Dir Contract Admin 2

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role will directly support Newport News Shipbuilding’s Contracts & Pricing Division. The selected Candidate will oversee a team of professionals in the creation, execution, and administration of contracts as well as international trade compliance. This position will support new / emergent business opportunities (including AUKUS) at Newport News Shipbuilding.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline plus a minimum of 10 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience OR a Master's degree in a relevant discipline and 8 years of relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

Contract negotiation experience including knowledge of applicable FAR and DFARs regulations as well as experience with foreign military sales (FMS) cases
Experience with teaming and other business agreements
Knowledge of international trade, import, export, customs, tariffs, and other regulatory compliance matters

Responsibilities

Administer, extend, negotiate, modify and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts
Conduct contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
Examine estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness
Lead / Manage a team of managers, administrators, and analysts
Prepare bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information
Management of import and/or export functions
Core element compliance lead
Serve as a senior leader guiding cross-functional teams on international trade, export controls, customs enforcement, and global regulatory compliance
Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency-specific regulations, and internal policies across all contract activities
Compliance with HII-Corporate policies and procedures for all contract actions
Develop and implement contract strategies that align with business objectives and mitigate risk.
Monitor contract performance and compliance metrics, reporting regularly to senior leadership.