Investigates circumstances to determine alternative courses of action, such as extension of delivery schedule for consideration flowing to the Government. Prepares termination files for use in contract termination actions, including amounts paid, audit reports, product rejections, and other related documentation. Reviews termination inventories. Reviews completed official contract file to determine that all contractual actions are satisfied, that there are no pending administrative actions to be resolved, that all file documents are signed, that there are no litigation actions pending, and that the contract is complete in every respect and ready to be closed. The employee is responsible for a variety of contracts which frequently require special handling provisions or other specialized terms and conditions.
Some contracts cover a period of more than one year.
Typical requirements include technical equipment, supplies, construction, and services ranging from standard items which are complicated by urgent delivery requirements or security classification to complex or sophisticated requirements. Throughout the life of the contract, maintains liaison with the contractor to interpret contractual obligations and to resolve problems. Maintains close liaison with buying activities. Recommends or issues changes to the contract, highlighting conditions that could jeopardize contract performance. Makes determinations on problems of production, delivery, Government-furnished property, quality assurance acceptance, or other areas affecting the contract.