Federal Contract Administrator

Contract Administrator Responsible for managing multiple U.S. Government prime contracts and maintaining relationships with the customer’s internal management team. Implements the prime contract management program and ensures compliance with contract administration procedures. Technical/Functional Responsibilities Advise the project management team on the contractual significance of proposed actions and serve as subject matter expert on the prime contracts. Negotiate changes to the terms and conditions to reduce the firm’s risk exposure. Prepare and provide contractually significant communications and notices. Coordinate with other project team members to identify customer‑related actions or inactions that may result in constructive contract changes. Recommend and implement actions to document and request additional compensation or time due from the client. Provide support to business and execution units in the formation of prime contracts, including participation in the proposal, prime contract review, joint venture and/or subcontract partnering, and risk assessment process. Review proposals to ensure compliance with contract requirements including Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Statute. Facilitate smooth transition from sales to execution with the support of the project team throughout the contract life cycle. Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Legal, Insurance, Risk, Project Controls, and Project Business Services on contractual terms and risk issues. Review project correspondence to ensure the firm’s rights are protected and that it is consistent with the terms of the prime contract. Assist in developing contract summaries and inputting contract information into the firm’s Contract Database and updating throughout the project. Participate in functional management team reviews. Ensure compliance with management of vital records and relevant correspondence to support reporting, contract audit, claims and litigation, and contract close‑out. Provide pre‑claim and claim support and resources to project teams to prepare and negotiate requests for equitable adjustment or claims as required. Report performance to the functional management for use in maintaining contracts metrics. Participate in risk reviews and functional management team reviews. Follow the disputes process as defined by the prime to track and administer throughout the project, while working with Legal. Qualifications BA/BS or equivalent experience in a related field. At least 10 years of experience in prime contract management. United States citizenship. Extensive understanding of basic contract management knowledge and skills required for success in the contracting field. Experience with TINA requirements and TINA‑compliant proposals (preferred). Experience in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry (preferred). Benefits Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock. Compensation Base salary range: $105,800.00 – $185,100.00. Location Hybrid Work: Arlington, VA (commuting distance to Jacobs offices). EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jacobs Solutions