Contract Specialist Jobs in New York
Contract Specialist jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in government procurement, defense contracting, healthcare systems, and financial services, with openings from entry-level contract administrators through senior procurement officers. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where large employers such as Northrop Grumman, IBM, and New York-Presbyterian Hospital maintain significant contracting and procurement operations. The most in-demand specialties include government and federal contracting, healthcare vendor agreements, and technology procurement. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Information Technology preferred
- A minimum of 3 - 5 years' progressive experience in a related field
- Experience supporting enterprise A/V and conference room systems.
- Foundational networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing basics, firewall/ACL awareness).
- Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience supporting executives in professional services or enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with enterprise network hardware (switches, wireless APs, cabling).
- Experience coordinating third-party IT and A/V vendors.
- Up to 10% of the time Domestic Travel only
- Must be on site: One Manhattan West, 395 9th Avenue, 54th Floor, New York, New York 10001
We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for all!
If you require accessibility accommodation(s) or adjustment during any stage of the hiring process, please let your WWT Recruiter know. The recruiter will work with you to understand your needs and help ensure an accessible experience throughout the interview process.
World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $31 - $40 per hour. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.
If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email taposting@wwt.com
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Requirements:IT Site Operations Specialist - Contract to Hire
On site requirement: New York City Office
Why WWT?
World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe.
Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world class partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC)—a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software—WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution capabilities.
With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture—grounded in core values and leadership philosophies—has been recognized by Fortune® and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada.
Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!
A Brief Overview
The IT Site Operations Specialist serves as the primary onsite IT partner for assigned offices within the region. This role provides hands-on end-user support, collaborates with Product Teams and centralized IT partners on conference room and A/V technology, coordinates with vendors, and works closely with stakeholders to ensure office technology is reliable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards. The position emphasizes partnership, shared responsibility, and continuous improvement of the end-user technology experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Provides hands-on support for hardware, AV, network, and end-user issues.
- Handles Service Desk escalations requiring onsite troubleshooting.
- Delivers white-glove support to executives and critical staff.
- Ensures meeting rooms are fully operational and standards-compliant.
- Supports Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms environments.
- Maintains and troubleshoots Cisco video conferencing units and Logitech Tap Schedulers.
- Manages digital signage platforms (Appspace with LG displays).
- Troubleshoots complex A/V systems including Crestron, Biamp, MediaVue, PrimeView, and related vendor technologies (Crestron, Extron, Biamp, Cisco).
- Performs preventative maintenance and coordinate upgrades and repairs.
- Coordinates local vendors for hardware installs, cabling, ISP services, and repairs.
- Oversees onsite vendor work to ensure quality and compliance.
- Manages inventory of laptops, docks, and peripherals.
- Supports onboarding and offboarding logistics.
- Acts as the primary IT contact for office leadership.
- Performs Level-1 network troubleshooting and isolate connectivity issues prior to escalation.
- Validates physical connectivity, switch port status, VLAN assignments, and LAN functionality.
- Troubleshoots Wi-Fi connectivity and wireless authentication issues, including certificate-based workflows.
- Utilizes tools such as ping, traceroute, ipconfig/ifconfig, and nslookup.
- Provides smart hands support for Network, Security, and Infrastructure teams (rack/stack, cabling, device installs, hardware reboots, physical access).
- Tracks recurring issues and identify trends.
- Reports risks, improvement opportunities, and infrastructure needs.
- Supports office expansions, relocations, and technology upgrades.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Information Technology preferred
- A minimum of 3 - 5 years' progressive experience in a related field
- Experience supporting enterprise A/V and conference room systems.
- Foundational networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing basics, firewall/ACL awareness).
- Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience supporting executives in professional services or enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with enterprise network hardware (switches, wireless APs, cabling).
- Experience coordinating third-party IT and A/V vendors.
- Up to 10% of the time Domestic Travel only
- Must be on site: One Manhattan West, 395 9th Avenue, 54th Floor, New York, New York 10001
We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for all!
If you require accessibility accommodation(s) or adjustment during any stage of the hiring process, please let your WWT Recruiter know. The recruiter will work with you to understand your needs and help ensure an accessible experience throughout the interview process.
World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $31 - $40 per hour. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.
If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email taposting@wwt.com
#LI-SA3
Requirements:IT Site Operations Specialist - Contract to Hire
On site requirement: New York City Office
Why WWT?
