Contract Administrator

About the role

General Dynamics NASSCO is seeking a Contract Administrator to join our team in Norfolk, Virginia. The hours for this position are 7 am - 4 pm.

Responsibilities

• Review preliminary specifications, labor, and material estimates, subcontractor quotes, and current rates to develop independent pre-negotiation positions.
• Exercise considerable independent judgment in negotiating agreements and committing the company in the performance of the original contract and any changes thereto.
• Produce and maintain the hardcopy contracts file plus all documentation, reports, and correspondence required by law.
• Maintain a professional and cooperative working relationship with government agencies, subcontractors, and other employees in order to facilitate the timely completion of all contractual requirements.
• Demonstrate a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround time, streamline work processes, work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality and seamless customer service.
• Advise Project Managers on courses of action related to contract performance by interpreting contract clauses and government regulations.
• Work closely with Planning and Estimating Department to draft and finalize contract line items and all proposed changes.
• Develop pricing for and negotiate contract changes; new and growth work.
• Research contract/subcontract issues, disputes, and terms and conditions to determine responsibility.
• Originate all company correspondence of contractual significance and provide timely notification to the government of cost and funding limitations and coordinate pursuit of additional funding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Typically has a BA/BS in Business Administration, Engineering or a related academic field of study plus 2 years directly related experience or AA/AS plus 4 years directly related experience or 8 years directly related experience.
• Knowledge of contract requirements including Contract Data Requirement List, (CDRL), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• In depth knowledge of accounting practices as applied to procurement procedures and track funding applied to cost type and fixed price contracts.
• Must have knowledge and experience with the (FAR) and various government contract types including firm-fixed-price, and cost type contracts.
• Must have strong computer and accounting skills as well as strong analytical, negotiating, and organizational capabilities.
• Must have proficiency in writing and negotiating complex contractual terms and conditions in the government context.
• Must have the ability to grasp and understand technical concepts and applications.
• Must be task oriented, self-motivated, and have the ability to multitask, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work as a team player.

Unique/Additional Requirements

• Must have reliable attendance and be available for overtime as required.
• Work may require assignment to offsite locations.
• Must be willing to travel and have reliable transportation.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and qualify for a Common Access Card (CAC) and a security clearance.
• Must be familiar with working in a naval-ship-work-environment and be able to go aboard marine vessels and the dry-dock, climb ladders, work in tanks and confined spaces, and wear personal protective equipment.