Contract Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Short Term or As Needed Coverage - MFLC Counselor - Lackland, TX

Company: Leidos

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Leidos is recruiting licensed behavioral health professionals for the Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) program at Lackland AFB, Texas. The role involves providing non-medical counseling to military service members and their families, addressing issues before they escalate. Benefits include no insurance filing, no progress notes, and a paid federal holiday schedule. The position is flexible, with shifts both locally and potential travel for short-term coverage. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with a valid independent mental health license.

Military Family Life Counselor (Child Development Center)

Company: Leidos

Location: Yuba City, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Leidos is recruiting licensed behavioral health professionals to join their Child and Youth Behavioral, Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) team at Beale Air Force Base. The role involves providing non-medical counseling to military families, addressing challenges faced by military children, and promoting early development. Benefits include no insurance filing, no progress notes, and a range of additional perks. The position requires a master's degree in a Behavioral Health Profession, a valid independent license, and U.S. citizenship.

Military Family Life Counselor (Child Development Center)

Company: Leidos

Location: Fairfield, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Leidos is hiring licensed behavioral health professionals to join their Child and Youth Behavioral, Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) team. The position offers a unique opportunity to serve a vital role in providing non-medical support to eligible faculty, staff, parents, children, and youth. The job includes various responsibilities such as counseling, consultation, and outreach, as well as promoting creativity and positivity through approved materials.

Theatre Team Member

Company: Cinemark

Location: Fremont, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Development Lead

Company: Apple

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Commodity Senior Financial Analyst

Company: Apple

Location: Cupertino, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Apple is seeking a finance professional with 5+ years of experience for a role in the Worldwide Procurement Finance group. The position involves preparing key commodity forecasts, reconciling actual costs to forecasted costs, and supporting operations personnel. The ideal candidate will have a passion for information design, proficiency in SQL, and the ability to communicate complex analyses to non-technical audiences. Apple offers competitive compensation, benefits including medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and educational reimbursement, and is committed to inclusion and diversity.

L2 IT Technical Specialist

Company: UnitedHealth Group

Location: San Pedro, Philippines

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Construction Coordinator - South West - London

Company: CRH

Location: Dinuba, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

CRH Canada is currently hiring a Construction Coordinator for a full-time position. The successful candidate will assist in planning, coordinating, and supervising construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role requires a Civil Engineering degree or diploma, strong computer skills, and a valid 'G' driver's license. CRH Canada offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive work environment. The company is recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top 100 Employers and has a rich history in the construction industry.

Theatre Team Member

Company: Cinemark

Location: Ventura, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Customer Service Delivery Manager

Company: Leidos

Location: Rosamond, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Leidos is seeking a dynamic, mission-centric Customer Service Delivery Manager (CSDM) to join their organization in support of a NASA program. The CSDM will leverage strong leadership experience, technical expertise, and financial acumen to provide outstanding service to NASA. Key responsibilities include managing daily services and processes, building and maintaining customer relationships, developing innovative strategies, and directing a team of Customer Service Representatives, Engineers, and Technicians. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in a customer-facing environment. A BA/BS or equivalent experience and 5+ years of relevant experience are required.

Manufacturing and Fixed Assests Analyst

Company: CRH

Location: Concord, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

CRH Canada is hiring a Manufacturing and Fixed Assets Analyst for a 12-month contract. The role involves producing high-quality accounting reconciliations, executing month-end activities, and utilizing SAP to gather and analyze data. CRH Canada is recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top 100 Employers and offers a world-class team environment.

Military Family Life Counselor - (Adult)

Company: Leidos

Location: Oceanside, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Leidos is recruiting licensed behavioral health professionals to join their Adult Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) team at Camp Pendleton, California. This role involves providing non-medical support, including counseling, consultation, and outreach, to service members, military family members, and eligible staff. The position offers a unique opportunity to serve a vital role in addressing military life adjustments. Responsibilities include face-to-face counseling, engaging in activities with service members and families, offering presentations, promoting positivity, building rapport, assisting with transitions, and participating in training. Benefits include no insurance filing, no progress notes, no treatment plans, an iPad for digital reporting, paid federal holidays, free training, license renewal reimbursement, and 401K eligibility. The role involves working in both indoor and outdoor locations, with potential for travel outside the base.

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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