Senior Contract Administrator (Contract Administrator 5) 30099

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best‑in‑class medical, dental and ve

Wellness resources

Employee assistance programs

401(k) Savings Plan

Financial planning tools, life ins

Employee discounts

Paid holidays and paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Education scholarships

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to lead end-to-end contract management for defense programs at Fairfax, VA, with a hybrid work schedule. You will guide negotiations, ensure FAR/DFARS compliance, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires substantial experience with IDIQ contracts, pricing and estimating tools, and close collaboration with internal teams and customers to deliver compliant, competitive actions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years relevant experience with a Bachelor's in related field; 13+ years relevant experience with a Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19+ years relevant experience.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop colleagues in contracting principles and practices
• Demonstrated experience managing IDIQ contracts

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of standard and non-standard contracts, including administration, negotiation, modifications, extensions, and closeout
• Support proposal development by preparing contract volumes, contributing to pricing strategies, and ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Lead contract negotiations with customers and partners in alignment with company policies, FAR/DFARS requirements, and customer specifications
• Review estimates, pricing data, material and service requirements, and performance criteria for completeness and compliance
• Prepare bids and maintain contract-specific documentation, reports, and historical records
• Serve as a primary liaison with internal teams and external customers, advising leadership on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and opportunities
• Analyze contract data, performance metrics, and financial impacts to support decision-making
• Develop and maintain contract-specific estimating tools and templates
• Share knowledge and best practices through training, mentoring, and consistent guidance to teammates

Skills

Mentoring

IDIQ contracts

FAR/DFARS

Pricing tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Contracting tools

Job description

Requisition Number: 30099, Required Travel: 0 - 10%, Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt, Anticipated Salary Range: $129,368.00 - $150,000.00, Security Clearance: None, Level of Experience: Senior

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class.

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Role

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to lead end‑to‑end contract management activities in support of dynamic defense programs at our Fairfax, VA location. This role plays a critical part in shaping compliant, competitive, and strategically aligned contract actions for a diverse portfolio of customers. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of federal contracting and IDIQ management. This role supports a hybrid work schedule.

What You Will Do

• Manage the full lifecycle of standard and non‑standard contracts, including administration, negotiation, modifications, extensions, and closeout
• Support proposal development by preparing contract volumes, contributing to pricing strategies, and ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Lead contract negotiations with customers and partners in alignment with company policies, FAR/DFARS requirements, and customer specifications
• Review estimates, pricing data, material and service requirements, and performance criteria for completeness and compliance
• Prepare bids and maintain contract‑specific documentation, reports, and historical records
• Serve as a primary liaison with internal teams and external customers, advising leadership on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and opportunities
• Analyze contract data, performance metrics, and financial impacts to support decision‑making
• Develop and maintain contract‑specific estimating tools and templates
• Share knowledge and best practices through training, mentoring, and consistent guidance to teammates

What We're Looking For

• 15+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19+ years relevant experience.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop colleagues in contracting principles and practices
• Demonstrated experience managing IDIQ contracts

Preferred Experience

• Advanced knowledge of Excel, as this position creates contract‑specific estimating templates
• Experience with NSWCPD or NIWC contracts
• Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS
• Ability to create, maintain, and improve pricing or estimating tools
• Experience supporting cross‑functional proposal or contracting teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Benefits

• best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• Savings Plan Options (401(k))
• financial planning tools, life insurance
• employee discounts
• paid holidays and paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships

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. Our 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.

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.