Contracts Manager Jobs

Contracts Manager jobs are open across construction, defense, healthcare, technology, and government contracting, from entry-level to senior and director level, with specializations in procurement, commercial contracts, and government contracts administration. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles503+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerRaytheon
Top citySan Diego, CA
Work type41% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Corodata
Pricing & Contracts Manager
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Pricing & Contracts Manager
Corodata
Poway, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$95k - $107k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in finance

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State of Maine
Public Service Manager III- Contracts Engineer
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State of Maine
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Public Service Manager III- Contracts Engineer
State of Maine
Augusta, Maine
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$89k.8 - $126k.2/yr
10,000+

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Holtec International
Contracts Manager
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Contracts Manager
Holtec International
Camden, New Jersey
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$130k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in business
1,001-5,000

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Irvine Ranch Conservancy
Contracts and Grants Manager
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Irvine Ranch Conservancy
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Contracts and Grants Manager
Irvine Ranch Conservancy
Irvine, California
Procurement & Purchasing
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
$85k - $98k/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications
11-50

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Anduril
Contracts Manager
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Contracts Manager
Anduril
Reston, Virginia
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$129k - $171k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration
501-1,000

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Contracts Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

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    Raytheon13
  • Amazon
    Amazon10
  • Molina Healthcare
    Molina Healthcare10
  • Meta
    Meta9
  • L
    Lockheed Martin9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software23
  • Consulting & Professional Services17
  • Construction & Real Estate11
  • Healthcare & Medical Services10
  • Energy6

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in contracts manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, law, supply chain, or a related field
  • Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial or government contracts
  • Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations for government or defense contracting roles
  • Proficiency with contract lifecycle management software such as Ironclad, Ariba, or Conga
  • Certified Commercial Contracts Manager or Certified Professional Contracts Manager credential preferred
  • Ability to collaborate with legal, finance, and procurement stakeholders across the organization

Tips for Your Contracts Manager Job Search

Quantify contract values on your resume

Hiring managers want to see the dollar value and complexity of contracts you've managed. List the total contract value, number of active agreements, and whether you handled prime or subcontractor relationships, not just the duties you performed.

Highlight your FAR and DFARS knowledge

Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement experience sets you apart for government and defense roles. Call out specific clauses you've negotiated or administered, and name any agencies or prime contractors you've worked with directly.

Target openings by contract type

Job listings often specify fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, time-and-materials, or SaaS subscription agreements. Filter your search by those terms to find roles where your specific contract background matches what the employer actually needs.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists contracts manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare scenario answers around disputes

Interviewers for contracts manager roles almost always ask how you've handled a breach, claim, or scope dispute. Prepare two or three specific examples with the contract type, the issue, your resolution approach, and the outcome.

Negotiate by anchoring to contract risk

When discussing compensation, frame your value around the financial risk you mitigate and the contract revenue you protect. Candidates who connect their work to business outcomes negotiate more effectively than those who lead with years of experience.

Contracts Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most contracts managers?

The companies hiring the most contracts managers right now include Raytheon, Amazon, and Molina Healthcare, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Defense primes, large health systems, and enterprise technology companies consistently post the highest volume of contracts manager openings.

How many contracts manager jobs are remote?

About 59% of contracts manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more flexible professional roles in the field. Commercial contracts and SaaS agreement management roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while construction and government contracts positions more often require an on-site or hybrid presence.

How do you become a contracts manager?

Start with a bachelor's degree in business, law, supply chain, or a related field, then build experience in contract administration, procurement, or paralegal work where you regularly handle agreement review and negotiation. Earning a professional certification such as the Certified Commercial Contracts Manager credential strengthens your candidacy significantly. Most contracts managers move into the role after several years in a specialist or coordinator position where they handled contract drafting and vendor relationships directly.

Can I get a contracts manager job with little experience?

Entry-level contracts manager roles do exist, particularly in government contracting and large procurement departments that hire contract administrators who grow into management. Your strongest path in is direct experience reviewing or drafting agreements, even in a paralegal, purchasing coordinator, or project management context. Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools and a working knowledge of basic contract law concepts will help you compete with candidates who have more years in dedicated contracts roles.

What does the contracts manager interview process look like?

Most contracts manager interviews include an initial recruiter screen focused on your background and contract types you've managed, followed by one or two rounds with the hiring manager and cross-functional stakeholders such as legal, finance, or procurement leads. Expect scenario-based questions about how you've handled disputes, indemnification clauses, or scope changes. Some employers add a written exercise asking you to redline a short contract or summarize key risk provisions before the final round.

Where can I find and apply to contracts manager jobs?

You can find and apply to contracts manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your contract type experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing.

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