<p>Market</p> <p>Transportation</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Your impact</p> <p>We are seeking a highly motivated ORAT Specialist with strong communication, organizational, and administrative support skills to join our growing ORAT team. This role is ideal for early-career professionals who bring expertise in documentation, presentations, stakeholder engagement, and scheduling-and who are eager to learn the intricacies of Operational Readiness, Activation & Transition (ORAT) within complex infrastructure environments such as aviation and transit projects.</p> <p>As part of a dynamic team, the ORAT Specialist will support the ORAT Lead on planning, coordination, and execution of activities that ensure operational readiness and seamless transition of new facilities into live environments.</p> <p>In this role, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Support the planning and execution of ORAT programs across Aviation, Transit, and Facility Development projects. </li><li>Assist with the development and tracking of stakeholder engagement, operational interface, and training plans. </li><li>Develop and maintain professional-grade presentations, reports, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders. </li><li>Contribute to the preparation and monitoring of ORAT schedules by collecting and organizing operational inputs. </li><li>Maintain and update project tracking documents (issue logs, risk registers, task trackers, etc.). </li><li>Coordinate stakeholder meetings, site tours, and working sessions, including logistics and follow-up documentation. </li><li>Support the development and management of collaborative platforms such as SharePoint. </li><li>Prepare high-quality communications materials, including stakeholder agendas, updates and meeting minutes readiness campaigns. </li><li>Attend project meetings and provide summaries, notes, and action item tracking. </li><li>Assist in the coordination of familiarization, training, and transition activities. </li><li>Support project closeout activities and the transition of completed projects into live operational status. </li></ul> <p>Key Competencies:</p> <ul> <li>Initiative and eagerness to learn ORAT practices and contribute to high-visibility projects. </li><li>Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work. </li><li>Ability to adapt in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments. </li><li>Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills and team orientation. </li><li>Capable of maintaining a professional and positive demeanor with clients and partners. </li></ul> <p>The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.</p> <p>Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.</p> <p>Here's what you'll need</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Communications, Planning, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience. </li><li>2-3 years of professional experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, marketing communications, or related roles. </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook), SharePoint, and other collaboration tools. </li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to synthesize technical information into clear presentations and documents. </li><li>Experience supporting logistics and execution of stakeholder events, meetings, and training sessions. </li><li>Travel will be required. Candidate must be willing to travel anywhere within U.S. </li></ul> <p>Ideally, you'll also have:</p> <ul> <li>Exposure to ORAT, aviation, transit, or facility startup projects. </li><li>Familiarity with project scheduling tools (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI). </li></ul> <p>Posted Salary Range: Minimum</p> <p>58,656.00</p> <p>Posted Salary Range: Upper</p> <p>121,700.00</p> <p>Jacobs' 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, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.</p> <p>The base salary range for this position is $58,656.00 to $121,700.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.</p> <p>Locations</p> <p>CityStateCountryOxfordMississippiUnited StatesGainesvilleFloridaUnited StatesNashvilleTennesseeUnited StatesOklahoma CityOklahomaUnited StatesColorado SpringsColoradoUnited StatesRenoNevadaUnited StatesReddingCaliforniaUnited StatesIrvineCaliforniaUnited StatesOaklandCaliforniaUnited StatesSan FranciscoCaliforniaUnited StatesDenverColoradoUnited StatesSan AntonioTexasUnited StatesLos AngelesCaliforniaUnited StatesAtlantaGeorgiaUnited States</p>