Senior Navy Contracts Administrator

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding seeks an experienced senior contract administrator to manage complex government and supplier contracts for the Submarine New Construction Group. You will oversee proposal development, negotiate terms, and ensure contract compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements in coordination with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a strong background in contract law, cost analysis, and procurement processes, with a track record of handling large-scale government contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 8 year of relevant professional experience
• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

Responsibilities

• Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

NNS Apprentice School graduate

Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate

Associate's Degree or 2-year program

Military Paygrade E-5 or above

High School/GED and 4 years related manufacturing/military experience

High School/GED and 8 years related non-exempt experience

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding seeks an experienced senior contract administrator to manage complex government and supplier contracts for the Submarine New Construction Group. You will oversee proposal development, negotiate terms, and ensure contract compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements in coordination with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a strong background in contract law, cost analysis, and procurement processes, with a track record of handling large-scale government contracts.