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HII

Contract Administrator

HII

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

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $103,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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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 managing multiple government contracts and mentoring junior staff in best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Contract AdministrationGovernment Contracting ExperienceFAR and DFARS ComplianceProposal PreparationRisk Mitigation Strategies

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Hard Skills
Contract NegotiationData AnalysisBid PreparationCost EstimationContract Fulfillment
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationStakeholder LiaisonMentoring
Industry Keywords
Government ContractsContractual RightsEntitlement OpportunitiesCompliance Requirements

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 contract acquisition and fulfillment comply with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
  • Examine estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules
  • Prepare bids and process specifications, progress, and other reports
  • Advise management on contractual rights and obligations
  • Compile and analyze data and maintain historical information
  • Manage and oversee multiple government contracts, proposals, and related projects
  • Serve as a liaison among diverse stakeholders
  • Mentor and develop junior staff on contract administration and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of relevant exempt experience; or Master’s Degree and 8 years 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 plus 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience; Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience; or High School/GED plus specified relevant experience
  • Previous government contracting experience preferred
  • Ability to manage and oversee multiple government contracts, proposals, and related projects simultaneously
  • Superior written and verbal communication abilities
  • Ability to interpret and apply FAR and DFARS requirements
  • Ability to identify contractual risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement corrective actions
  • Ability to recognize entitlement opportunities, pursue them to completion, and track outcomes
  • U.S. Citizenship required

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
  • Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth
  • Supportive and welcoming environment