Senior Contracts Administrator – Hybrid, DoD IDIQ Expert

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) Mission Technologies seeks a Senior Contracts Administrator to lead end‑to‑end contract management for defense programs at the Fairfax, VA location.

You will ensure compliant, competitive contracting actions across a diverse portfolio, with a focus on IDIQ management and federal contracting standards. The role supports a hybrid work schedule and requires extensive experience in contracting, pricing, and negotiation within DoD frameworks.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant contracting experience; Bachelor's required or 13+ years with a Master.
• Experience mentoring and developing colleagues in contracting principles.
• Proven track record 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 & coaching

IDIQ contract management

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) Mission Technologies seeks a Senior Contracts Administrator to lead end‑to‑end contract management for defense programs at the Fairfax, VA location.

You will ensure compliant, competitive contracting actions across a diverse portfolio, with a focus on IDIQ management and federal contracting standards. The role supports a hybrid work schedule and requires extensive experience in contracting, pricing, and negotiation within DoD frameworks.