Contract Administrator

Contract Administrator Full Time Regular 5-FT Salaried Exempt Norfolk, VA, US MHI Ship Repair & Services is a major marine repair and conversion contractor serving the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, Maritime Administration and Commercial ship owners and operators worldwide. The Contract Administrator for MHI is responsible for all aspects of contract administration to include adherence to performance, schedule and cost including contract change pricing and interpreting contract language. This position handles multiple complex contracts at one time, including negotiations and disputes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Conducts initial contract review for acceptance of proposed/negotiated price, schedule, and other terms and conditions. Monitors contract performance to delivery schedules and other terms and conditions. Works with other company departments to ensure contract compliance across all functional areas to include interpreting contract language and meaning for production crafts. Serves as the primary point of contact with our customers, meets with them to discuss progress, quality, costs, or other contractual performance and adherence issues and presents company's position in contract negotiations and disputes. Reviews contract modifications for accuracy and completeness. For cost type contracts, interfaces with Estimating and Planning as necessary for submittal and negotiation of work packages, prepares and submits Cost Schedule Status Reports and Cost Schedule Funding Reports. Reviews cost performance and submits Variance Reports when necessary. Notifies customer of Limitation of Costs at 75% point. Gathers pricing data and prepares contract change pricing, submits to the customer and negotiates the change pricing. Chairs weekly financial status meeting with the Government. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least three years of federal government contracting experience to include knowledge of FAR/DFARS. Good organizational skills. Strong analytical abilities and quantitative skills. Must be capable of performing detail-oriented work. Requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Must have ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization. Computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Affirmative Action/EOE Employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr