Contract administrators help organizations create, review, negotiate, and manage agreements throughout their lifecycle. They coordinate with legal, finance, procurement, sales, and operations teams to help ensure contracts are accurate, compliant, and aligned with business goals. Browse vetted Contract Administrator opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but may include drafting and reviewing contract documents, tracking milestones and renewals, maintaining contract records, coordinating approvals, monitoring compliance, and identifying risks or opportunities to improve terms. Senior professionals may oversee contract processes, advise stakeholders on commercial requirements, and support complex negotiations.
Employers often value experience in contract administration, contract management, procurement, or a related field. Important strengths include attention to detail, clear communication, negotiation, organization, and the ability to interpret contractual language. Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems, regulatory requirements, and industry-specific standards can also be useful. Requirements differ by role; some positions may prefer a bachelor's degree or relevant certifications.
Contract Administrators work in fields such as technology, construction, healthcare, government contracting, manufacturing, and professional services. With experience, they may progress into senior contract administration, contracts management, procurement leadership, commercial operations, or related roles.
Use Ladders to explore vetted professional Contract Administrator jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities and qualifications, and focus your search on opportunities that match your experience, industry knowledge, and career goals.
Senior Auditor Contract Compliance (Retail-Construction)
$85K - $100K *
Take ownership of comprehensive audits on construction projects, focusing on compliance and cost control. Utilize your expertise to mentor others, communicate findings, and support procurement process...
Reposted 1 week ago
$107K - $204K *
Take ownership of complex contract management, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment while advising on contractual matters and mitigating risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive...
3 days ago
$107K - $204K *
Join a dynamic team as you manage complex government contracts, ensuring compliance and fostering strong relationships. Utilize your negotiation skills to support the P&C Mil Spares EPS aftermarket bu...
Reposted 1 week ago
$85K - $90K *
Drive excellence in contract management by overseeing the full lifecycle of FEMA Public Assistance contracts. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance, performance monitoring, and effective...
2 weeks ago
Senior Subcontracts Administrator
$80K - $125K *
Drive success by managing the full subcontract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and collaboration with project teams to support federal, state, and local contracts in a dynamic environment...
2 days ago
$80K - $85K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee U.S. Government property management, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining accurate records across multiple locations. Collaborate with stakeholders to en...
Reposted today
Subcontract Administrator (Remote)
$63K - $111K *
Manage subcontract administration to ensure compliance and performance across all phases of the Supply Chain process, from proposal development to contract closeout, while fostering strong relationshi...
1 week ago
$125K - $170K *
Lead the charge in managing complex contracts for a major program, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment. Collaborate with teams to develop proposals, negotiate terms, and maintain strong relati...
1 week ago
$151K - $239K *
Join us to lead a dynamic team in managing strategic subcontracts, ensuring compliance and fostering supplier relationships. Drive efficiency and risk management while supporting critical aerospace mi...
4 days ago
$115K - $130K *
Transform the contracting process by managing the lifecycle of agreements, ensuring efficient execution while balancing risk and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business...
2 weeks ago
Senior Procurement Administrator (Remote)
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in optimizing procurement processes for federal contracts, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to source, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships, driv...
5 days ago
Director, Contracts Management
$190K - $210K *
Transform the contract management landscape for large-scale data center projects. Oversee RFx processes, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to m...
2 weeks ago
Contracts Administration, Senior Advisor
$112K - $179K *
Transform the contract management landscape by expertly overseeing diverse government contracts, optimizing processes, and guiding teams to success from proposal to closeout while fostering robust sta...
Reposted 2 days ago
Contracts Administration, Senior Advisor
$112K - $179K *
Take ownership of a diverse portfolio of GSA/GWAC contracts, ensuring compliance and operational excellence through strategic management, collaboration with stakeholders, and training initiatives for...
3 weeks ago
Remote: Contract Specialist III
$80K - $90K *
Oversee complex federal acquisitions, providing strategic guidance and compliance support. Lead full lifecycle contract management, mentor junior staff, and ensure effective execution of high-level pr...
3 weeks ago
Remote: Contract Specialist III
$80K - $90K *
Unlock potential by leading complex federal acquisitions, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring compliance. This senior role requires extensive contracting expertise to manage high-level procurem...
3 weeks ago
Remote: Contract Specialist III
$80K - $90K *
Drive your career by leading complex federal acquisitions, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Leverage your expertise in contracting to support the Department of V...
3 weeks ago
Remote: Contract Specialist III
$80K - $90K *
Manage complex federal acquisitions, providing strategic guidance and compliance oversight. Collaborate with stakeholders to execute high-level contracting responsibilities, ensuring effective procure...
3 weeks ago
Subcontract Administrator (Remote)
$63K - $111K *
Lead the procurement process as a Senior Subcontract Administrator, managing subcontractor relationships, negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Drive efficiency in t...
2 weeks ago
Principal Subcontract Administrator (Remote)
$112K - $196K *
Lead the Subcontracts team in managing complex agreements, ensuring compliance and fostering relationships with suppliers and clients. Drive negotiations, oversee proposal evaluations, and provide str...
1 week ago
Proposal & Bid Manager - Enterprise & Government Contracts
$100K - $120K *
Take ownership of end-to-end proposal management for complex RFPs and bids. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft compelling submissions, ensuring compliance and competitiveness in the ente...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Sr. Subcontracts Administrator - Remote
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by managing full life cycle subcontract activities, ensuring compliance, and driving supplier performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement strategie...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by supporting Federal contracts in healthcare. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance services for American Indians and Alaska Natives, ensuring effective contract management...
3 weeks ago
$91K - $160K *
Lead the charge in procurement excellence, ensuring compliance and best value for the Lab's operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex contracts and support socio-economic i...
6 days ago
$135K - $160K *
Drive strategic contract management and proposal development within the Defense and Civil Space Market, leveraging extensive federal contracting expertise to foster relationships and navigate complex...
1 week ago
What does a Contract Administrator do?
A Contract Administrator coordinates the preparation, review, approval, execution, and ongoing management of contracts. Duties may include maintaining records, tracking deadlines, supporting negotiations, and helping teams meet contractual requirements.
What qualifications are typically needed for Contract Administrator jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek relevant contract, procurement, or business experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and careful attention to detail. Some roles prefer a bachelor's degree, contract management experience, or familiarity with contract lifecycle software.
Where do Contract Administrators work?
They work across industries including technology, construction, healthcare, government contracting, manufacturing, and professional services, wherever organizations manage vendor, customer, or government agreements.
How can I find Contract Administrator jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse vetted professional opportunities on Ladders and review each listing's salary information, responsibilities, and qualifications to identify roles that fit your background.
What career paths can follow Contract Administrator experience?
Experienced professionals may advance to senior contract administrator or contracts manager roles, or move into procurement leadership, commercial operations, or related business functions.