CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR 4

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

133d•Onsite

About The Position

Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts. Conducts proposal preparation, 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. Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness. Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information. This Job Posting is to Support Aircraft Carrier New Construction as a Contract Administrator 4. Seeking a candidate with demonstrated success at a more senior level who is prepared to support the active Carrier New Construction team. The preferred candidate will have strong experience with NNS's customer contracts – contract constructs, cost collection, billing requirements, WBS structures, and terms and conditions as well as ability to analyze and reconcile price and funding modifications. Additional experience with negotiation and client relations a plus.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 8 year of relevant professional experience
One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications: NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Nice To Haves

Solid knowledge of contract administration principles, FAR, DFARS, Cost and Pricing.
Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
Superior communication skills, candidate is required to interact with various internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
Ability to work in a close team environment.
Must be able to self-prioritize work, adhere to deadlines, and be proactive in handling situations that arise.
Excellent organizational and customer service skills required.
Strong attention to detail and editing ability required.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills required.
Current/prior shipbuilding knowledge/experience is a plus.
Access to internal NNS databases and systems a plus.
Experience in engineering/planning/program office a plus.
Security Clearance or Ability to Gain Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts.
Conducts proposal preparation, 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.
Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information.