Senior Contract Administrator; Contract Administrator

Position: Senior Contract Administrator (Contract Administrator 5) 30099
Requisition Number: 30099

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $ - $

Security Clearance:
None  

Level of

Experience:

Senior

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 C5

ISR, 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.

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Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes-regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

+ Know & Grow Your People - Commit to learning and supporting team success.

+ Build Relationships - Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.

+ Take Ownership - Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.

+ Customer First - Focus on the mission and those we serve.

+ Shape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

+ Act with Urgency - Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Summary:

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to lead end‑to‑end contract management activities in support of dynamic defense programs at our Fairfax, VA location. This role plays a critical part in shaping compliant, competitive, and strategically aligned contract actions for a diverse portfolio of customers. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of federal contracting and IDIQ management. This role supports a hybrid work schedule.

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What You Will Do:

- 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

What We're Looking For:

+ 15+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19+ years relevant experience.

+ Proven ability to mentor and develop colleagues in contracting principles and practices

+ Demonstrated experience managing IDIQ contracts

Preferred Experience:

- 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…