Workshop Description:
This workshop provides contract management professionals with the knowledge, tools, and practical techniques needed to successfully administer government contracts throughout the contract lifecycle. Participants will explore best practices, proven procedures, and current approaches to effective contract administration, from post-award planning through contract closeout. Through a combination of instructor-led discussion, real-world examples, small-group exercises, and case studies, participants will develop practical skills they can immediately apply to strengthen oversight, reduce risk, and improve vendor performance outcomes.

Who Should Attend:

• Contract administrators and contract managers
• Purchasing and procurement professionals
• Project managers responsible for contract oversight
• Compliance, audit, or program staff involved in contract monitoring
• Anyone responsible for creating, administering, or auditing public contracts

Course/Workshop topics:

• Contract administration overview and best practices
• Kickoff and pre-performance planning
• Developing and implementing a Contract Administration Plan (CAP)
• Risk reassessment and mitigation strategies
• Ongoing contract maintenance and oversight
• Contract monitoring methods and techniques
• Vendor performance management
• Documentation and recordkeeping requirements
• Contract changes and modification management
• End-of-contract procedures and contract closeout

Benefits of Attendance – participants will:

• Understand key roles, responsibilities, and accountability in contract administration
• Identify monitoring methods and determine when each approach is appropriate
• Recognize risk indicators and respond effectively to changing risk conditions
• Apply structured processes for monitoring and managing vendor performance
• Implement effective strategies for managing contract changes and modifications