Contract Administrator 3

HII

. Administer, extend, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract administration, negotiation, and compliance with legal and company policies, while effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in analyzing data and preparing bids to support submarine new construction initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract AdministrationProposal PreparationFAR and DFARS KnowledgeGovernment Contracts ExperienceCommunication Abilities

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Hard Skills

Contract NegotiationData AnalysisBid PreparationCost EstimationContract Fulfillment

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationStakeholder Liaison

Industry Keywords

Submarine New ConstructionVirginia ClassColumbia ClassMilitary ExperienceManufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer, extend, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts
Conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contact activities
Ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer specifications
Examine estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements and delivery schedules
Prepare bids
Process specifications, progress and other reports
Advise management of contractual rights and obligations
Compile and analyze data
Maintain historical information
Support the Submarine New Construction Group, including VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA New Construction, VIRGINIA Lead Yard Services, Submarine Parts BOA, CONFORM, SSN(X) and other pursuits
Facilitate communication across programs and diverse stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 4 year of relevant professional experience
Equivalent pathways include 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
Previous Government contracts experience preferred
Superior written and verbal communication abilities
Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to identify and pursue entitlement opportunities
Ability to serve as a liaison among diverse stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
On-site health centers
Tele-medicine
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings plan options (401K)
Financial education and planning tools
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Competitive benefits
Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth