvy,
it can be frustrating.
You had to practically think because somebody
is coming to you for advice.
You get in a position where perhaps you
have to answer a lot of questions for people
and give a lot of guidance.
Remember to do it graciously.
Be creative and innovative and think outside the box.
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To ask questions rather than sit through and try
to figure something out.
I really learned to just get up and ask questions.
And I put a heavy emphasis on the
why I would be doing something as opposed
to just doing it and following a process.
To network with co-workers and other people in your field.
Good contacts are good for business,
and that includes government business.
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Having a government mentor.
If you can get it early enough, someone that can guide you.
It doesn't take a lot to get lost.
But if you have somebody that is guiding you.
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To do some research in regard to the Federal Acquisition
Regulation.
It's a handbook that includes laws
all in regard to contracting and federal acquisitions.
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