Contract Administrator (Contract Administrator 2) - 18292

Requisition Number: 18292
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
Who we are
HII - Mission Technologies is currently seeking a Contract Administrator to work out of our Virginia Beach, VA office.
The Contract Administrator provides the management and administration of a varied contracts portfolio. The individual will be responsible for cost/business volume proposal preparation, contract negotiations, oversight, and cradle-to-grave administration. The position entails working closely with the Government and Prime Contractor representatives supporting Department of Defense contracts. Individual will ensure timely and successful administration of all assigned contracts, assuring compliance with applicable regulations and policies. Individual must be proactive, detail-oriented and able to prioritize tasks to meet changing deadlines in a dynamic environment.
HII is recognized as one of America's top large company employers and is driven by strong values and ethics that puts people's safety and well-being first. HII employees continuously rise to the challenge of setting the highest standard of professional and ethical conduct and perform in concert with our company slogan "Hard Stuff Done Right".
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and timely submission of compliant cost/business volumes in response to Government solicitations and Prime contractor requests for proposals (RFPs)
• Review and negotiate terms and conditions (Ts&Cs) for contracts, subcontracts, Teaming Agreements (TAs) and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Provide cradle-to-grave contracts management, which includes post-award administration, change management, and closeout activities
• Ensure that work is performed in compliance with appropriate laws, regulations and HII policies and procedures
• Interact frequently with Contracting Officers and Prime Contractor Subcontract Administrators as well as HII Program Managers, Controllers, Human Resources, and other internal business and functional representatives
• Monitor contractual compliance
• Review project revenue for contracts in your portfolio and participate in period- end revenue reviews
• Review and approve invoices
• Setup and maintenance of contract information in Deltek Costpoint
• Draft, review, manage and/or complete Representations and Certifications, OCI Mitigation Plans and other contracts-related documentation
• Input contract information into Unison Contract Lifecyle Management (CLM) database and contracts repository in a timely manner and maintain contract files and relevant records
• Communicate contract policy, procedure, and practice to internal business and functional teams
• 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

What you need to have:

• 3 years relevant experience with Bachelors in a related field; 1 year relevant experience with Masters in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years relevant experience
• 3+ years of relevant contracts experience supporting Federal Government customers
• Strong knowledge and experience with various types of contracts (e.g.: Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF), Firm Fixed Price(FFP), Fixed Price Level of Effort (FFP-LOE), Time and Material (T&M), etc.)
• Solid understanding of and experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
• Work in a fast-paced environment, display attention to detail, and meet deadlines
• Possess and utilize effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and negotiation skills
• Work independently and within a team
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance is required

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our 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 America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
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.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Technical Solutions.