Federal Contract Administrator

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Company stock purchase discount

Unlimited PPTO for full-time salaried

Seven holidays

Job summary

Jacobs Solutions Inc. is seeking a Contract Administrator in Arlington, VA to manage multiple U.S. Government prime contracts and related relationships. You will support RFP reviews, negotiations, and contract execution, ensuring compliance with FAR and agency requirements.

The role requires extensive prime contract experience (10+ years) and coordination across sales, operations, and legal teams. Hybrid work in Arlington, with potential commuting to other Jacobs offices.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent experience in related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in prime contract management.
• Extensive understanding of fundamental contract management practices.

Responsibilities

• Advise project management on contractual significance; SME on prime contracts.
• Negotiate changes to terms to reduce firm risk exposure.
• Prepare contractually significant communications and notices.
• Coordinate actions with project team to identify customer-related changes.
• Support formation of prime contracts including proposals and risk assessment.
• Review proposals for compliance with contract requirements incl. Truthful Cost or Pricing Data.
• Facilitate transition from sales to execution; support contract life cycle.

Skills

Prime contract management

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Government contracting knowledge

Communication

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Tools

Contract database

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your impact

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

At Jacobs, we're transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today. As a Contract Administrator, you will too.

You'll impact the world around you by helping us solve real-life challenges. YOU are the future of our company! We'll rely on you to provide support to our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion as you bring fresh ideas to the table.

Position Summary:

Manages multiple U.S. Government prime contracts and the relationships with the customer's internal management team. Implements prime contract management program and helps drive compliance with contracts administration procedures.

This position assists in RFP review, proposal support, negotiation, and management and execution of prime contracts in conjunction with sales, operations, and the project manager. Ensures compliance with government regulations, statutes, and client practices. This role will support multiple projects of various sizes and complexity. It is expected that the individual will have extensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and various agency supplements, contract management best practices and skills required for efficiently managing multiple contracts and task orders.

Technical/Functional Responsibilities:

• Advise the project management team on the contractual significance of proposed actions. Be the subject matter expert on the prime contracts.
• Negotiate changes to the terms and conditions in order 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, which may result in constructive contract changes.
• Recommend and implement actions to document and request the additional compensation or time due from the client
• Provide support to business and execution units in the formation of prime contracts, including participating 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 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 litigations, 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

At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world class designs for our clients. Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Hybrid Work location is Arlington VA but we will consider candidates within commuting distance of other Jacobs' offices.

Here’s what you'll need

• BA/BS or equivalent experience in related field
• At least 10 years of experience in prime contract management
• Must have extensive understanding of the foundation of basic contract management knowledge and skills required for success in the contracting field

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Experience with TINA requirements and TINA compliant proposals
• Experience in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about.

• 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 has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave.
• And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $107,500.00 to $188,100.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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. Job posted on October 26, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.