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Senior Manager, Technology Partners, Alliances & Programs

Company: iManage

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 16, 2024

iManage is a company that values its employees' health and wellbeing, offers flexible working hours, and provides a supportive and inclusive environment. The company is looking for people who are passionate about solving complex problems and collaborating with others.

Mid Market Account Executive

Company: Hireology

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 12, 2024

Hireology is seeking a driven sales-minded Account Executive to join their dynamic Sales team. The role involves engaging with clients, driving new business, and being part of a vibrant culture that values collaboration and innovation. The company offers an uncapped commission structure, abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a fun work environment.

FIS product Manager / Architect

Company: Arthur Grand Technologies Inc

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 15, 2024

Arthur Grand Technologies is a leading provider of staffing and technology consulting services, with a team of professionals who have worked for big 5 consulting firms for 20+ years. The company values its employees and contractors, providing them with challenging work, market-relevant benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Lead Director; National VBS Development

Company: CVS Health

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 10, 2024

CVS Health is seeking a Lead Director, National VBS Development to establish and maintain strategic provider relationships, focusing on enterprise-wide initiatives. The role involves contracting, negotiating terms, and developing value-based contract relationships across multiple lines of business. The candidate should have extensive experience in value-based care financial models, risk-based arrangements, and Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, ACA negotiations. The position requires strong negotiation skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and experience in a matrixed environment. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, with a pay range of $100,000 - $231,540. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability benefits, well-being programs, and PTO.

Implementations Network Engineer II

Company: Leidos

Location: O'Fallon, IL

Posted Nov 10, 2024

Leidos Digital Modernization Sector/Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSMO-II) contract is seeking an Implementations Network Engineer in Scott AFB, IL. The role involves overseeing installation, configuring, testing, monitoring, and servicing network equipment for DoD networks. Key responsibilities include coordinating with customers, executing reporting functions, maintaining DISA's out-of-band management network, upgrading software, and ensuring adherence to DISA standards. The ideal candidate should have proficient knowledge of network hardware, experience in network engineering, and strong communication skills. An active Secret security clearance and DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification are required.

Contract / Principal Contract Administrator (Security Clearance)

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Rolling Meadows, IL

Posted Nov 09, 2024

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Contract Administrator/Principal Contract Administrator for a full-time position in Rolling Meadows, IL. The role involves supporting contract administration, customer contact activities, and ensuring proper contract acquisition and fulfillment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Contract Support Group, develop solutions to contractual matters, assist in achieving financial goals, prepare written communications, and ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables. Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in contracts or related field, or a Master's degree with 1 year of experience. Preferred qualifications include extensive contracting experience with Domestic Prime customers, experience with development contracts and IRAD efforts, and strong working knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations.

Power Distribution Electrical Engineer

Company: Leidos

Location: Park Ridge, IL

Posted Nov 09, 2024

Leidos is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer for the National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program. The ideal candidate will support the FAA Central Service Area Engineering Services Infrastructure Team in Des Plaines, IL. Duties include planning and designing electrical systems, conducting on-site surveys, generating detailed reports, testing power systems, and coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, at least 4 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in power system analysis software. The position offers a competitive pay range, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for career development and growth.

Lead Solutions Architect - Remote

Company: dentsu

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 15, 2024

Merkle is a global performance marketing agency that specializes in delivering personalized customer experiences. The company is looking for a solution architect to create architectures for systems, design and present technical solutions, and ensure understanding of requirements with Merkle policies and industry best practices.

Contract Specialist (Hybrid: Onsite & Remote)

Company: US Foods

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 13, 2024

The job posting is for a legal position at US Foods, requiring a strong performer with excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills. The role involves negotiating and managing contracts, advising business teams, and maintaining trademark registrations.

Operations Generalist

Company: Hireology

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 14, 2024

Hireology is looking for an Associate Software Engineer to join their team. The role involves supporting the Revenue Operations team, maintaining dashboards and reports, and assisting with sales and marketing functions. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker, detail-oriented, and team player with experience in Sales, Marketing, IT, Finance, or Revenue Operations.

Principal Industrial Engineer/Continuous Improvement Lead (Onsite)

Company: Collins Aerospace

Location: Rockford, IL

Posted Nov 10, 2024

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Principal Industrial Engineer/Continuous Improvement Lead at their Rockford, IL location. The role involves applying industrial engineering techniques to improve schedule performance, productivity, and quality. The candidate will work primarily onsite, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE). Qualifications include a university degree, 8+ years of relevant experience, and U.S. citizenship. The company offers competitive benefits, including medical insurance, a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, and more. The role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program, a 14-week initiative to support professionals in rebuilding capabilities and enhancing leadership skills.

Sales Executive

Company: ALIS by Medtelligent

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 12, 2024

Medtelligent is a purpose-driven healthcare technology company looking for a highly motivated Sales Executive to join their Sales and Marketing team. The company offers a range of benefits, including a good balance of personal autonomy and team collaboration, and a diverse and collaborative work environment.

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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