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Primary Care Physician Needed in Massachusetts

Company: CompHealth

Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts

Posted Dec 04, 2024

The text describes a positive experience practicing in southern Massachusetts, close to Providence, RI, Boston, MA, and Cape Cod. The town offers great food, open spaces, friendly residents, preserved Victorian homes, and beautiful churches. CompHealth, a specialty-specific recruiter, prioritizes the candidate's best interests, handling salary negotiations, interview coordination, and license assistance. The role involves personalized care for adults aged 18-65, with a focus on helping the underserved and uninsured. The location is convenient, being 37 minutes from Providence and 1 hour from Boston, with loan repayment available for those with an NHSC score of 19.

Counsel, Privacy & AI

Company: Medidata Solutions

Location: New York, NY

Posted Dec 04, 2024

Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes company, is leading the digital transformation in life sciences, aiming to generate evidence and insights for pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostics companies. They support more than 33,000 clinical trials and 10 million study participants. The company is seeking a Counsel, Privacy & AI to join their privacy team in New York City. The role involves partnering with commercial teams, advising R&D and product teams, supporting the Privacy & AI Governance Program, coordinating with cross-functional partners, maintaining awareness of global privacy laws, and engaging in regulatory affairs. Qualifications include excellent communication skills, technical competence, ability to collaborate with multiple teams, J.D., and 2+ years of experience in global data privacy laws. The compensation range is $185k - $210K.

Field Auto Adjuster - White Plains, NY

Company: Allstate

Location: New York, NY

Posted Dec 04, 2024

Allstate is seeking a Field Auto Damage Adjuster with at least 18 months of experience in auto collision estimating using CCC or Mitchell. The role involves writing estimates directly at customer homes, repair shops, or tow yards, and requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in technology. The adjuster will wear multiple hats, acting as a customer service expert, investigator, communicator, negotiator, problem solver, and recorder. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. The ideal candidate will live in White Plains, NY, and be willing to travel for claims.

Senior Manager, Information Security Risk - IT Internal Audit

Company: UnitedHealth Group

Location: Bonifacio Global City, Philippines

Posted Dec 04, 2024

Optum, a global organization, offers opportunities to improve health outcomes through technology and resources. The role involves assisting in Information Risk Governance operations, overseeing technology system implementation, leading cross-functional teams, and managing large projects. The ideal candidate should have extensive IT experience, people management skills, and proficiency in IT security and internal control concepts. Optum values diversity and inclusion, and the role requires solid communication and analytical skills. The mission is to help people live healthier lives and reduce health disparities.

Manager, Network Account Management

Company: Healthfirst

Location: New York, NY

Posted Dec 04, 2024

The Manager, Network Account Management will lead an interdepartmental Account Team, applying in-depth account knowledge to strategize and implement integrated strategies with high priority providers. This role involves developing deep provider relationships, driving profitable growth, and aligning resources across various departments. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading teams, provider network management, and negotiating provider contracts. Healthfirst offers a competitive compensation package and considers all applicants equally without discrimination.

Customer Service Representative | BPO Experienced

Company: UnitedHealth Group

Location: Cebu City, Philippines

Posted Dec 04, 2024

Optum, a global organization part of the UnitedHealth Group, is seeking a compassionate individual to join their Provider Services group. The role involves answering calls from healthcare providers, resolving issues, and delivering information in a positive manner. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, computer skills, and the ability to navigate complex systems. Prior healthcare experience is preferred. Optum is committed to diversity, inclusion, and advancing health equity on a global scale.

Commerical Analytics - Associate

Company: Bridgewater Associates

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Dec 04, 2024

Bridgewater Associates is a premier asset management firm focused on delivering unique insight and partnership for the most sophisticated global institutional investors. The company's investment process is driven by a tireless pursuit to understand how the world's markets and economies work using cutting-edge technology to validate and execute on timeless and universal investment principles. The company's culture is centered around openness, transparency, and inclusion, fostering a culture of excellence. The Commercial Analytics team is a key partner to the senior leadership team, enabling better commercial decision-making by systematically assessing progress against goals and by providing data-backed insights. The role in Commercial Analytics is a great opportunity to transition into Bridgewater and is suitable for intellectually curious individuals who enjoy solving complex problems.

Sr. HR/LR Business Partner

Company: General Motors

Location: Kansas City, KS

Posted Dec 04, 2024

General Motors is seeking a highly qualified individual for a Human Resources & Labor Relations role based full-time at the Fairfax location. The role involves leading business functions in HR and LR activities, focusing more on labor relations (80%) than HR (20%). Key responsibilities include fostering an inclusive work environment, coordinating UAW contract negotiations, investigating grievances, and supporting recruitment and hiring. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of manufacturing experience, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in HR systems and data analysis.

Manager Software Engineering 2

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Posted Dec 04, 2024

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering 2 to join their team in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The role involves managing a team, contributing to software applications and systems design, development, integration, and testing. The candidate will lead a team working on cloud-based microservices, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and oversee system capabilities. Key responsibilities include managing team workflow, participating in program performance, and providing functional management to direct reports.

Manager, Contract Manager

Company: Capital One

Location: New York, NY

Posted Dec 04, 2024

Capital One is seeking a Manager, Contract Manager for its Enterprise Service Management (ESM) team in McLean, Virginia. The role involves working in a collaborative environment, partnering with world-class professionals, and ensuring third-party agreements meet Capital One's standards. Key responsibilities include assessment and planning, drafting, negotiation, transaction management, communication, collaboration, and strategic advice. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree or Military experience, with at least 4 years of relevant experience preferred. The salary range for this role in New York City (Hybrid On-Site) is $163,300 - $186,400. Capital One offers comprehensive benefits and is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Senior Software Engineer, AI/ML

Company: Maven Clinic

Location: New York, NY

Posted Dec 04, 2024

Maven Clinic, the world's largest virtual clinic for women and families, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of AI/ML platforms and products. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and driving innovation in ML/AI systems. Maven has received numerous awards for its culture and industry leadership, and offers comprehensive benefits including access to its own platform and specialists.

Director of Clinical Trial Management

Company: Formation Bio

Location: New York, NY

Posted Dec 04, 2024

Formation Bio, a tech and AI-driven pharma company, aims to revolutionize the pharma industry by accelerating drug development and clinical trials. Founded in 2016, the company partners with pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop drug programs beyond proof of concept. They are backed by prominent investors and are currently seeking a Director of Clinical Trial Management to lead and oversee clinical trial management aspects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in clinical trial management, strong leadership skills, and in-depth knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, and global clinical trial guidelines.

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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