CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR 4

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

3d•$103,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a senior-level contract administrator position for the Submarine New Construction Group at Newport News Shipbuilding. The role administers, extends, negotiates, and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts. It 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 group handles VCS New Construction, VIRGINIA Lead Yard Services, Submarine Parts BOA, CONFORM, SSN(X), and various smaller pursuits. The position examines estimates of material, equipment, services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for accuracy and completeness. It prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management on contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information. The role is full-time, first shift, not eligible for telework, and requires travel 10%–25% of the time. U.S. citizenship is required; relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant exempt experience, or a master's degree and 8 years of relevant professional experience.
U.S. citizenship is required.
One of the following may substitute for a bachelor's degree: NNS Apprentice School graduate; Navy Nuclear Power School graduate; associate's degree or other formal two-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.

Nice To Haves

Previous government contracting experience is preferred.
Superior written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

Administer, extend, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts.
Conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities.
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.
Manage and oversee multiple government contracts, proposals, and related projects simultaneously.
Interpret and apply FAR and DFARS requirements to ensure compliance across contract activities.
Identify contractual risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement corrective actions.
Recognize entitlement opportunities, pursue them to completion, and track outcomes.
Serve as a liaison among stakeholders and facilitate communication across programs.
Mentor and develop junior staff, providing guidance and training on contract administration and best practices.