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GSA policies and communicate impacts to leadership and stakeholders.\nSupport GSA Contractor Assessments, Contractor Assistance Visits (CAVs), and Industrial Operations Analyst (IOA) reviews.\nContract Administration & Post-Award Management\nManage federal contracts, task orders, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements from award through closeout.\nInterpret and apply FAR, DFARS, GSAM, agency supplements, and applicable government\ncontracting regulations.\nMonitor contract performance for compliance with contractual requirements, deliverables, schedules, and reporting obligations.\nCoordinate subcontracting plans, reporting, and subcontract compliance activities.\nTrack contract funding, modifications, option periods, and key milestones.\nMaintain complete and accurate contract records and documentation.\nReview and negotiate modifications, amendments, and contractual changes.\nOversee contract closeout activities and final reporting requirements.\nIdentify, assess, and mitigate 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