Senior Contracts Leader – Defense Programs

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to lead end-to-end contract management for a diverse defense and civilian portfolio from our Fairfax, VA office. This role requires strong federal contracting expertise and experience with IDIQ management within a fast-paced environment.

You will negotiate, administer, and close contracts, support proposals, and advise leadership on risks and opportunities while collaborating with internal teams and customers across the

Qualifications

• 10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop colleagues in contracting principles and practices
• Demonstrated experience managing a large contract portfolio with a high volume of contract actions
• Skilled in all contract types, including Cost-Type, FFP, and LH
• Experienced with agreement types such as NDAs, TAs, MOUs, IDIQs, and BOAs
• Strong understanding of Outcomes-Based, Performance-Based, and “X as a Service” contracting models
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with diverse internal business partners and all levels of management

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
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled at handling high-volume workloads while maintaining accuracy
• Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and program needs

Skills

Know & Grow Your People

Build Relationships

Take Ownership

Customer First

Shape the Future

Act with Urgency

Mentor and develop colleagues in ...

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to lead end-to-end contract management for a diverse defense and civilian portfolio from our Fairfax, VA office. This role requires strong federal contracting expertise and experience with IDIQ management within a fast-paced environment.

You will negotiate, administer, and close contracts, support proposals, and advise leadership on risks and opportunities while collaborating with internal teams and customers across the