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Alternative Ops Derivatives & Collateral Management, Associate 2

Company: State Street

Location: Sacramento, CA

Posted Oct 17, 2024

State Street is seeking a Derivative Operations Specialist, Associate 2 to accurately post domestic and foreign derivatives transactions to Custody and Accounting systems. The role involves resolving data quality issues, processing transactions, and adhering to established controls. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of OTC swaps products and the swap life cycle, along with knowledge of financial securities markets and legal requirements. State Street offers competitive benefits, flexible work programs, and opportunities for professional development.

Principal Product Marketing Manager (Cloud Enterprise)

Company: focuskpi

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Oct 17, 2024

The job posting is for a Principal Product Marketing Manager Cloud Enterprise position at FocusKPI, a data science and technology firm. The role involves running marketing activities, developing marketing opportunities and plans, and managing marketing staff. The job requires experience in product marketing, enterprise product marketing, and SaaS, as well as familiarity with key enterprise trust concepts, security, compliance, scale, and performance.

Senior Executive Assistant

Company: Mastercard

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Oct 17, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant for the Chief Digital Officer. The role involves comprehensive administrative support, managing travel arrangements, expense reporting, and maintaining department records. The ideal candidate should have extensive administrative experience, strong knowledge of department budgets, and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. They should be proactive, collaborative, and able to work under deadlines. Mastercard offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid leaves, 401k with company match, and tuition reimbursement.

Sales Manager

Company: Placemakr

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Oct 17, 2024

Placemakr is a company that offers a unique experience by combining apartment living, vacation rentals, and hotel stays. They are looking for collaborative and driven individuals to join their team as they expand their presence across the US.

Finance and Accounting - Associate, FP&A.

Company: Creative Artists Agency (CAA)

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 17, 2024

The job description is for an Associate position at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), a leading entertainment and sports agency. The role involves overseeing financial activities, developing budgets, and analyzing financial metrics. The job requires a strong background in finance, accounting, or a related field, and experience in the entertainment industry is a plus.

Fleet Manager

Company: VORTO

Location: Ontario, CA

Posted Oct 17, 2024

Vorto is seeking a Fleet Manager for a dynamic role in Ontario, CA. The Fleet Manager will be responsible for managing dry van data input, carrier assignments, and maintenance coordination. They will also handle driver community management, recruitment, and regional supplier relationships. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of truck operations experience, fleet management training, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Vorto offers a competitive benefits package and a team-first culture.

Site District Manager I

Company: Aramark

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 17, 2024

The Site District Manager role at Aramark involves providing leadership, planning, and control to assigned units, focusing on growth, cost, and productivity. Key responsibilities include leading people, delivering financial commitments, and ensuring safety, quality, and service excellence. The role requires proven leadership experience, P&L responsibility, and the ability to hire, develop, and grow talent. A bachelor's degree is generally required, with a preference for advanced degrees in business or related fields.

Manager Procurement - Facilities

Company: Mattel

Location: El Segundo, CA

Posted Oct 17, 2024

Mattel is seeking a Manager Procurement - Facilities in El Segundo, CA. The role involves strategic sourcing, category management, and cost savings opportunities. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in Indirect Procurement/Strategic Sourcing. They should possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Mattel values diversity and inclusion, and the role offers a salary range of $120,000.00 - $150,000.00.

Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op, Spring - Summer 2025 ( Onsite)

Company: RTX

Location: Fairfield, CA

Posted Oct 17, 2024

The Manufacturing Engineer position at Collins Aerospace in Fairfield, CA, offers a full-time co-op session from January to August. The role involves improving production cell layouts, implementing lean principles, creating tooling, and supporting the manufacturing floor with process changes. The engineer will learn aerospace principles for tooling manufacture, presentation and communication skills, and project management skills. U.S. citizenship is required, and a Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering is preferred. Collins Aerospace is a leader in aerospace and defense solutions, committed to diversity and innovation.

Associate Director, Ethics & Compliance Officer Network (Hybrid))

Company: RTX

Location: El Segundo, CA

Posted Oct 17, 2024

Raytheon is seeking an experienced professional for an Associate Director role in their Global Ethics & Compliance (GEC) team. The role involves managing the Ethics & Compliance Officer (ECO) Network, developing ethics communications and training content, and leading enterprise-wide GEC initiatives. The ideal candidate will have prior experience leading an ECO Network type of program and demonstrated leadership in ethics, compliance, communications, or related disciplines. The role is hybrid, requiring both onsite and offsite work, and offers a competitive salary range of $158,000 - $316,000 USD. Raytheon values trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation, and provides a robust total rewards package.

Director, Litigation

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Carlsbad, CA

Posted Oct 17, 2024

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an experienced Litigation Counsel to lead complex civil litigations, provide strategic dispute counseling, and manage legal risk. The role involves leading all phases of litigation, developing comprehensive strategies, supervising outside counsel, and driving enterprise risk management processes. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of diverse litigation practice, significant experience in contract, product liability, general liability, and patent and trade secret law, and class action litigation experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $184,100.00-$240,000.00 and a comprehensive Total Rewards package.

Product Marketing Manager

Company: DISQO

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 17, 2024

DISQO is a brand experience platform that helps businesses understand customer experiences. The company values trust, transparency, and innovation and is seeking a Product Marketing Manager to lead product launches and drive growth.

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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