World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe.
Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world class partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC)—a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software—WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution capabilities.
With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture—grounded in core values and leadership philosophies—has been recognized by Fortune® and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada.
Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!
A Brief Overview
The IT Site Operations Specialist serves as the primary onsite IT partner for assigned offices within the region. This role provides hands-on end-user support, collaborates with Product Teams and centralized IT partners on conference room and A/V technology, coordinates with vendors, and works closely with stakeholders to ensure office technology is reliable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards. The position emphasizes partnership, shared responsibility, and continuous improvement of the end-user technology experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Provides hands-on support for hardware, AV, network, and end-user issues.
- Handles Service Desk escalations requiring onsite troubleshooting.
- Delivers white-glove support to executives and critical staff.
- Ensures meeting rooms are fully operational and standards-compliant.
- Supports Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms environments.
- Maintains and troubleshoots Cisco video conferencing units and Logitech Tap Schedulers.
- Manages digital signage platforms (Appspace with LG displays).
- Troubleshoots complex A/V systems including Crestron, Biamp, MediaVue, PrimeView, and related vendor technologies (Crestron, Extron, Biamp, Cisco).
- Performs preventative maintenance and coordinate upgrades and repairs.
- Coordinates local vendors for hardware installs, cabling, ISP services, and repairs.
- Oversees onsite vendor work to ensure quality and compliance.
- Manages inventory of laptops, docks, and peripherals.
- Supports onboarding and offboarding logistics.
- Acts as the primary IT contact for office leadership.
- Performs Level-1 network troubleshooting and isolate connectivity issues prior to escalation.
- Validates physical connectivity, switch port status, VLAN assignments, and LAN functionality.
- Troubleshoots Wi-Fi connectivity and wireless authentication issues, including certificate-based workflows.
- Utilizes tools such as ping, traceroute, ipconfig/ifconfig, and nslookup.
- Provides smart hands support for Network, Security, and Infrastructure teams (rack/stack, cabling, device installs, hardware reboots, physical access).
- Tracks recurring issues and identify trends.
- Reports risks, improvement opportunities, and infrastructure needs.
- Supports office expansions, relocations, and technology upgrades.
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in contract specialist jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, law, or a related field
- Experience reviewing, drafting, or negotiating contracts in a professional setting
- Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation or New York State procurement guidelines
- Proficiency in contract management software such as Ironclad, Coupa, or SAP Ariba
- Certified Federal Contracts Manager or NCMA Certified Professional Contracts Manager credential preferred
- Strong written communication skills for preparing contract summaries and correspondence
Contract Specialist Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a contract specialist in New York?
Most contract specialist roles in New York require a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, public administration, or a related field. For government procurement positions with New York State agencies, candidates often pursue the Certified Professional Contracts Manager credential through the National Contract Management Association. Federal contracting roles in New York City or Albany additionally favor candidates familiar with the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Experience in a legal, finance, or procurement support role is the most common entry point.
Which companies hire contract specialists in New York?
Employers hiring contract specialists in New York right now include EmblemHealth, Bechtel Plant Machinery, and NYU Langone Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's concentration of defense contractors, large hospital networks, and financial institutions means demand is consistent across both the public and private sectors.
Which New York cities have the most contract specialist jobs?
New York, Schenectady, and Queens have the most contract specialist openings in New York. New York City dominates due to its density of financial institutions, law firms, and corporate headquarters, while Albany generates steady demand from state government agencies and defense-adjacent contractors, and Buffalo draws volume from manufacturing and healthcare procurement operations in the region.
Are there remote contract specialist jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most fields. Contract specialist work is largely document-based and analytical, making it well suited to remote arrangements. About 50% of contract specialist openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how widely this role has moved off-site. Contract review, drafting, and vendor negotiation are the functions most commonly performed fully remote.
How can I get hired as a contract specialist in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a contracts administrator or procurement coordinator role, which New York State agencies, large hospital systems such as Northwell Health, and defense contractors regularly fill with candidates who hold a relevant degree but limited experience. Earning a Certified Professional Contracts Manager credential from NCMA signals commitment and gives candidates an edge in competitive New York City and Albany hiring pools. Lateral moves from roles in legal operations, purchasing, or project administration are also common entry points.
Where can I find and apply to contract specialist jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to contract specialist jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across New York City, Albany, Buffalo, and surrounding areas. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly.
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