Contract Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Third Party Risk Analyst

Company: Esri

Location: Redlands, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Bartender

Company: Cinemark

Location: San Bernadino, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Part-Time Assistant Manager

Company: Cinemark

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Procurement Plng Control Rep 1 - 4564

Company: Alion Science and Technology

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is seeking a Procurement Planning Control Representative for their Systems Integration business unit. The role involves sourcing, procurement, and estimating of materials, finished goods, and services. The candidate will maintain official documentation and issue files for HII-Fleet Support Group, the customer, and government property. Key responsibilities include processing Form 44's, ensuring best cost value, generating purchase orders, and working with Receiving and Expeditor for item receipt and invoice issues. Essential requirements include experience in procurement databases, understanding of Government Federal Acquisition Regulations, proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel, and strong communication skills. Bonus points for knowledge of specific commodities, vendors, and shipping standards. The role may require working in industrial or shipboard environments.

Tradesperson 1 - 4401

Company: Alion Science and Technology

Location: Chula Vista, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Join the System Integration (SI) team at Huntington Ingalls Industries, supporting U.S. Navy and national defense. The role involves assisting with shipboard alterations, installations, and fleet modernization on various contracts. Duties include manual labor tasks, simple repairs, and transporting materials. Travel to shipyards and military bases, both domestic and international, is required. Minimum qualifications include a H.S. Diploma, industrial experience, DOD Secret clearance, and a trades specialty. Preferred candidates have marine/industrial experience, vocational school completion, and OSHA 10 maritime Certification.

Senior Electrical Engineer

Company: Skyryse

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Skyryse, a company aiming to revolutionize aviation, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in El Segundo, CA. The role involves designing, developing, and prototyping advanced flight control systems for SkyOS, their universal operating system for flight. The company's mission is to make flying safe, simple, and accessible to all, with a focus on reducing human error and fatalities. Skyryse One, their first production aircraft, was unveiled in 2024. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, extensive aerospace experience, and proficiency in digital electronics, schematic capture, and PCB layout. Skyryse offers a competitive salary, stock options, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment.

Travel Surgical Technologist - $2,221 per week

Company: OneStaff Medical

Location: San Diego, California

Posted Jan 24, 2025

OneStaff Medical is currently recruiting for a travel Surgical Technologist position in San Diego, California. The job is a 13-week contract with 36 hours per week, 8 hours per day, on days. The company is known for its comprehensive support to traveling professionals, including housing, payroll, travel arrangements, benefits, and more. OneStaff Medical prides itself on building strong relationships with its staff and providing a wide range of benefits such as weekly pay, holiday pay, guaranteed hours, 401k retirement plan, pet insurance, and medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Administrative Program Coordinator

Company: City of Hope

Location: Duarte, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

City of Hope, a renowned biomedical research institution founded in 1913, seeks an Administrative Program Coordinator. The role involves supporting a team of cancer biologists, managing research protocols, grant proposals, and contracts. The APC will also interact with various centralized offices to resolve research and operational issues. Key responsibilities include preparing documents for grant applications, processing contracts, ordering supplies, and coordinating research projects. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, research experience, and knowledge of reference libraries. This is a remote position with a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.

Full-Time Assistant Manager

Company: Cinemark

Location: Torrance, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Sports Director / Athlete Evaluator - Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track And Field, Volleyball

Company: Area Scouts

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Area Scouts is a rapidly growing athlete health and development platform, aiming to become the world's leading program. They focus on preventing injuries and providing high-level training to athletes of all ages and skill levels. The company is currently hiring for various roles including full-time and part-time positions for sports coaches, instructors, trainers, physical therapists, and evaluators. The positions require 2+ years of professional coaching or playing experience and a commitment to youth athlete development. Area Scouts offers comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities for advancement within the organization.

Assistant Project Manager

Company: Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under general direction and administration, the Assistant Project Manager assumes responsibility for assisting and supporting the…

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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