Contract Administrator 1

Req ID : 43727

Team : O19 CNTRCTS & PRCNG

Entity : Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position : Yes

Full-Time

Shift : 1st

Relocation : No relocation assistance available

Virtual / Telework Opportunity : No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement : Yes 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required : No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were the sole designer builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers engineers and software developers to solution architects technical subject matter experts and system users. Anchored in our rich 135-year history we collaborate together at the forefront of technology manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

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. Prepares bids; processes specifications progress and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information.

Must Have

Bachelors Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience.

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelors Degree to meet minimum qualifications :

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associates 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

Nice to Have

Why HII

We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI / ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including : 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 and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally you may also call 1- for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

IVR,SOAP,Avaya,Solaris,Cost Accounting Standards,Database Design,Hibernate,ITIL,Weblogic,Express.js,Contracts,ASP

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1