Contract Administrator 1 – CCAPS

HII

Contract Administrator managing standard and nonstandard contracts at HII. Conducting negotiations, ensuring contract fulfillment, and maintaining historical contract data.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract administration, negotiation, and compliance with legal and customer specifications. Proficient in analyzing data related to material costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure contract fulfillment.

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Contract AdministrationProposal PreparationContract NegotiationData AnalysisCustomer Contact

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Hard Skills

Contract AdministrationProposal PreparationContract NegotiationData AnalysisBid Preparation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeNNS Apprentice School GraduateNavy Nuclear Power School Graduate

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingShipbuildingMilitary ExperienceContract AcquisitionLegal Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience
One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications: 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

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
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