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.
$148K - $196K *
Lead contract management for diverse DoD and commercial projects, ensuring compliance and optimizing performance. Collaborate with teams to support contract lifecycle from proposal to close-out, focus...
1 week ago
Contract Administrator - Defense (AERO)
$132K - $225K *
Join a team that's dedicated to managing the full contract lifecycle for defense programs, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering strong customer relationships and mitigating risks throu...
2 weeks ago
$135K - $156K *
Unlock potential by collaborating with stakeholders to manage complex contracts, ensuring compliance and maximizing value in the Oil and Gas sector. Drive project success through effective supply chai...
1 week ago
Contracts Administration Manager 2
$115K - $172K *
Lead a dynamic contracting team as you oversee complex portfolios, ensuring strategic alignment and robust negotiations that drive financial performance and customer satisfaction in a collaborative en...
Reposted 1 week ago
$115K - $170K *
Lead contract management for aerospace and defense programs, overseeing the entire contract lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and achieve financi...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $170K *
Drive strategic contract management for aerospace and defense programs, overseeing the entire contract lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and achi...
3 weeks ago
$87K - $106K *
Lead the charge in complex, high-value procurements, guiding multidisciplinary teams through acquisition strategies and documentation for major scientific and engineering projects, ensuring compliance...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Take ownership of the entire lifecycle of commercial contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance while driving automation and standardization. Collaborate with sales and internal teams to enhance cont...
1 week ago
Contracts Administration, Lead
$99K - $143K *
Champion compliance in contract administration by managing and negotiating contracts, ensuring adherence to regulations, and leading proposal development, while training less experienced professionals...
3 weeks ago
$101K - $139K *
Join a team that's managing complex procurements and contracts for major capital projects. Play a key role in delivering high-profile infrastructure initiatives while ensuring compliance and collabora...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Shape the future of aviation contracts by managing, drafting, and negotiating agreements. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and streamline processes, while maintaining organized records an...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform contracting processes by overseeing full lifecycle activities, including proposal development and compliance. Coordinate across departments, conduct negotiations, and ensure alignment with r...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Construction Contract Administrator - Mechanical
$80K - $95K *
Optimize construction processes by managing contracts and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to oversee project phases from award to closeout, addressing issues proactively...
1 week ago
Construction Contract Administrator - Mechanical
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in construction administration, ensuring project compliance and quality. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage contracts, oversee construction phases, and drive successful...
1 week ago
Construction Contract Administrator - Mechanical
$80K - $95K *
Oversee the construction administration process, ensuring compliance with contracts and specifications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage project phases from contract award to closeou...
1 week ago
$125K - $170K *
Manage contract life cycles and drive strategic initiatives to support critical government missions. Leverage expertise in contract administration and negotiation to ensure compliance and foster colla...
3 days ago
Contract Specialist (Supervisory Contract Specialist)
$98K *
Shape the future of corrections by managing procurement and contracting processes, ensuring compliance, and providing guidance to staff while maintaining a secure environment for successful community...
2 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing Army training products through leadership and oversight. Leverage your operational expertise to manage personnel and ensure alignment with Army training doctr...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing Army training products through leadership and oversight. This role involves managing personnel, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with Ar...
1 week ago
Government Contracts Administrator
$160K - $190K *
Join a team that's dedicated to managing federal contracts, ensuring compliance, and driving operational success. Oversee contract negotiations and lifecycle management while collaborating with cross...
2 weeks ago
$72K - $92K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing research through effective contract management. In this role, you'll draft, negotiate, and finalize agreements, ensuring compliance with university policies w...
3 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Transform your career by leveraging your expertise in federal contracting to manage complex proposals and contracts. Collaborate with key stakeholders, drive innovative acquisition strategies, and nav...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in managing contracts and proposals for the Defense and Civil Space Market, leveraging federal contracting expertise to foster strategic partnerships and drive innovative acquisition s...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Drive innovation and excellence by managing contracts and proposals within the Defense and Civil Space Market, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and strategic alignment while naviga...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform federal contracting by managing proposals and contracts within the Defense and Civil Space Market. Collaborate with stakeholders, drive innovative acquisition strategies, and ensure complian...
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.