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How much do director contracting jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for director contracting in Florida is $95,970.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,083.00 and $118,294.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by a director contracting, and how can they be effectively managed?

Directors of Contracting often navigate complex negotiations, manage compliance with evolving regulations, and coordinate between multiple departments to ensure contract terms meet organizational goals. Challenges may include handling competing stakeholder interests, mitigating legal risks, and ensuring timely contract execution. Effective management involves strong communication skills, staying updated on regulatory changes, and leveraging technology to streamline contract management processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director contracting?

To thrive as a Director of Contracting, you need deep expertise in contract negotiation, compliance, and procurement processes, typically supported by a degree in business, law, or a related field. Familiarity with contract management software, ERP systems, and relevant certifications like CPCM (Certified Professional Contracts Manager) are highly valued. Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and negotiation skills set top performers apart in this role. These skills ensure effective risk management, optimized contract outcomes, and strategic alignment with organizational goals.

What does a director contracting do?

A Director of Contracting is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of an organization’s contracting processes. This includes negotiating, drafting, executing, and ensuring compliance with contracts for goods, services, or partnerships. They work closely with legal, procurement, and business teams to mitigate risks, maximize value, and maintain strong vendor or partner relationships. Their role is crucial in ensuring that contracts align with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.

What is the difference between Director Contracting vs Contract Manager?

AspectDirector ContractingContract Manager
CredentialsBachelor's degree; often advanced degrees or certifications in contract management or related fieldsBachelor's degree; certifications like CPM or CFCM are common
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership in organizations, overseeing contracting policies and teamsOperational role managing specific contracts, negotiations, and compliance
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in government, corporate, and large organizations for high-level contracting oversightCommon across industries for day-to-day contract administration

While both roles involve contract management, the Director Contracting focuses on strategic oversight and policy development, whereas the Contract Manager handles daily contract operations and negotiations.

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Infographic showing various Director Contracting job openings in Florida as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,970 per year, or $46.1 per hour.

Director of Contracting

HCA Healthcare

Saint Petersburg, FL • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

HCA Healthcare rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 2,274 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

603rd of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

This position is incentive eligible.

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Director of Contracting today with HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As the Director HCA Contracting, you will work closely with the Senior Director, HCA Contracting to develop, direct, lead and execute on division, regional or HCA national agreements related to specific service lines as assigned.

What you will do in this role:

  • Work closely on a team of professionals to help execute on key strategies to reduce HCA’s Non-Contracted Spend.
  • Work with HCA Senior Director of Contracting, Healthtrust GPO, specific target vendors, etc. to identify new contracting opportunities and to maximize cost reductions for existing Division/Regional and National Contracts.
  • Work closely with the Senior Director of Contracting, Healthtrust and HCA Divisions to make sure equipment and bulk buys savings are maximized.
  • Analyze and implement best practices, policies and procedures across HCA Contracting.
  • Coordinate, communicate and share intelligence with other service line contracting teams to assist and improve upon cost savings opportunities and to minimize redundancies or duplication of efforts.
  • Review and prepare all division/regional custom agreements to ensure they are not in conflict with Healthtrust or national HCA agreements.

What Qualification you will need:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • 5-7 years of related healthcare or industry experience preferred
  • Contracting experience in healthcare preferred 

Benefits

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HealthTrust Supply Chain is a critical part of HCA Healthcare’s strategy. Our focus is to improve performance and reduce costs. We do this by joining non-clinical and administrative functions. HealthTrust Supply Chain best practice methodologies. We develop, apply and monitor cost-efficient initiatives and programs for HCA Healthcare. By improving facility efficiency, medical professionals can focus on our mission - patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Director of Contracting opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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