Senior Contracts Manager, National Defense Programs

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

10 paid federal holidays

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced and solutions‑oriented Contracts Manager to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Global Security Business Group across a broad portfolio, while also engaging with HII Nuclear, a subsidiary of Mission Technologies.

Your expertise will directly influence business growth, operational success, and strategic contract execution.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive contract experience with a BA or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Strong organizational skills with multitasking ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as contractual business advisor to leadership and teams on contract matters.
• Identify contractual risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure full compliance with contractual obligations and reporting.
• Negotiate terms for contracts, NDAs, and teaming agreements.
• Support proposal development for compliant, competitive submissions.
• Develop proficiency with Unison CLM and cradle-to-grave documentation.
• Mentor junior team members and prepare to assume supervisory duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent with 12 years experience

Tools

Unison Contract Lifecycle Management

Job description

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced and solutions‑oriented Contracts Manager to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Global Security Business Group across a broad portfolio, while also engaging with HII Nuclear, a subsidiary of Mission Technologies.

Your expertise will directly influence business growth, operational success, and strategic contract execution.