CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR 3

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII; Pascagoula (MS); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription drug

Dental and vision plan

On-site health centers

Tele-medicine

Wellness resources

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Education scholarships

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking a Contracts Administrator to manage standard and nonstandard contracts across the lifecycle. You will prepare proposals, negotiate terms, administer contracts, and ensure compliance with policies and legal requirements.

The role involves analyzing costs, preparing bids, and delivering accurate reports while maintaining documentation and customer communications in a defense industry setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of experience.
• Master’s degree plus 4 years of experience.
• PhD plus 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities.
• Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements and delivery schedules.
• Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; maintains historical information.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

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

Travel Requirement: No

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

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 6 years of experience
• Masters degree and 4 years of experience
• PHD and 1 year of experience

Nice to Have

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

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

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

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 to buildyourcareer@hii-co .com and 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.