Contract Administrator 3

Ingalls Shipbuilding • Newport News, VA

7d • $84,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an intermediate-level contract administrator position supporting Newport News Shipbuilding’s Submarine New Construction Group, which handles VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA new construction, VIRGINIA Lead Yard Services, Submarine Parts BOA, CONFORM, SSN(X), and other pursuits. The role may be assigned to either the VIRGINIA or COLUMBIA group.

The Contract Administrator administers, extends, negotiates, and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts. The position supports proposal preparation, contract negotiation and administration, and customer contact to ensure contract acquisition and fulfillment comply with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. It also reviews cost estimates, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for accuracy and completeness; prepares bids and reports; advises management on contractual rights and obligations; analyzes data; and maintains historical information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience, or a master's degree and 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• One of the following may substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement: NNS Apprentice School graduate; Navy Nuclear Power School graduate; associate's degree or other formal 2-year program plus 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience; military experience at paygrade E-5 or above; high school diploma/GED plus 4 years of combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military, or other relevant exempt experience; or high school diploma/GED plus 8 years of combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military, or other relevant non-exempt experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Previous government contracts experience.
• Superior written and verbal communication abilities.
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements to ensure compliance across contract activities.
• Ability to identify and pursue entitlement opportunities.
• Ability to serve as a liaison among diverse stakeholders and facilitate clear, effective communication across programs.

Responsibilities

• Administer, extend, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities.
• Support proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Examine estimates of material, equipment services, and production costs, along with performance requirements and delivery schedules, for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare bids and process specifications, progress reports, and other reports.
• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Compile and analyze data and maintain historical information.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
• On-site health centers, telemedicine, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs.
• 401(k) savings plan options and financial education and planning tools.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
• Educational and training programs for continual career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level