Alan McCain
Alan McCain is an instructor at Graduate School USA, specializing in Audit, Financial Management, and Acquisition. A retired combat veteran who served as both an Air Force enlisted member and a Navy officer, Alan brings more than 30 years of experience in federal and commercial budgeting, auditing, programming, operations, global logistics support, supply chain and inventory management, and major IT acquisition.
He possesses extensive, hands-on budget and audit experience across Federal, State, and Local government operations, including work within the Executive Office of the President and the Departments of State, Defense, Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and Education, as well as the Office of the Mayor of Washington, D.C., among others.
Alan’s consulting background includes strategic planning and business development with the District of Columbia government, multiple federal agencies, Lockheed Martin, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is a Certified Government/Defense Financial Manager (CGFM/DFM), holds a Teaching Certification from Harvard University’s Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, and earned an Executive MBA in International Business from The George Washington University.
Learning Resources by Alan McCain
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Cost Estimation in Performance Work Statements (PWS): A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to perform cost estimation in Performance Work Wtatements (PWS) with our detailed, step-by-step guide.
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Performance Work Statements (PWS): A Guide to Resource Analysis
Discover the key steps to effective resource analysis for creating robust and accurately costed Performance Work Statements.
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Performance Work Statements (PWS): A Comprehensive Guide
Learn how to write Performance Work Statements (PWS) to achieve clear, specific, and measurable outcomes in service contracts.
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Contract Formation Principles in Government Contracting
This guide outlines the core legal principles necessary for creating valid and enforceable contracts with the U.S. government.
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Constructive Changes in Government Contracts
This guide explains how government contractors can effectively manage constructive changes to ensure they are fairly compensated for all work performed.
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