Federal Contract Administrator 1
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.
This position will be responsible for federal proposal pricing and contract administration of federal client contracts. The position will work with the Project Manager and other team members to prepare federally compliant cost proposals and rate schedules and manage other contractual requirements through the life of the contract.
In the role of Federal Contract Administrator 1, we'll count on you to:
- Administer the full life cycle of contract support with low to moderate risk to the corporation under the
direction of a more-senior contracts professional - Perform routine contract activity, which may require development of contract templates
- Provide proposal pricing to include labor rate development and compilation of financial and other required
documents - Work with supervisor on significant issue identification and resolution
- Apply knowledge of contracting concepts, and follow and enforce company and client requirements
- Coordinate closely with all parties involved
- Perform administrative and reporting duties
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree is desired, but years of experience may substitute for degree A minimum of 3 years of
contracts or related experience. - Due to client contract requirements US Citizenship is required.
- Experience with government contracting regulations, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
- PowerBI experience highly desired.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and externally to maximize
performance, creativity, and problem solving. - Have a strong commitment to customer service and the ability to plan and manage multiple tasks, often within
highly demanding time frames. - Excellent writing and people skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Keyword(s): CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, PROPOSAL PRICING, COST PROPOSAL,
FEDERAL, FAR, REPORTING
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- Professional, self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented with the flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, with minimal management oversight
- Excellent writing and people skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software, especially Excel
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
