Requisition Number: 30099
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $129,368.00 - $150,000.00
Security Clearance: None
Level of Experience: Senior
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 Secret clearance
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
