Explore Contract Administrator Jobs

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.

What Contract Administrators Do

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Industries and Career Paths

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.

Find Your Next Opportunity

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.

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$180K - $220K *

Optimize strategic growth by leading Navy account initiatives, enhancing client relationships, and driving multi-disciplinary service delivery across federal markets to achieve business objectives and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $85K *

Contribute to the effective management of awarded sponsored projects, ensuring compliance with university and sponsor regulations. Serve as a liaison between the research community and external sponso...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $85K *

Oversee the non-financial management of awarded sponsored projects, ensuring compliance with university and sponsor regulations while serving as a liaison between the research community and external s...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to comprehensive contract administration, guiding internal stakeholders through government contract requirements while ensuring compliance and performance monitoring acros...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Manage cradle-to-grave contract administration, guiding stakeholders on compliance and performance while supporting government contracts and negotiations to ensure alignment with business objectives a...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$63K - $111K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on contract administration, reporting, and database management. Contribute to maintaining accurate records and improving processes to ensure compl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$102K - $155K *

Drive the future of construction management by overseeing daily operations, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring project compliance with safety and quality standards. Collaborate closely with pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$92K - $167K *

Champion a dynamic team focused on managing Individual and Family Markets documentation, ensuring compliance and quality while driving cross-team collaboration and project implementation for optimal o...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Transform the Individual and Family Markets team by managing document creation, ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines, and enhancing operational efficiency through strategic initiatives and re...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Lead a dynamic team focused on health insurance document management, ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines and statutory requirements while enhancing operational efficiency and quality across...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Champion a dynamic team focused on managing Individual and Family Markets documentation, ensuring compliance and quality. Drive performance and resource allocation while supporting strategic initiativ...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic team focused on document creation and compliance for Individual and Family Markets, ensuring quality and efficiency in operations while supporting strategic initi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Transform the Individual and Family Markets team by leading document management, ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines, and enhancing operational efficiency through strategic initiatives and c...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team focused on health insurance document management, ensuring compliance and quality across processes while driving strategic initiatives and resource allocat...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Transform the Individual and Family Markets team by managing document creation, ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines, and enhancing operational efficiency through strategic initiatives and re...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic team focused on document creation and compliance for Individual and Family Markets, ensuring quality and efficiency in operations while supporting strategic initi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Lead a dynamic team focused on managing Individual and Family Markets documentation, ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines and enhancing operational efficiency through strategic initiatives an...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Lead the charge in managing a new team focused on document creation and compliance for Individual and Family Markets, ensuring quality and efficiency in operations while supporting strategic initiativ...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Transform the Individual and Family Markets team by leading document creation, ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines, and enhancing operational efficiency through strategic project management...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing commercial contracts and mitigating risks. This role involves overseeing contract administration, ensuring compliance, and developing strategies to protect the...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $150K *

Empower your career by overseeing project installations, ensuring safety, productivity, and client relations. Lead teams on medium to large projects while fostering a culture of quality and excellence...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Advance project success by overseeing installations, directing teams, and ensuring safety and productivity on medium to large projects while fostering strong client relationships and a culture of qual...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Transform procurement processes on-site for industrial construction projects, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services. Lead cross-functional teams to achieve project goals while maintaining...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$117K - $176K *

Drive the administration of U.S. Government contracts, ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams. Manage proposals, reviews, and communications while supporting contract lifecycle activities...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $176K *

Transform your career by supporting U.S. Government contracts from proposal to closeout. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance and effective communication while managing multipl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Contract Administrator do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Experienced professionals may advance to senior contract administrator or contracts manager roles, or move into procurement leadership, commercial operations, or related business functions.