Federal Contract Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is hiring a Contract Administrator in the Arlington area (hybrid). You will manage multiple U.S.

Government prime contracts, support proposal reviews, negotiations, and risk assessments, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and smooth contract execution. You must have at least 10 years in prime contract management, US citizenship, and deep knowledge of FAR and federal contracting practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in prime contract management.
• US citizenship required.
• Strong knowledge of FAR and agency supplements.
• Experience with proposals, negotiations, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Advise project management on contractual significance; be the SME for prime contracts.
• Negotiate changes to terms to reduce firm risk exposure.
• Prepare contractually significant communications and notices.
• Coordinate with project team to identify actions affecting contract.
• Support additional compensation or time extensions from client.
• Assist in forming prime contracts, including proposal review and risk assessment.
• Review proposals for compliance with contract requirements, including TINA statutes.
• Ensure smooth transition from sales to execution across contract life cycle.
• Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Legal, Risk and others on terms and risk issues.
• Document and update contract information in the contract database.
• Participate in management reviews and contract closeout activities.
• Support pre-claims and claims related to equitable adjustments.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

RFP review

Proposal support

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

US citizenship

Education

BA/BS or equivalent experience

Job description

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.

Your impact

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
• United States Citizenship
• 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.
• Your health.
• Your well-being.
• Your security.
• Your future.
• 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.