CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR 3

About the role

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today. With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we’ve designed, built, and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we’re simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface navy fleet for decades.

Responsibilities

• Administers, extends, negotiates, and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to ensure 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

• Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience, OR Master’s degree and 4 years of experience, OR PhD and 1 year of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is not required for this position.
• Occasional or hybrid telework available.
• No relocation assistance provided.
• No travel required.

Qualifications

• Preferred backgrounds include legal, engineering, finance, accounting, project management, and business administration.
• Experience in government contracting is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
• On‑site health centers and tele‑medicine.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• Savings plan options (401K) and financial education/planning tools.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.
• Early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.
• Additional benefits may vary by division or work location.

Schedule

Full‑time, 1st shift.