Contract Jobs in Austin, TX

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Federal - Pricing Specialist

Company: Accenture Federal Services

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Accenture Federal Services, a subsidiary of Accenture LLP, is seeking a Pricing Specialist for roles in Arlington, VA or San Antonio, TX. The role involves supporting pricing activities, providing financial support for transactions, preparing financial deliverables, and assisting with proposal team financial aspects. The ideal candidate should be a US citizen with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics, and 2 years of finance experience. Advanced financial analytical skills and knowledge of MS Office Suite are required. Bonus points for Masters in Finance/Accounting, understanding of FAR/CAS, and familiarity with GSA schedule pricing.

Server - Beer and Wine

Company: Cinemark

Location: Southlake, TX

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Full-Time Assistant Manager

Company: Cinemark

Location: Frisco, TX

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Part-Time Assistant Manager

Company: Cinemark

Location: Waco, TX

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Part-Time Assistant Manager

Company: Cinemark

Location: Denison, TX

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Intermediate Insurance Representative (Signing Bonus)

Company: USAA

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jan 22, 2025

USAA is seeking dedicated Property & Casualty (P&C) active producer/agents for future insurance customer service opportunities in 2025. The role involves providing customer service, sales, and retention activities for USAA's Property & Casualty personal line products. The company offers a comprehensive six-month training program, fully paid licensing costs, and a signing bonus of $2,000 for new hires starting in January, February, or March 2025. USAA values honesty, integrity, loyalty, and service, and is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive compensation and best-in-class benefits.

Part-Time Assistant Manager

Company: Cinemark

Location: Harker Heights, TX

Posted Jan 22, 2025

District Manager I

Company: Aramark

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Aramark Student Nutrition is seeking a District Manager to oversee food and nutrition programs in K12 school districts, generating over $20M in revenue. The role involves leading large teams, focusing on growth, cost, and productivity, and delivering financial commitments. Key responsibilities include establishing client relationships, ensuring financial performance, enhancing productivity, maintaining compliance, and fostering a safe and healthy environment. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree, multi-unit/multi-site leadership experience, strong financial acumen, and proven ability to hire, develop, and grow talent.

Part-Time Assistant Manager

Company: Cinemark

Location: Tyler, TX

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Cinemark is currently hiring for Assistant Manager positions, offering a range of benefits including employee discount, 401k, growth opportunities, education assistance, health benefits, parental leave, and paid time off. The role involves assisting in theatre operations, ensuring policies and procedures are followed, cross-training in all departments, and providing inspirational training to employees. The position is often temporary or training-based, with potential for promotion after six months and completion of the Management Accreditation Program. Essential duties include following GM's direction, training team members, preparing reports, and ensuring high customer service standards. Requirements include being at least 18, having a high school diploma or equivalent, completing Cinemark's Management Accreditation Program, and having excellent interpersonal and time management skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical hourly or weekly rates for contract tech roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level contractors earn $30–$50 per hour, mid‑level $50–$80, senior‑level $80–$120, specialist roles such as AI/ML or security typically $100–$150, and lead or architect positions can exceed $150 per hour. Regional cost of living and the specific technology stack also influence these ranges.
What skills and certifications are most sought after for contract tech positions?
High‑demand skills include cloud platform expertise (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect), Kubernetes & Helm, Terraform, CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI, security certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+, data engineering tools (Snowflake, BigQuery), programming languages (Python, Go, TypeScript), and Agile or Scrum facilitation. Demonstrated project experience on similar stacks is often required.
Can contract tech roles be performed remotely, and what is the typical remote work policy?
Approximately 80–90% of contract tech positions are fully remote, with clients providing VPN access and collaboration tools. Some contracts may require occasional on‑site visits for client meetings or data‑center access, but most clients emphasize a remote‑first workflow and enforce compliance with local data‑residency laws.
How can contractors advance their careers while staying in contract work?
Contractors can build a strong portfolio, specialize in high‑paying stacks, pursue advanced certifications, and secure retainer or multi‑project contracts. Continuous learning keeps rates high, and many contractors transition into permanent roles with the same clients or move into consulting, contract management, or specialized advisory positions.
What current industry trends are influencing the demand for contract tech talent?
Digital transformation, cloud migration, AI/ML adoption, cybersecurity needs, remote‑first culture, microservices architecture, edge computing, and the rise of platform‑as‑a‑service (PaaS) are driving companies to hire contractors for rapid experimentation, scaling, and expertise that is too scarce for full‑time positions.

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