Entry Level Contract Officer Jobs

New grad contract officer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on coursework in procurement or contract administration can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Texas Health and Human Services Commission, University of Alabama, and Jobot hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles88
Top stateCalifornia
Top cityEl Segundo, CA
Work type58% On-site
Top industryHealthcare
Companies hiring69

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Senior Manager, Contract Sales Enablement
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Senior Manager, Contract Sales Enablement
Sysco
Houston, Texas
Sales
Customer Success
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Project & Program Management
Revenue Operations & Enablement
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Contract Specialist IV
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Contract Specialist IV
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Austin, Texas
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Project Management
Compliance & Risk
$4,801 - $7,761/mo
Hybrid
Other
10,000+

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Litigation Contract Attorney
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Litigation Contract Attorney
Direct Counsel
Los Angeles, California
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
Paralegal & Legal Support
$70/hr
Hybrid
Doctorate

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Associate Content Specialist (Contract) - Overwatch | Irvine, CA
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Associate Content Specialist (Contract) - Overwatch | Irvine, CA
Blizzard Entertainment
Irvine, California
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production
$24 - $45/hr
Hybrid
1,001-5,000

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Contract Administrator
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Contract Administrator
Performance Contracting
Austin, Texas
Finance
Accounting
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service & Support
$46k - $62k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Entry Level Contract Officer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Texas Health and Human Services Commission5 open roles
University of Alabama4 open roles
Jobot3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services23
  • Staffing & Recruiting7
  • Construction & Real Estate7
  • Consulting & Professional Services7
  • Education6

Entry Level Contract Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level contract officer job?

Start by building familiarity with contract lifecycle basics: drafting, reviewing, and tracking agreements. Coursework or internships in procurement, supply chain, or public administration gives you a real edge at the entry level. Employers at this stage look for attention to detail, comfort with contracts or legal language, and proficiency in document management tools. A certificate in contract management can also strengthen an otherwise short resume.

Which companies hire entry level contract officers?

Companies hiring entry level contract officers right now include Texas Health and Human Services Commission, University of Alabama, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At the entry level, government contractors, defense firms, healthcare systems, and large public-sector agencies tend to be the most consistent sources of junior contract officer openings.

Are there remote entry level contract officer jobs?

Yes, though on-site roles remain more common at the entry level. About 42% of entry level contract officer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility do have options. Federal and government-adjacent roles are more likely to require an on-site presence, while private-sector employers in tech or consulting are more open to remote arrangements.

Are these new grad contract officer jobs?

Yes, many of these openings are new grad and junior roles that welcome candidates right out of school or with minimal professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically calls for zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic projects as qualifying background, and does not require a professional certification to apply. Titles like junior contract administrator or contract specialist trainee are good signals to look for.

Which industries hire the most entry level contract officers?

Entry Level contract officer roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they manage high volumes of vendor agreements, government contracts, or procurement activity that requires dedicated support staff even at the junior stage.