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As of Jul 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract in the United States is $106,034.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,000.00 and $119,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectContractFreelance
CredentialsTypically requires specific certifications or experience, depending on the industryVaries widely; often self-taught or with informal skills
Work EnvironmentUsually employed by a company for a fixed period or projectSelf-managed, working independently for multiple clients
Employer UsageCommon in corporate, government, and large organizationsPopular among small businesses, startups, and individual clients
Search & Comparison IntentOften searched for when seeking temporary or project-based employmentOften searched for when seeking flexible, independent work opportunities

Contract roles typically involve working for a company under a formal agreement for a set period, often with specific credentials. Freelance work is more independent, with individuals managing multiple clients without formal employment ties. Both offer flexibility but differ in structure and work environment.

What are contract jobs?

Contract jobs are employment positions where individuals work for a company or organization on a temporary basis, typically for a specific project or a set period of time. Unlike permanent employees, contract workers are usually not entitled to benefits such as health insurance or paid leave, but they may receive higher hourly wages or project-based pay. Contract work is commonly used for specialized skills or to fill short-term staffing needs, providing flexibility for both employers and workers.

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To thrive as a Contract Manager, you need a strong understanding of contract law, negotiation, and risk management, often backed by a bachelor’s degree in business, law, or a related field. Familiarity with contract management software, document tracking systems, and sometimes certifications like Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) is typical. Exceptional attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills help you navigate complex agreements and foster productive relationships. These competencies ensure contracts are compliant, mitigate risks, and support organizational objectives effectively.

What Is Contract Work?

Contract Work is an arrangement between an employer and a person who works as an independent contractor—not as an official employee of the company. Businesses and government organizations hire independent contractors to perform all types of work—computer engineering, marketing, technical or content writing, construction, and more. If you have skills that companies need, then you can build a career as an independent contractor.

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Contract employees often encounter challenges such as adapting quickly to new work environments, managing multiple projects or clients simultaneously, and dealing with less job security compared to permanent roles. To manage these effectively, it's important to establish clear communication with supervisors, clarify project expectations upfront, and proactively network within the organization. Staying organized and flexible can help contract workers deliver high-quality results while building valuable professional relationships that might lead to future opportunities.
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Defense Contract Management Agency

Fort Worth, TX • On-site, Remote

$98K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

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Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

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76th of 686 rated public administrative organizations

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Duties
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  • Serves as a warranted Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO). Incumbent is warranted with unlimited signatory authority as defined in FAR 42.302 and DFARS 242.302.
  • Responsible for contract administration of multiple contractors and/or contractors involved in the production of one or more major defense systems (MDSs) or major subsystem thereof.
  • Maintains cognizance over a series of complex contracts, grants and other transactions.
  • Administers contracts that may have complex short or long-term cost, incentive, re-determinable, flexibly priced, and complex firm fixed-price type contracts.
  • Communicate with contractor for contract progress review of assigned contracts.
  • Monitor expenditures on cost, incentive and fixed price contracts requiring funds control; reports on anticipated over order to report on anticipated over/underrun of estimated costs; and participates in pre-award surveys.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Security Requirements: Special Sensitive, Sensitive Compartmented Information
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Drug Testing: Required
  • Must obtain a Contracting Warrant (Unlimited) with signature authority IAW DCMA's Acquisition Warrants and Appointments policy within 12 months.
  • Please see the additional information section for other position requirements, including the Contracting Professional Certification requirements.

Qualifications
To qualify for a Contract Administrator position, your resume and supporting documentation must support:
1. Basic Contracting Requirement:
A.)A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
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B.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000 are excluded from the requirements of "A" above.
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2. In addition to meeting the basic educational requirement, applicants must have:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position. To qualify for the NH-03 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-02 or GS-11 or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Creditable specialized experience includes:
  • Applying Federal statutes, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to administer a group of complex contracts.
  • Using negotiation and communication techniques in order to conduct post award negotiations and a variety of contractual agreements.
  • Experience with cost and price analysis techniques sufficient to compare proposals.
  • Applying business and industry practices to identify factors affecting contractor's costs; to understand commercial pricing policies, use of catalogues, comparative analysis, and price based techniques; and to conduct on-site surveys to assess contractor's ability to perform.
  • Applying cost accounting standards and accounting practices in order to review and draw accurate conclusions on contract provisions.

Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
If the position has a minimum education requirement you MUST provide transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at the time of application) to support your educational claims. Or, if you are using education to qualify in lieu of specialized experience you MUST provide transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at the time of application) to support your educational claims. The transcripts must include your name, the name of the college or university, class/course list, completed number of credits/hours, and the date degree conferred (if applicable). Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Licenses must be current at time of application.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Additional information
  • This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: DoDI 1400.25-V300.
  • Tour of Duty: 1st Shift
  • FLSA: Exempt
  • Bargaining Unit: No
  • If selected for an interview, you may be required to provide your last three performance appraisals to the panel.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period.
  • Financial Disclosure Required
  • Acquisition, Technology & Logistics(AT&L) NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Contracting, Contracting Professional 1 certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources.
  • Military spouses working remotely are exempt from in-person work under the conditions explained by OPM's February 12, 2025 memorandum and the March 20, 2025 Frequently Asked Questions.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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