Contract Manager (Mgr Contract Admin 2) 27878

Date: Mar 26, 2026

Location: Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 27878

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $108,581.00 - $120,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Senior

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.


As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.


For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.


HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Summary:

HII Mission Technologies is currently seeking a Contracts Manager (Mgr Contract Admin 2) to join the team in our Virginia Beach location. The ideal candidate is an experienced problem solver with a variety of skills across contracts, cost proposal development and personnel management with specific experience/in-depth knowledge of DoD and IDIQ contracts.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as a contractual business advisor and subject matter expert to line management (Business Group President, Operations Managers, Program Managers) and functional management (Procurement, Pricing, Finance/Accounting, Cost Point, Business Operations, and Project Controls) regarding contractual and proposal issues.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations to include, but not limited, to reporting requirements.
• Ensure that contracts, proposals and work product comply with HII and HI MTC policies and Contracts Department processes and are of high quality. Ensure contract files include appropriate documentation to support such compliance.
• Negotiate the terms of all contract documents including Contracts, Cost Proposals, NDAs, TAs, Subcontracts, etc.
• Support proposal development by studying requests for proposal (RFPs); attending proposal kick-off meetings and determining appropriate contractual requirements to deliver a responsive and winning proposal.
• Mentor and train junior personnel within the HII MTC Contracts Department and specifically on the Global Security Business Group Contracts Team.
• Effectively communicate within the team, the company, and customers.
Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• 6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience.
• Active DoD Secret Security clearance.
• Experience managing large complex IDIQ contracts, subcontracts and/or pricing proposals.
• Experience remotely supporting large complex contracts with emphasis on experience with IDIQ contracts.
• Experience with Excel and the ability to maintain complex spreadsheets to track and reconcile data.

Preferred Experience:

• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
• Top Secret clearance.
• 10+ years of government proposal and contracts administration experience.
• Experience supporting large proposal efforts including management of cost narratives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience with contracts issued by either Naval Information Warfare Centers Pacific or Atlantic.

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.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.