Contract Manager (Mgr Contract Admin 1) 27906

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 107,873 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness resources

Employee assistance programs

Savings Plan Options (401(k))

Financial planning tools and life insurance

Employee discounts

Paid holidays and paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Education scholarships

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Contracts Manager (Level 1) in Springfield, VA. This full-time position requires expertise in contracts management and cost proposal development, with responsibilities that include advising management, ensuring compliance, negotiating contract terms, and supporting proposal development. Candidates must have a Top Secret Clearance and relevant experience, with strong skills in communication and contractual matters. Benefits include medical, dental plans, 401(k), paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years relevant experience with a Bachelor's, or 2+ years with a Master's, or 8+ years with a High School Diploma.
• Must have Top Secret Clearance and ability to maintain SCI/Poly.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a contractual business advisor to line and functional management.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations.
• Negotiate terms of contract documents.
• Support proposal development by analyzing RFPs.
• Maintain cradle-to-grave contract information in software.
• Communicate effectively with team and customers.

Skills

Contracts management

Cost proposal development

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Negotiation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelors in related field

Masters in related field

High School Diploma

Tools

Unison Contract Lifecycle Management software

Job description

Requisition Number: 27906

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $107,873.00 - $135,000.00

Security Clearance: Top Secret

Level of Experience: Senior

Summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Contracts Manager (Level 1) in Springfield, VA, to support the contract administration and business growth of the Warfare Systems Business Group. The ideal candidate is an experienced problem solver with strong skills in contracts management and cost proposal development. This position reports to the WS Contracts Director and supports all aspects of contract administration for the Business Group.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a contractual business advisor to line management (Business Group President, Operations Managers, Program Managers) and functional management (Procurement, Pricing, Finance/Accounting, Costpoint Team, Business Operations, and Project Control) on contractual and proposal matters.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, including reporting requirements.
• Ensure contracts, proposals, and work products comply with HII policies and Contracts Department processes, and that contract files include appropriate documentation to support compliance.
• Negotiate terms of contract documents, including but not limited to Contracts, Cost Proposals, NDAs, and Teaming Agreements.
• Support proposal development by analyzing Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to determine contractual requirements necessary for a compliant, responsive, and competitive proposal. Follow corporate policies and procedures to obtain proper approvals.
• Become a skilled user of Unison Contract Lifecycle Management software, maintaining cradle‑to‑grave contract information.
• Communicate effectively within the team, across the company, and with customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• 4 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 2 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years relevant progressive experience.
• Top Secret Clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI/Poly.

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing contracts, subcontracts, and/or pricing professionals.
• Experience with Firm Fixed Price contract types.
• 10+ years of government contracting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
• Experience supporting proposal efforts, including the management of cost narratives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)).
• Financial planning tools and life insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] 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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

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.