Contract Administrator 4

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

8h•$103,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Contract Administrator administers, extends, negotiates, and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts. The position 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. It examines estimates of material, equipment, services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for accuracy and completeness. The role also 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 a senior-level position in the Submarine New Construction Group, which handles VCS New Construction, VIRGINIA Lead Yard Services, Submarine Parts BOA, CONFORM, SSN(X), and various smaller pursuits. The role is full-time, first shift, based at Newport News Shipbuilding, and is not eligible for telework. Travel of 10%–25% is required. U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant exempt experience, or a master's degree and 8 years of relevant professional experience.
A qualifying alternative to the bachelor's degree may be used: NNS Apprentice School graduate; Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) 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 pay grade E-5 or above; high school/GED plus 4 years of combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military, or other relevant exempt experience; or high school/GED plus 8 years of combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military, or other relevant non-exempt experience.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous government contracting experience.
Ability to manage and oversee multiple government contracts, proposals, and related projects simultaneously.
Superior written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to interpret and apply FAR and DFARS requirements to ensure compliance across contract activities.
Ability to identify contractual risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement corrective actions.
Ability to recognize entitlement opportunities, pursue them to successful completion, and track outcomes.
Ability to serve as a liaison among diverse stakeholders and facilitate clear, effective communication across programs.
Ability to mentor and develop junior staff and provide guidance and training on contract administration and best practices.

Responsibilities

Administer, extend, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts.
Conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer-contact activities.
Ensure contract acquisition and fulfillment comply 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.