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FINANCIAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN (Title 5)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Posted Jul 15, 2024

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION FOR A FINANCIAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN. THE POSITION REQUIRES FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SUITABILITY, SECURITY CLEARANCE, AND CERTIFICATION IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE EXPERIENCE IN FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION, DATA COLLECTION, AND ANALYSIS, AS WELL AS KNOWLEDGE OF FINANCIAL REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES.

Teacher (Special Education)

Company: Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Education

Location: Vanderwagen, New Mexico Vanderwagen, New Mexico

Posted Jul 15, 2024

This position is for a Special Education Teacher at a Bureau of Indian Education school, requiring a Bachelor's Degree or higher, state certification, and a valid driver's license.

VP Label Finance, US Front Line Label Group

Company: Sony Music Entertainment US

Location: Culver City

Posted Jul 15, 2024

Sony Music Entertainment is seeking a Vice President Label Finance to provide strategic financial guidance and analysis to senior leadership of an assigned label. The role requires a dynamic strategic thinker with exceptional business acumen and proven leadership skills to oversee financial operations, strategic planning, and financial analysis for the label.

Contract Specialist

Company: Department of Justice - Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Location: Kings, New York Kings, New York

Posted Jul 15, 2024

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Commissary Contractor Monitor

Company: Department of Defense - Defense Commissary Agency

Location: Fort Hamilton, New York Fort Hamilton, New York

Posted Jul 15, 2024

Summary Serves as a Commissary Contractor Monitor in a commissary store at a Defense Commissary Agency DeCA facility. The primary purpose of this position is to conduct quality assurance inspections and contract surveillance duties of specified commissary stocking orderwriting custodial receiving holding andor other contracted services performed in a commissary.

Transitional Teacher (Elementary)

Company: Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Education

Location: Vanderwagen, New Mexico Vanderwagen, New Mexico

Posted Jul 15, 2024

This position is for a Transitional Teacher Elementary at the Chichiltah Jones Ranch Comm Sch Bureau of Indian Education. The teacher will be responsible for serving as a classroom teacher in a BIE school on or near the Reservation, teaching general elementary subjects in a lower elementary setting.

Transitional Teacher (Special Education)

Company: Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Education

Location: Vanderwagen, New Mexico Vanderwagen, New Mexico

Posted Jul 15, 2024

This position is for a Transitional Teacher Special Education at the Bread Springs Day School Bureau of Indian Education. The job requires a Bachelor's Degree or higher in education or a related subject, and a state-issued teaching license. The position is a SCHOOL YEAR contract position filled under PL 95561 and will require a contract renewal on an annual basis.

Senior Legal Counsel , Capital Markets

Company: Bank of Montreal

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Jul 15, 2024

The job is for a legal professional to provide advice and services to BMO Financial Group's commodity and metals business. The candidate will support the business with legal opinions, document negotiation, and risk management. The job requires 7 years of legal practice, expertise in contract law, and knowledge of the financial services industry.

NA Cash Equity Trade Desk Support

Company: Bank of Montreal

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Jul 15, 2024

The job posting is for a Customer Shared Services role at BMO Financial Group, responsible for providing support and delivering operational processes to ensure timely and accurate processing of securities and trade transactions. The role involves providing guidance and execution in the support and booking of new strategies, developing solutions and making recommendations, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.

Teacher (Elementary)

Company: Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Education

Location: Vanderwagen, New Mexico Vanderwagen, New Mexico

Posted Jul 15, 2024

This position is part of the Chichiltah Jones Ranch Comm Sch Bureau of Indian Education. As a Teacher Elementary, you will be responsible for serving as a classroom teacher in a BIE school on or near the Reservation. The instruction areas will normally be general elementary subjects in a lower elementary setting.

CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Jefferson City, Missouri

Posted Jul 15, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a GS110212 Contract Specialist Title 5 Position, requiring a bachelor's degree and specialized experience in contracting principles and procedures.

IT Specialist (APPSW)

Company: Department of Defense - Defense Contract Management Agency

Location: Owego, New York Owego, New York

Posted Jul 15, 2024

The job posting is for an IT Specialist APPSW position with the US government. The job requires one year of specialized experience, attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving skills. The position also requires DoD Acquisition Engineering and Technical Management Foundational certification and 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points every 2 years.

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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