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Senior Contract Manager jobs in Illinois are in steady demand, with the state ranking among the more active Midwest markets for contract professionals across construction, healthcare, technology, and defense. Chicago anchors the bulk of hiring, with additional concentrations in Rockford and Peoria, where manufacturers and infrastructure firms anchor steady pipelines. Well-established employers such as Caterpillar, Boeing, and Advocate Health Care maintain ongoing needs for senior contract managers with expertise in procurement, subcontract administration, and government contracting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Total Life connects adults 65+ with licensed clinicians for behavioral health, geriatric care and longevity services, covered by Medicare, Railroad Medicare and major commercial insurers. Since 2021 we've grown to more than 200 credentialed providers serving patients in 49 states.
Most longevity medicine is built for healthy 40-year-olds. Ours is built for older adults. The Longevity Program combines a comprehensive geriatric assessment with chronic disease management, cognitive health, medication review and weight management, organized around five pillars of healthy aging: sleep, nutrition, movement, mental health and social connection. It works alongside a patient's existing care and never replaces their primary care provider.
The roleThis is an in-person contract role. We're looking for nurse practitioners in the Chicago suburbs (Joliet-Palatine) area to lead longevity days at our partner senior living communities. Each day opens with a short educational talk for residents on healthy aging, using a presentation and speaker notes we provide. You then see the residents who sign up for one-on-one longevity visits.
You'll be trained and supported by our Chief Medical Officer, a board-certified geriatrician who designed the program's clinical content. Your first site day is run alongside a member of our team.
ScheduleSite days are on weekdays. The presentation is the fixed part of the day. The rest depends on how many residents sign up. Expect roughly 4 to 8 hours per site day, a few times a month to start, with hours growing as bookings grow.
What you'll do- Conduct 45 to 60 minute longevity visits built on a comprehensive geriatric assessment: what matters most to the resident, medication review and deprescribing, cognition (including the Mini-Cog), mood, sleep, nutrition, mobility, fall risk, daily function and advance care planning
- Evaluate eligible residents for weight management, including GLP-1 therapy where clinically appropriate
- Identify residents who would benefit from follow-up care, such as a fuller cognitive review, ongoing medical follow-up, psychiatry or therapy, and coordinate with their primary care provider
- Document every encounter accurately and completely, to Medicare standards, in our EHR
- Represent Total Life professionally with residents, families and community staff
- Travel to assigned senior living communities in the Chicago suburbs (Joliet-Palatine) area
Requirements
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Illinois APRN license as a nurse practitioner and Illinois RN license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Illinois is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so a multistate RN license does not apply)
- Current national NP board certification
- Active DEA registration, an Illinois mid-level practitioner controlled substance license from IDFPR, and registration with the Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program
- Ability to practice under a written collaborative agreement with a physician, as required in Illinois, unless you hold Illinois Full Practice Authority (APRN-FPA)
- Clinical experience caring for adults 65+
- Experience with Medicare documentation and E/M coding
- Your own malpractice insurance (minimum $1M per occurrence, $3M aggregate) that covers in-person care, not just telehealth, or the ability to obtain it before your first site day
- Comfort presenting to groups and speaking with older adults and their families
- A valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to complete each community's onboarding requirements, which may include a background check, TB screening and immunizations
- Weekday availability for on-site days in the Chicago suburbs (Joliet-Palatine) area, with hours confirmed in advance
- Experience with comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Familiarity with cognitive screening and staging tools (Mini-Cog, MoCA, FAST); MoCA certification is a plus
- Experience in senior living, long-term care, SNF, hospice, palliative or house-call settings
- Experience prescribing GLP-1s for weight management
- Telehealth experience
- Licenses in more than one state
- Adult-Gerontology NP certification (AGNP/AGPCNP), or Family NP with a geriatric focus or training
Benefits
What we offer
- Mileage reimbursement for site days
- Training from our CMO in geriatric assessment, cognitive tools (Mini-Cog, MoCA, FAST) and our documentation
- Presentation materials, resident sign-ups and scheduling handled by our team
- Flexible contractor schedule, with hours that grow as your calendar fills
- The chance to help build a program for a population the longevity field has overlooked
Total Life welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and is committed to equal opportunity.
Total Life connects adults 65+ with licensed clinicians for behavioral health, geriatric care and longevity services, covered by Medicare, Railroad Medicare and major commercial insurers. Since 2021 we've grown to more than 200 credentialed providers serving patients in 49 states.
Most longevity medicine is built for healthy 40-year-olds. Ours is built for older adults. The Longevity Program combines a comprehensive geriatric assessment with chronic disease management, cognitive health, medication review and weight management, organized around five pillars of healthy aging: sleep, nutrition, movement, mental health and social connection. It works alongside a patient's existing care and never replaces their primary care provider.
The roleThis is an in-person contract role. We're looking for nurse practitioners in the Chicago suburbs (Joliet-Palatine) area to lead longevity days at our partner senior living communities. Each day opens with a short educational talk for residents on healthy aging, using a presentation and speaker notes we provide. You then see the residents who sign up for one-on-one longevity visits.
