Managing Contracting Organizations

Overview

Explore how managers of contracting organizations, or supervising contracting officers, need to address the distinct responsibilities of their roles while effective overseeing contract management. Through self-assessments, case studies, individual and group activities, and action planning, you will identify ways to improve your personal management effectiveness and leave class with an action plan to optimize your acquisition outcomes.

Who Attends

This course is designed for managers of contracting organizations at the GS-1102-Series, grades 11 through 15 that are or are about to be assigned management responsibilities over contracting organization or supervisory contracting officer, or team leads.

Course Level: Basic
CLP: 40 | CPE: 40
Duration: 5 Days

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Available Dates

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September 21 - September 25, 2026

Class ID: 261403006

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

November 30 - December 4, 2026

Class ID: 261403008

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

Learning Objectives

Outline the key skills and responsibilities expected of the contracting manager
Explain effective strategies for leveraging leadership and management skills and techniques in the management of contracting organizations
Determine the key aspects of performance management that support the development and retention of acquisition workforce talent
Select appropriate leadership and interpersonal techniques to manage the development and retention of acquisition workforce talent
Assess effective leadership and interpersonal techniques to manage cross-functional contracting teams
Apply technical contracting knowledge and leadership skills to optimize acquisition outcomes
Develop a management plan that directly addresses professional and organizational needs

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Managing Contracting Organizations

Overview

Who Attends

For Groups

Available Dates

Learning Objectives

Additional Features

Credits

This course is part of the following Management Concepts Certificate Programs:

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Elective Courses

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