CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR 3
About The Position
The Contract Administrator 3 administers, extends, negotiates, and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts. The role conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to support proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. The administrator examines estimates of material, equipment, services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for accuracy and completeness; prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management on contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information. This is an intermediate-level position within the Submarine New Construction Group and may support either the VIRGINIA or COLUMBIA groups. The group handles VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA new construction, VIRGINIA Lead Yard Services, Submarine Parts BOA, CONFORM, SSN(X), and various smaller pursuits. The position is full-time, first shift, based at Newport News Shipbuilding, and is not eligible for telework. U.S. citizenship is required.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience, or a master's degree and 4 years of relevant professional experience.
- An NNS Apprentice School graduate may be used as equivalent to a bachelor's degree to meet minimum qualifications.
- A Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate may be used as equivalent to a bachelor's degree to meet minimum qualifications.
- An associate's degree or other formal 2-year program plus 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience may be used as equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
- Military experience at paygrade E-5 or above may be used as equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
- A high school diploma or GED plus 4 combined years of manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military, or other relevant exempt experience may be used as equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
- A high school diploma or GED plus 8 combined years of manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military, or other relevant non-exempt experience may be used as equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
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 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 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.
- Tele-medicine.
- Wellness resources.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Savings plan options (401K).
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
