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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

Our employee-ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines—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.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Due to client contract requirements, US Citizenship is required
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is desired, but years of experience may substitute for degree
• A minimum of 3 years of contracts or related experience
• 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
• Strong commitment to customer service and the ability to plan and manage multiple tasks, often within highly demanding time frames
• Strong analytical and organizational skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Tuition reimbursement
• Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) to foster inclusion and support

Pay

Expected compensation range for this position: $60,000 - $90,000 (Englewood, CO), depending on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time, regular employee status.

Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Englewood