Contracts Assistant

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Company: National Steel and Shipbuilding Com

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business  addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn moreabout our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here e join our team!

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Contracts department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for a Contracts Assistant, the hours are 7am-4pm, Monday-Friday.

Shift: ALL

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The Contracts Assistant provides administrative, data entry, analysis, and coordination to support the Contracts department. Prepares, enters, validates, and maintains contract-related data and documentation supporting proposals, Requests for Contract Changes (RCCs), modifications, purchase orders, and other department activities. Supports accurate and timely contract administration through organized recordkeeping, reporting, and coordination with internal departments.

• Knowledge
  • Knowledge of general administration and documentation processes
  • Knowledge of basic business, financial, and data analysis principles
  • Knowledge of basic pricing elements, including labor rates, overtime, material costs, subcontractor costs, and applicable fees
  • Knowledge of standard office and records-management practices
• Skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Skill in entering, reviewing, analyzing, and validating numerical data
  • Skill in preparing and maintaining spreadsheets, reports, presentations, and supporting documentation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Skill in maintaining accurate electronic records, databases, logs, and tracking systems
• Abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities while meeting established deadlines
  • Ability to perform detailed work accurately and consistently
  • Ability to identify numerical and spreadsheet discrepancies and resolve or elevate issues appropriately
  • Ability to work independently within established procedures with appropriate supervision
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with Contracts personnel and other internal departments
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment when handling routine contract-related information and documentation
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive business, pricing, and contract information

• Education
  • Associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Contracts Management, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly experience
• Experience
  • Two years of directly related administrative, contracts, financial, estimating, or data-support experience

• Adaptability:
  Anticipates and effectively handles change. Willingly accepts new ideas.
• Collaboration:
  
  Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Seeks and values others’ opinions.
• Communication:
  Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Results Driven:
  Effectively manages time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently and in line with priorities.
• Initiative:
  Proactively identifies a need, takes responsibility, and acts on it without being prompted.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making:
  Identifies problems, solves them, acts decisively, and shows good judgement.

• Provides administrative, and data support for Contracts department activities, including proposals, RCCs, modifications, and purchase orders
• Prepares, enters, reviews, and validates contract-related information to support accurate and timely departmental deliverables
• Supports the preparation and revision of proposal and contract documentation based on negotiations, estimates, and supporting information
• Maintains accurate contract records, reports, and…