Contract Administrator III — Defense Shipbuilding

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, seeks an experienced Contract Administrator to manage standard and nonstandard contracts, prepare proposals, and negotiate terms. The role requires rigorous contract administration, attention to estimates, costs, and delivery schedules, and strong customer liaison skills.

The position supports the Submarine New Construction Group, with potential placement in Virginia or Columbia groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience.
• Master’s Degree and 4 year of relevant professional experience
• Equivalent qualifications to Bachelor's Degree per policy

Responsibilities

• Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to ensure proper acquisition and fulfillment.
• Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for accuracy.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Communication

Proposal preparation

Customer contact

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree

NNS Apprentice School graduate

NNPS graduate

2-year program + experience

Military paygrade E-5+

High School/GED + 4 years experience

High School/GED + 8 years experience

Tools

FAR knowledge

DFARS familiarity

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, seeks an experienced Contract Administrator to manage standard and nonstandard contracts, prepare proposals, and negotiate terms. The role requires rigorous contract administration, attention to estimates, costs, and delivery schedules, and strong customer liaison skills.

The position supports the Submarine New Construction Group, with potential placement in Virginia or Columbia groups.