CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR 2

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Pascagoula (MS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription drug

Dental and vision plan

On-site health centers

Tele-medicine

Wellness resources

401K

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Scholarships

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries (Ingalls Shipbuilding) in Pascagoula, Mississippi, seeks a Contract Administrator II to administer, extend, negotiate and terminate contracts. The role supports proposal preparation, contract administration, and customer liaison under company policies and government requirements.

Requires a Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience, or a Master's with 1 year, or a PhD with no experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience.
• Master's degree with 1 year of experience.
• PhD with 0 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment.
• 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 of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; maintains historical information.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR 2

Location:

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Nov 6, 2026

Req ID: 50786

Team: 62 Contracts Administration

Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available

Travel Requirement: No

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today

With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we’ve designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we’re simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think that’s cool? Keep reading:

The Role

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.

Must Have

Bachelors degree and 3 years of experience

-or-

Masters degree and 1 year of experience

-or-

PHD and 0 years of experience

Nice to Have

Qualified candidates are found from diverse professional backgrounds which may include, legal, engineering, finance, accounting, project management, and business administration. Experience in government contracting preferred.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail toand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including:

• 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
• and more

Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.