Contract Jobs in New York City, NY

134,920 open positions · Updated daily

Looking for Contract jobs in New York City, NY? Browse our curated listings with transparent salary information to find the perfect Contract position in the New York City, NY area.

School Counselor

Company: Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Education

Location: Crystal, New Mexico Crystal, New Mexico

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is part of the Crystal Boarding School Bureau of Indian Education. As a School Counselor, you will be responsible for providing professional counseling services to students.

Supervisory Contract Specialist

Company: Department of the Army - U.S. Army Contracting Command

Location: White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The job posting is for a Supervisory Contract Specialist position at the US Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command. The job requires a resume to be submitted, and the first 5 pages will be reviewed. The position is not remote, and incentives such as PCS and relocation may be offered.

Interdisciplinary Civil Engineer (Hydrologic) / Hydrologist

Company: Department of the Interior - Bureau of Reclamation

Location: Carson City, Nevada Carson City, Nevada

Posted Sep 29, 2024

Reclamation is seeking a career professional to assist in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.

Community Planner

Company: Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration

Location: Queens, New York Queens, New York

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position is for a Community Planner responsible for airport and aviation planning activities at the Office of Airports ARP New York Airports District Office.

School Counselor (Special Education)

Company: Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Education

Location: Tuba City, Arizona Tuba City, Arizona

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is for a School Counselor Special Education at the Tuba City Boarding School Bureau of Indian Education. The counselor will provide professional counseling services to special education students.

Teacher (Special Education)

Company: Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Education

Location: Crownpoint, New Mexico Crownpoint, New Mexico

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position is part of the Mariano Lake Community School Bureau of Indian Education. As a Teacher Special Education, you will be responsible for serving as a Special Education Teacher in a BIE school on or near the Reservation.

POWERED SUPPORT SYS MECH SUPV (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Air Force - Air National Guard Units

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a job posting for a POWERED SUPPORT SYS MECH SUPV TITLE 32 Position in the Utah Air National Guard. The vacancy is open to current military members of the Utah Air National Guard.

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Company: Department of the Air Force - Air National Guard Units

Location: Kirtland AFB, New Mexico Kirtland AFB, New Mexico

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard title 5 excepted service position. You may be eligible for a Recruitment or Relocation incentive. The position is part of the NM 150th Special Operations Wing National Guard.

Energy Healthcare Engineer

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: New York, New York New York, New York

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Energy Manager works with other Energy Managers and the VISN Capital Asset Manager to accomplish energy goals.

Teacher (Gifted)

Company: Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Education

Location: Tuba City, Arizona Tuba City, Arizona

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position is part of the Tuba City Boarding School Bureau of Indian Education. As a Teacher Gifted, you will be responsible for serving as a classroom teacher in a BIE school on or near the Reservation.

Healthcare Engineer

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Syracuse, New York Syracuse, New York

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This Healthcare Engineer position performs project planning, produces designs, manages construction, and provides construction administration for various projects at the Syracuse VA Medical Center and associated clinics.

Supervisory Interdisciplinary (Resident Engineer)

Company: Department of the Army - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Location: Watervliet, New York Watervliet, New York

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The job posting is for a Resident Engineer position in the Construction Division, responsible for administration, management, and engineering supervision of civil works and construction projects.

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.

Related Pages