You'll be trained and supported by our Chief Medical Officer, a board-certified geriatrician who designed the program's clinical content. Your first site day is run alongside a member of our team.
ScheduleSite days are on weekdays. The presentation is the fixed part of the day. The rest depends on how many residents sign up. Expect roughly 4 to 8 hours per site day, a few times a month to start, with hours growing as bookings grow.
What you'll do- Conduct 45 to 60 minute longevity visits built on a comprehensive geriatric assessment: what matters most to the resident, medication review and deprescribing, cognition (including the Mini-Cog), mood, sleep, nutrition, mobility, fall risk, daily function and advance care planning
- Evaluate eligible residents for weight management, including GLP-1 therapy where clinically appropriate
- Identify residents who would benefit from follow-up care, such as a fuller cognitive review, ongoing medical follow-up, psychiatry or therapy, and coordinate with their primary care provider
- Document every encounter accurately and completely, to Medicare standards, in our EHR
- Represent Total Life professionally with residents, families and community staff
- Travel to assigned senior living communities in the Chicago suburbs (Joliet-Palatine) area
Requirements
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Illinois APRN license as a nurse practitioner and Illinois RN license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Illinois is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so a multistate RN license does not apply)
- Current national NP board certification
- Active DEA registration, an Illinois mid-level practitioner controlled substance license from IDFPR, and registration with the Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program
- Ability to practice under a written collaborative agreement with a physician, as required in Illinois, unless you hold Illinois Full Practice Authority (APRN-FPA)
- Clinical experience caring for adults 65+
- Experience with Medicare documentation and E/M coding
- Your own malpractice insurance (minimum $1M per occurrence, $3M aggregate) that covers in-person care, not just telehealth, or the ability to obtain it before your first site day
- Comfort presenting to groups and speaking with older adults and their families
- A valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to complete each community's onboarding requirements, which may include a background check, TB screening and immunizations
- Weekday availability for on-site days in the Chicago suburbs (Joliet-Palatine) area, with hours confirmed in advance
- Experience with comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Familiarity with cognitive screening and staging tools (Mini-Cog, MoCA, FAST); MoCA certification is a plus
- Experience in senior living, long-term care, SNF, hospice, palliative or house-call settings
- Experience prescribing GLP-1s for weight management
- Telehealth experience
- Licenses in more than one state
- Adult-Gerontology NP certification (AGNP/AGPCNP), or Family NP with a geriatric focus or training
Benefits
What we offer
- Mileage reimbursement for site days
- Training from our CMO in geriatric assessment, cognitive tools (Mini-Cog, MoCA, FAST) and our documentation
- Presentation materials, resident sign-ups and scheduling handled by our team
- Flexible contractor schedule, with hours that grow as your calendar fills
- The chance to help build a program for a population the longevity field has overlooked
Total Life welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and is committed to equal opportunity.
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- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior contract manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, law, or a related field required
- Five or more years of contract administration or procurement management experience
- Demonstrated experience with FAR or state procurement regulations in Illinois markets
- Proficiency in contract lifecycle management software such as Ariba or Coupa
- Strong negotiation skills and experience managing high-value or multi-party agreements
- NCMA Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) designation preferred by many Illinois employers
Senior Contract Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior contract manager in Illinois?
Most Illinois employers expect a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, law, or a closely related field, combined with several years of progressively responsible contract administration work. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for this role. Earning the National Contract Management Association's Certified Professional Contracts Manager credential significantly strengthens candidacy, particularly for government and defense contractors concentrated in the Chicago metro and downstate manufacturing corridor.
How much do senior contract managers make in Illinois?
Senior contract managers in Illinois earn a median of about $103,470 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,300 for the lowest 10% to over $163,910 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire senior contract managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring senior contract managers in Illinois right now include Total Life, Fresenius Kabi USA, and Mark Anthony Brewing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, large healthcare systems, and defense suppliers creates consistent demand across multiple industries throughout the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most senior contract manager jobs?
Chicago, Lake Zurich, and Itasca have the most senior contract manager openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its concentration of corporate headquarters, hospital systems, and federal contractors, while Peoria and Rockford draw demand from major manufacturers and infrastructure companies that maintain large procurement and subcontracting operations in those metros.
Are there remote senior contract manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than many comparable roles, since senior contract manager work is largely document- and negotiation-driven rather than site-dependent. About 75% of senior contract manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. Contract review, vendor negotiations, and compliance oversight are the functions most commonly handled fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a senior contract manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a contract administrator or procurement coordinator role, which large Illinois employers such as Caterpillar, Rush University Medical Center, and state agencies under the Illinois Department of Central Management Services use as a pipeline into senior positions. Pursuing the NCMA's Certified Commercial Contracts Manager credential early signals commitment. Lateral moves from project management, paralegal, or supply chain analyst roles are common stepping stones recognized by Illinois hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to senior contract manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to senior contract manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly.
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