DIR CONTRACT ADMIN 2

Huntington Ingalls Industries

$203K — $253K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or a Master's degree with applicable experience
  • 10+ years of relevant professional and/or supervisory experience or 8+ years with a Master's degree
  • Strong understanding of contract negotiation processes, specifically FAR and DFAR regulations
  • Familiarity with international trade compliance, including import/export regulations
  • Proven leadership capabilities in managing cross-functional teams efficiently

Responsibilities

  • Administer, negotiate, modify, and terminate contracts as needed
  • Conduct thorough contract negotiations and maintain customer relationships
  • Ensure accuracy in estimates of production costs, material, and delivery schedules
  • Lead and manage a diverse team of professionals
  • Prepare and analyze bids, specifications, and compliance reports
  • Oversee import/export management and compliance initiatives
  • Serve as a senior leader on global regulatory compliance issues

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • Paid time off and holiday leave
  • Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives
  • Professional development and training opportunities
Full Job Description
Req ID: 49476
Team: O19 CNTRCTS & PRCNG
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $203,000.00 to $253,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

The Role

This role will directly support Newport News Shipbuilding's Contracts & Pricing Division. The selected Candidate will oversee a team of professionals in the creation, execution, and administration of contracts as well as international trade compliance. This position will support new / emergent business opportunities (including AUKUS) at Newport News Shipbuilding.

Daily Responsibilities for this opening include:
  • Administer, extend, negotiate, modify and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts
  • Conduct 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
  • Examine estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Lead / Manage a team of managers, administrators, and analysts
  • Prepare bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information
  • Management of import and/or export functions
  • Core element compliance lead
  • Serve as a senior leader guiding cross-functional teams on international trade, export controls, customs enforcement, and global regulatory compliance


Additional Responsibilities include:
  • Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency-specific regulations, and internal policies across all contract activities
  • Compliance with HII-Corporate policies and procedures for all contract actions
  • Develop and implement contract strategies that align with business objectives and mitigate risk.
  • Monitor contract performance and compliance metrics, reporting regularly to senior leadership.


Must Have

Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline plus a minimum of 10 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience OR a Master's degree in a relevant discipline and 8 years of relevant work experience.

Nice to Have

  • Contract negotiation experience including knowledge of applicable FAR and DFARs regulations as well as experience with foreign military sales (FMS) cases
  • Experience with teaming and other business agreements
  • Knowledge of international trade, import, export, customs, tariffs, and other regulatory compliance matters

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