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.
Principal Contract Administrator
$94K - $141K *
Take ownership of complex contract administration, leading proposal development and negotiations while ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive successful contract...
1 week ago
Principal Contract Administrator
$94K - $141K *
Analyze and support complex contract administration for the RQ-4 program, ensuring compliance and effective communication with stakeholders. Lead proposal development and negotiations while managing c...
1 week ago
Principal Contract Administrator
$89K - $134K *
Lead the charge in managing critical contracts for Airborne Multifunction Sensors, collaborating with program teams to ensure compliance and drive success through effective change management and negot...
Reposted 1 week ago
Principal Contract Administrator
$89K - $141K *
Join a dynamic team as a Principal Contracts Administrator, overseeing contract negotiations and administration. Drive compliance and customer satisfaction while managing complex contractual matters i...
Reposted 1 week ago
Principal Contract Administrator
$89K - $141K *
Drive contract administration excellence by managing proposals, negotiations, and compliance. Collaborate with customers to ensure contract fulfillment and mitigate risks while supporting financial go...
Reposted 1 week ago
Principal Contract Administrator
$89K - $141K *
Unlock potential by managing complex contracts, ensuring compliance, and facilitating negotiations. Collaborate with customers and internal teams to deliver contractual obligations while supporting fi...
Reposted 1 week ago
Principal Contract Administrator
$89K - $141K *
Engage in contract administration and negotiation, ensuring compliance with legal and customer requirements. Collaborate with teams to manage contracts effectively, addressing complex issues and foste...
Reposted 1 week ago
Principal Contract Administrator
$81K - $134K *
Lead contract administration efforts for government programs, managing all aspects from development to closeout. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, customer satisfaction, an...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Field Construction Manager - (Owner's Representative) - Data Center Construction
$150K - $225K *
Drive the success of major construction projects by coordinating teams, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance project delivery for mission-critical faci...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Drive impactful contract management by overseeing customer agreements, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and enhance operational excelle...
2 weeks ago
Principal Contract Administrator
$89K - $141K *
Engage in contract administration and negotiation, ensuring compliance with policies and legal requirements. Collaborate with customers and internal teams to manage contracts effectively, addressing c...
Reposted 1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team as you provide expert contracting guidance, manage complex procurement actions, and ensure successful contract performance from initiation to completion, supporting critical operat...
1 week ago
$85K - $102K *
Shape the future of contract management by overseeing pre and post-award functions, ensuring compliance, and leading negotiations. Utilize your expertise to guide procurement strategies and enhance pr...
6 days ago
$72K - $114K *
Partner with us to support diverse government and commercial contracts, ensuring compliance and timely execution. Collaborate across teams to enhance procurement processes and drive professional growt...
3 days ago
$70K - $120K *
Champion contract excellence by managing complex agreements in the defense sector. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and foster stakeholder engagement to achieve business objectives with...
2 weeks ago
Senior Contracts Administrator
$87K - $94K *
Join us to manage the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating with Sales, Legal, and Finance to drive revenue growth. Bring your attention to detail and neg...
3 weeks ago
Senior Contracts Administrator
$87K - $94K *
Advance organizational efficiency by expertly managing the full lifecycle of contracts, collaborating with Sales, Legal, and Finance to ensure compliance and minimize risk while driving revenue growth...
3 weeks ago
Contracting Officer-Capital Projects
$71K - $125K *
Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on delivering impactful capital projects. Collaborate across departments to manage contracts for construction and professional services, ensurin...
1 week ago
Contracting Officer-Capital Projects
$71K - $125K *
Join a dynamic team to deliver impactful capital projects, managing contracts for construction and professional services while ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. Collaborate effectively...
Reposted 1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform contract management by preparing and negotiating terms for DoD R&D contracts. Ensure compliance and optimize performance in a dynamic, collaborative environment while supporting evolving pro...
2 weeks ago
$115K - $159K *
Lead the charge in overseeing the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and favorable outcomes through expert negotiation and analysis. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation in co...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $159K *
Elevate the effectiveness of contract management by overseeing lifecycle processes, leading complex negotiations, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive excellence and innov...
3 weeks ago
Contracts Manager - Payor, MCO, and Medicaid Focus
$110K - $130K *
Manage the full lifecycle of healthcare contracts, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational and financial goals. Collaborate cross-functionally to negotiate, draft, and manage key partner...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Contracts Manager - Payor, MCO, and Medicaid Focus
$100K - $120K *
Champion healthcare contract management by overseeing compliance, negotiation, and strategy alignment. Drive cross-functional collaboration and support market access initiatives while ensuring financi...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Construction Contracts Manager
$100K - $150K *
The Contract Manager shall manage and oversee all contract-management functions per the assigned project and coordinate with the Commercial Manager and project team on matters necessary for maintainin...
2 weeks 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.