H-1B Visa Contracts Manager Jobs
Contracts Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in business, law, or a related field. Large federal contractors, defense firms, and multinational corporations file LCAs regularly for this title, making it one of the more sponsorship-active management roles in procurement and legal operations.
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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Remote MN
Location: Remote, MN
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $34.50 - $57.00
Job Summary
Responsible for identifying, developing, and presenting opportunities in support of the category management lifecycle for products and/or services. Leads contract and procurement negotiation activities to include financial value and business terms and conditions for products and/or services. Serves as a trusted advisor to internal customers and the Category Management team by providing recommendations across multiple clinical and/or business lines. Cultivates relationships with suppliers that maximize contract value and performance. Optimizes results through cross-functional collaboration. Assists in the development and execution of contract opportunities. This includes collaborating with other Supply Chain functions and resources. Responsible for routine negotiations of various products and/or services across multiple business lines according to clinical and operational requirements.
Initiates, develops and manages Request For Proposals (RFP) on identified opportunities. Works with other Supply Chain resources to analyze and interpret data for opportunities or impacts. Connects strategy to outcomes through a thorough understanding of organizational requirements and supplier motivations.
Necessary skills include routine negotiations of contract terms and conditions, project management, communication, adaptability to a diverse portfolio of work, attention to detail, and knowledge of commonly used Microsoft Office functions. Utilizes a collaborative team-centered approach to forming and maintaining positive working relationships. Participates in development and continuous improvement of Category Management processes.
Adheres to federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to contracting and procurement of equipment, supplies, and services. Plans and implements recurring work using established procedures, conferring with Category Management leadership as necessary.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in a related field required. In lieu of education, leadership may consider five years of related work experience in supply chain, contract preparation and/or administration.
Minimum three years related work experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required.
Supply Chain or Contracting certification desired.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0263356
Job Function: Facilities and General Services
Featured: No
Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Remote MN
Location: Remote, MN
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $34.50 - $57.00
Job Summary
Responsible for identifying, developing, and presenting opportunities in support of the category management lifecycle for products and/or services. Leads contract and procurement negotiation activities to include financial value and business terms and conditions for products and/or services. Serves as a trusted advisor to internal customers and the Category Management team by providing recommendations across multiple clinical and/or business lines. Cultivates relationships with suppliers that maximize contract value and performance. Optimizes results through cross-functional collaboration. Assists in the development and execution of contract opportunities. This includes collaborating with other Supply Chain functions and resources. Responsible for routine negotiations of various products and/or services across multiple business lines according to clinical and operational requirements.
Initiates, develops and manages Request For Proposals (RFP) on identified opportunities. Works with other Supply Chain resources to analyze and interpret data for opportunities or impacts. Connects strategy to outcomes through a thorough understanding of organizational requirements and supplier motivations.
Necessary skills include routine negotiations of contract terms and conditions, project management, communication, adaptability to a diverse portfolio of work, attention to detail, and knowledge of commonly used Microsoft Office functions. Utilizes a collaborative team-centered approach to forming and maintaining positive working relationships. Participates in development and continuous improvement of Category Management processes.
Adheres to federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to contracting and procurement of equipment, supplies, and services. Plans and implements recurring work using established procedures, conferring with Category Management leadership as necessary.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in a related field required. In lieu of education, leadership may consider five years of related work experience in supply chain, contract preparation and/or administration.
Minimum three years related work experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required.
Supply Chain or Contracting certification desired.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0263356
Job Function: Facilities and General Services
Featured: No
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Contracts Manager
Align your degree to contract law
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to contracts management. A business, supply chain, or legal studies degree strengthens your petition. If your degree is in an unrelated field, gather documentation showing how your coursework maps to contract administration.
Target federal contractors and defense primes
Federal contractors above a certain threshold must use E-Verify and routinely sponsor H-1B workers for procurement and contracts roles. Defense primes and large government services firms file LCAs for Contracts Managers far more consistently than mid-market commercial employers.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Contracts Manager openings by employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history for this occupation code. That filing record tells you an employer already understands the process, cutting weeks of uncertainty from your job search.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Your H-1B LCA requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up wage levels for Contracts Managers in your target metro before you enter salary discussions, so you know the DOL floor.
Request premium processing when timing is tight
If your OPT or current status expires within a few months of your start date, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing. Standard H-1B adjudication can run three to five months; premium processing cuts that to 15 business days.
Document contract value and complexity in your resume
USCIS evaluates whether your role genuinely requires a specialized degree. Quantify the contracts you've managed by type, value, and regulatory framework. FAR-regulated or international agreements carry more weight in a specialty occupation argument than routine vendor agreements.
H-1B Visa Contracts Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Contracts Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the employer must demonstrate the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, contract management, supply chain, or law. Generic management roles can draw USCIS scrutiny, so the job description should explicitly tie duties to a degree-level discipline. Roles involving FAR compliance, international trade, or complex subcontract management make a stronger specialty occupation case.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for Contracts Manager positions?
Federal defense contractors, aerospace and defense primes, large technology firms with government contracts, and multinational corporations with active procurement teams file LCAs for Contracts Managers regularly. These employers already have established H-1B processes and designated legal teams. You can confirm an employer's filing history for this occupation code by searching on Migrate Mate before applying.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect a Contracts Manager's H-1B petition?
The DOL requires your employer to certify in the LCA that your offered compensation meets the prevailing wage for your specific job title, location, and experience level. Wage levels range from Level I through Level IV. A senior Contracts Manager role will typically require a Level III or IV wage certification. You can verify the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer is finalized.
Can a Contracts Manager change employers after an H-1B is approved?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new H-1B transfer petition is filed with USCIS, provided your current status is valid and the new role also qualifies as a specialty occupation. You don't need to wait for USCIS approval to begin the new job. The new employer files a new I-129 petition and LCA for the Contracts Manager position.
What happens if USCIS issues an RFE on a Contracts Manager H-1B petition?
A Request for Evidence on this title typically challenges whether the role meets the specialty occupation standard or whether your degree directly relates to contracts management. Your employer's immigration attorney should respond with the O*NET occupation profile, internal job analysis documentation, and evidence that the role requires degree-level expertise. RFEs on management titles are common but regularly overcome with thorough supporting evidence.