Contracts Administrator (Contract Administrator 4) 28210
Mission Technologies, a division of HII
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Virginia Beach • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $90,454 - $120,000 per year
About the role
- Manage the full lifecycle of standard and non-standard contracts, including administration, negotiation, modifications, extensions, and closeout
- Support proposal development by preparing contract volumes, contributing to pricing strategies, and ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Lead contract negotiations with customers and partners in alignment with company policies, FAR/DFARS requirements, and customer specifications
- Review estimates, pricing data, material and service requirements, and performance criteria for completeness and compliance
- Prepare bids and maintain contract-specific documentation, reports, and historical records
- Serve as a primary liaison with internal teams and external customers, advising leadership on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and opportunities
- Analyze contract data, performance metrics, and financial impacts to support decision-making
- Develop and maintain contract-specific estimating tools and templates
- Share knowledge and best practices through training, mentoring, and consistent guidance to teammates
Requirements
- 10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field
- 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience
- Proven ability to mentor and develop colleagues in contracting principles and practices
- Demonstrated experience managing IDIQ contracts
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, as this position creates contract-specific estimating templates
- Experience with NSWCPD or NIWC contracts
- Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS
- Ability to create, maintain, and improve pricing or estimating tools
- Experience supporting cross-functional proposal or contracting teams
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Benefits
- competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
- wellness resources
- employee assistance programs
- savings plan options (401(k))
- financial planning tools
- life insurance
- employee discounts
- paid holidays and paid time off
- tuition reimbursement
- early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
contract managementcontract negotiationpricing strategiescontract compliancecontract estimatingdata analysisperformance metricsfinancial impact analysisIDIQ contractscontract documentation
Soft Skills
mentoringleadershipcommunicationcollaborationadvisory skillsproblem-solvingtrainingguidanceinterpersonal skillsdecision-making
Certifications
DoD Secret clearance