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Principal Software Scientist

Company: Leidos

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Leidos Innovations Center's Information and Data Science Division is seeking a Senior Software Scientist to lead strategic solution development. The role involves developing innovative software solutions for DARPA and DoD, leading teams, and collaborating on AI-driven innovations. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in software R&D, formal verification, and applied research in CPS.

Sales & Tendering Engineer - Services

Company: GE Vernova

Location: San Donà di Piave, Italy

Posted Jan 21, 2025

The job posting is for a Tendering Engineer role, where the successful candidate will serve as the primary technical interface with customers during the pre-ITO phase. Key responsibilities include designing optimal technical configurations, calculating costs, and developing strategies for firm proposals. The role involves technical analysis of customer needs, ensuring compliance with tender requirements, and managing the assigned tendering workload. The ideal candidate should have a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree, relevant experience in quotes and technical-commercial offers, and strong technical and intellectual adaptability. Fluency in Italian and English is required, along with good interpersonal and communication skills.

Deployable Principal Configuration Analyst - Secret

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Rosamond, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Deployable Principal Configuration Analyst (level 3) for a position in Edwards, CA. The role involves planning and coordinating project documentation, reviewing contracts, analyzing product design changes, and establishing change orders. The company offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities to work on significant projects. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and 9 years of experience, or equivalent education and experience. Preferred qualifications include DoD Top Secret Clearance, experience with aircraft mechanical and avionics systems, and flightline experience.

Theatre Team Member

Company: Cinemark

Location: Tracy, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Workday Student Lead

Company: Deloitte

Location: Sacramento, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Deloitte's Human Capital practice is seeking a Workday Student Lead for a dynamic role offering professional growth and new responsibilities. The role involves identifying business requirements, leading requirements management, functional design, prototyping, process design, testing, training, and supporting implementations related to Workday Student Financials. The successful candidate will work on cross-sectional projects, communicate effectively with wide audiences, and develop contract deliverables using various tools. The ideal candidate should have 4 years of consulting or industry experience delivering Workday Student solutions, knowledge of student accounts/bursar functions, and ability to travel up to 50%. The wage range for this role is $119,000 to $199,000.

Front Line Manager

Company: CarMax

Location: Murrieta, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

CarMax offers a comprehensive four-month training program for new Front-Line Managers in the Service Operations department. The program covers roles and responsibilities, end-to-end production processes, and fundamental management skills. Upon successful completion, new managers can be placed in roles such as Flow Mechanical Manager, Flow Cosmetic Manager, Flow Supply Manager, Inventory Manager, or Service Manager. Qualifications include 3+ years of managerial experience, team management skills, and proficiency in data interpretation and computer software. The role involves a combination of indoor and outdoor work, and may require working nights, weekends, and holidays. CarMax provides competitive salaries and benefits, including sick time, vacation time, and holiday pay.

Deployable Training Product Support Manager 1

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Rosamond, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Formal Maintenance Training Product Support Manager 1 for Edwards AFB, CA. The role involves direct supervision of a team, program performance planning, process implementation, project oversight, policy management, and budget execution. The candidate must have 10 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent, or 6 years with a Bachelor's degree, or 4 years with a Master's degree. Essential skills include team leadership, interpersonal and organizational abilities, Microsoft Office proficiency, and a current DoD Secret security clearance. Preferred qualifications include formal aircraft maintenance training, experience in sustaining training operations, and risk mitigation techniques expertise.

Senior Sales Executive, Mid-Law

Company: Thomson Reuters

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

The Medium Law Firm Senior Sales Executive role involves selling Westlaw, Practical Law, HighQ, CoCounsel, and other products to the legal community within an assigned territory. The individual will leverage their expert consultative sales approach and professional demeanor to manage complex relationships and capitalize on opportunities within Medium Law accounts. Key responsibilities include driving results, closing deals, managing relationships, understanding product propositions, reporting, and gathering client and market intelligence. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of successful sales experience, a 4-year college degree, and working knowledge of sales concepts, methods, and techniques. Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package, including wellbeing, culture, learning & development, social impact, and purpose-driven work.

Theatre Team Member

Company: Cinemark

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Cinemark is offering a career opportunity with epic growth potential. Team Members create a welcoming environment, handle transactions, ensure movie presentation quality, and maintain theatre cleanliness. They may also work as Ushers, Box Office, or Concessionists. Requirements include being at least 16, having basic food handling training, and being available for flexible hours. The role involves frequent bending, kneeling, lifting, standing, and walking.

Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Palmdale, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst for its Strike division in Palmdale, California. The role involves setting up cost control systems, monitoring and controlling costs and schedules on contracts, preparing budgets and schedules, and performing financial analyses. The company offers learning opportunities, exposure to diverse projects, and a friendly inclusive environment. Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree with entry-level experience in finance, accounting, project management, or related business management. Preferred qualifications include experience in Earned Value Management (EVM), SAP and Cobra, and Excel VBA Macro Skills. The salary range is $73,900 - $110,900.

Server - Beer and Wine

Company: Cinemark

Location: Ventura, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

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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