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OxyChem

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Dallas, TX · On-site

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The Contract Administrator will support assigned Supply Chain projects with a strong focus on contract data cleanup and amendment management. This role ensures adherence to client policies and ...

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$24.65/hr

Contract Analyst Location: Prefers hybrid out of the Lehi, UT 84043 office (Open to fully remote) We are seeking a Contract Analyst to support a short-term data governance initiative focused on ...

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Dallas, TX · On-site

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract jobs in the United States is $36.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.44 and $43.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A contract job is a temporary employment arrangement where a worker is hired for a specific period or project, often through a staffing agency or directly with an employer. These jobs typically have set start and end dates, may require specific skills or certifications, and do not usually include benefits like health insurance or paid time off.

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BenefitsLimited or noneComprehensive benefits
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CredentialsOften similar certificationsSame as contract roles

Contract jobs typically offer temporary work with limited benefits, ideal for short-term projects. Full-time jobs provide ongoing employment with benefits and stability. The choice depends on your career goals and need for flexibility.

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For contract jobs, popular platforms include Upwork, Freelancer, and FlexJobs, which list freelance and temporary opportunities across various industries. These sites often feature filters for contract work, remote options, and skill-specific listings, making them useful resources for job seekers seeking short-term or project-based roles.

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Infographic showing various Contract Jobs job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,585 per year, or $36.3 per hour.

Contract Administrator

Defense Contract Management Agency

Colorado Springs, CO

$89K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 4 days ago

Defense Contract Management Agency rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

143rd of 846 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

See below for important information regarding this job.
Positions will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows:
  • Colorado Springs, Colorado: $99,800- $142,022 (includes 20.15% locality)
  • Dayton, Ohio: $92,841- $143,523 (includes 21.42% locality)
  • Greenville, Texas: $97,307- $150,426 (includes 27.26% locality)
  • Waco, Texas: $89,508- $138,370 (includes 17.06% locality)
Qualifications:To qualify for a Contract Administrator, your resume and supporting documentation must support:
A. Basic Contracting Requirement:
1.) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees
OR
2.) 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
AND
B. Contracting Officer Requirement: Must possess at least two years of experience in a contracting position.
AND
C. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.
Creditable specialized experience includes:
GS-12:
  • Assisting with applying Federal statutes, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to administer a group of complex contracts.
  • Assisting with negotiation techniques in order to conduct post award negotiations and a variety of contractual agreements.
  • Assisting with cost and price analysis techniques sufficient to compare proposals.
  • Assisting with 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.
  • Assisting with cost accounting standards and accounting practices in order to review and draw accurate conclusions on contract provisions.
GS-13:
  • 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.
  • Applying 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.

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