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Infojini Inc

Python Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$52.50 - $72.25/hr

... contract position. Please refer someone else if you are not available at this time or you are not ... Strong skills in statistics, math, or similar quantitative field. * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent ...

AbbVie

Manager, Payer Contract Analytics

Florham Park, NJ · On-site

$72K - $87K/yr

... quantitative field of study, & 5 years of work experience in financial modeling &/ or data ... Fluency in multiple programming languages and statistical analysis tools including but not limited ...

AbbVie

Manager, Payer Contract Analytics

Florham Park, NJ · On-site

$109K/yr

... quantitative field of study, & 5 years of work experience in financial modeling &/ or data ... Fluency in multiple programming languages and statistical analysis tools including but not limited ...

Ostium

Backend Engineer (Pricing, Entity)

New York, NY · On-site

Work with quants, infra, data, and backend engineers to build a centralized pricing plane for every ... contract parameters, algo parameters, and much more. Entity Service UI - A UI for every user in ...

Paco Group

Project Controls Lead (EVG)

New York, NY · On-site

$65 - $75/hr

Project management principles, cost engineering, contract administration, financial analysis, quantitative analysis, risk assessment techniques, performance measurement, strategic planning, data ...

BC Forward

Senior Python Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$68.25/hr

Contract - 12 months Pay Range: $68.25/hr (W2) Job ID: 407572 About BCforward BCforward is a ... as a quantitative researcher and/or developer, with ability to analyze complex domain data. 3+ ...

Bright Mind Solutions LLC

J2EE & DB Developer

New York, NY · On-site

$133 - $135/day

This contract has an initial duration of six months with likely extension Key skills: Java, low ... In this role, you will work directly with trading and quantitative teams to build and deliver new ...

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How much do quant developer contract jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for quant developer contract in Newark, NJ is $177,489.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $140,600.00 and $208,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Quant Developer Contract vs Quant Analyst?

AspectQuant Developer ContractQuant Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically requires a degree in finance, mathematics, or computer science; programming skills in Python, C++, or JavaUsually requires a degree in finance, economics, or mathematics; strong analytical and modeling skills
Work EnvironmentProject-based, short-term contracts, often in trading firms or hedge fundsFull-time, ongoing roles within financial institutions or asset management firms
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and financial technology companiesWidely used in investment banks, asset managers, and financial consulting firms

In summary, Quant Developer Contract roles focus on developing and implementing trading algorithms on a temporary basis, requiring strong programming skills. Quant Analysts typically perform ongoing quantitative research and modeling in a full-time capacity. Both roles share similar educational backgrounds but differ mainly in employment type and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Quant Developer Contract job openings in Newark, NJ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, and 67% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $177,489 per year, or $85.3 per hour.

Contract Specialist

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Bronx, NY • On-site

$89K/yr

Other

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

The purpose of this position is to serve as a Contract Specialist for the US Department of Veterans Affairs with the responsibility for performing professional work involving procurement of supplies and services using procedures outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, VA Acquisition Regulations, Public Laws, and agency policy.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: Contracting Specialist - Total Rewards
Qualifications:To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/05/2026.
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11 level. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Most applicants will need to provide two SF-50s.
Basic Requirements: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field;
Or
At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12. This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12. However, employees must meet specialized experience requirements when seeking another position.
You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
  • Specialized Experience: year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service; experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, VA Acquisition Regulations, contract law, and procedures applicable to acquisition and contract administration including change orders, supplemental agreements, terminations, claims, and close out of contracts. Knowledge of various types of contracts, including firm-fixed price, firm-fixed price with economic price adjustments, and cost reimbursement; and contract methods to include simplified acquisitions, sealed bidding, negotiations, cost sharing, multiple awards, commercial items and special provisions. Sufficient knowledge of program objectives, technical terminology, and uses of equipment, architect- engineering services, or construction services to be procured to plan, negotiate and administer the contract. Knowledge of the market and sources to include identification of offerors in specific socioeconomic categories eligible for set-asides. Ability to take appropriate action related to issues of noncompliance.

There is no educational substitution for the GS-12 level.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Note: Resume must include job title and employer name, number of hours worked per week, start and end dates (including month and year), list of duties and responsibilities for each position held. In addition, if the experience was a federal position, you must list series and grade for each position held. Failure to include this information may result in an ineligible rating. A full year of work is considered to be 40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education:Transcripts: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Transcripts must depict the name of the college to determine accreditation, and your name must also be displayed on the transcripts. If qualifying based on a degree, or for positions requiring a degree, the transcript must show the date the degree was conferred. If selected, you must provide official transcripts. Transcripts should state degree conferred, and have a date. Undergraduate transcripts are required to meet the basic requirement for this position; please submit all transcripts. Copies of Official Transcripts are accepted and are the best way to ensure your education is interpreted correctly in accordance with OPM qualification standards, but unofficial transcripts are accepted if they contain all the required information. If credit for a course is being questioned by the HR Professional performing qualifications, it is your responsibility to provide supporting descriptive information (course syllabus/descriptions) in your application package.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Employment Type: OTHER

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