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Covista

Contract Specialist

Lisle, IL · Hybrid

$42K - $75K/yr

Analyzes contract management needs, communicates/negotiates where appropriate with Contractual Partner, Covista Legal, Director of Clinical Learning Resource, MSN Practicum, Options Managers and ...

Defense Information Systems Agency

Contract Specialist

IL · On-site +1

$63K - $99K/yr

Serves as a Contract Specialist for the DISA Procurement Services Directorate. * Coordinates with a variety of stakeholders on challenges associated with assigned IT product and/or service ...

Defense Information Systems Agency

Contract Specialist

IL · On-site +1

$63K - $119K/yr

Serves as a Contract Specialist for the DISA Procurement Services Directorate. * Coordinates with a variety of stakeholders on challenges associated with assigned IT product and/or service ...

The LaSalle Group

Contract Recruiter

Rosemont, IL · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

In this Contract Recruiter opportunity, you will support hiring across multiple business units and geographic locations. This role is ideal for a recruiter who enjoys owning full-cycle recruiting ...

Sargent & Lundy

Contract Specialist

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$75K - $115K/yr

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist to join our team. This position is responsible for drafting, reviewing, redlining, negotiating, and administering engineering, consulting, and ...

Sargent & Lundy

Contract Specialist

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$75K - $115K/yr

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist to join our team. This position is responsible for drafting, reviewing, redlining, negotiating, and administering engineering, consulting, and ...

Sargent & Lundy

Contract Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$75K - $115K/yr

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist to join our team. This position is responsible for drafting, reviewing, redlining, negotiating, and administering engineering, consulting, and ...

Defense Information Systems Agency

Contract Specialist

IL · On-site +1

$63K - $119K/yr

Serves as a Contract Specialist for the DISA Procurement Services Directorate. * Coordinates with a variety of stakeholders on challenges associated with assigned IT product and/or service ...

The LaSalle Group

Contract Recruiter

Chicago, IL · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

LaSalle Network is hiring for a Contract Recruiter with a healthcare-leading non for profit known for community support and impactful work. Although this opportunity is remote, we are looking for ...

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How much do weekend contract jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend contract in Illinois is $35.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.78 and $60.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend contract?

A Weekend Contract job is a position where an employee works exclusively on weekends, typically Saturday and Sunday. These roles are often part-time or temporary and are common in industries like healthcare, retail, hospitality, and customer service. Weekend contract jobs may offer flexible schedules and can be ideal for students, those with weekday commitments, or individuals seeking extra income. Compensation and benefits vary depending on the employer and job type.

What does a weekend contract do?

Weekend Contract positions generally require availability on Saturdays and Sundays, with hours that may be fixed or flexible depending on the employer's needs. Some roles might have set shifts, while others allow you to negotiate specific start and end times based on workload. You may work independently or as part of a small weekend team, and responsibilities tend to focus on tasks that need attention outside the regular workweek. Clear communication with supervisors or clients is essential to coordinate deliverables and ensure expectations are met. If you need flexibility or have specific availability concerns, it's a good idea to discuss this during the application process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a weekend contract position?

To thrive in a Weekend Contract role, candidates should possess strong time management, self-motivation, and industry-specific expertise relevant to the contracted position. Familiarity with communication tools, project management platforms, or specialized software relevant to the field is often required. Excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to work independently are highly valued soft skills. These qualities are important as weekend contract roles commonly involve autonomous work on tight schedules, contributing to critical projects or services outside standard business hours.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Contract job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,529 per year, or $35.8 per hour.

Contract Specialist

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Rock Island, IL • On-site

$106K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

U.S. Department Of Defense rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 538 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

28th of 49 rated military and defense

Job description

About the Position: This position is located within the US Army Corps of Engineers, Contracting Division where you will function as a Senior Contract Specialist managing all aspects of the functional area of contract preparation and management for the Temporary Emergency Power mission supporting FEMA in emergency response activities that range from no notice events such as wildfires, earthquakes, or tornados, or notice events such as a hurricane or severe winter storms.
Qualifications:

This job announcement will fill one vacancy at the full performance level (FPL) of GS-13 in one of the locations listed.
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Reinstatement
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience and your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Contract Specialist:
Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
OR
Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000.
In addition to the Basic Requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below.
TO QUALIFY FOR THE FPL GS-13:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes working independently as a contract officer or senior contract specialist, procuring a wide variety of supplies and services, construction, and/or architect/engineering services; administering terms and conditions of contracts; developing a wide variety of solicitation documents; developing and coordinating justification and approval documents; negotiating and awarding contracts and contract modifications; performing price/cost analysis; and monitoring contractor's performance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).Education:FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER

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