Contracts administration manager vs senior contract administrator/contract administrator

The differences between contracts administration managers and senior contract administrators/contract administrators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a contracts administration manager and a senior contract administrator/contract administrator. Additionally, a contracts administration manager has an average salary of $72,869, which is higher than the $65,579 average annual salary of a senior contract administrator/contract administrator.

The top three skills for a contracts administration manager include contract administration, proposal preparation and contract management. The most important skills for a senior contract administrator/contract administrator are contract administration, proposal preparation, and contract management.

Contracts administration manager vs senior contract administrator/contract administrator overview

	Contracts Administration Manager	Senior Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator
Yearly salary	$72,869	$65,579
Hourly rate	$35.03	$31.53
Growth rate	-6%	-6%
Number of jobs	10,694	61,918
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 62%	Bachelor's Degree, 64%
Average age	47	48
Years of experience	6	6

Contracts administration manager vs senior contract administrator/contract administrator salary

Contracts administration managers and senior contract administrators/contract administrators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Contracts Administration Manager	Senior Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator
Average salary	$72,869	$65,579
Salary range	Between $46,000 And $114,000	Between $41,000 And $102,000
Highest paying City	Arlington, VA	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	Virginia	Virginia
Best paying company	Deloitte	Urban Institute
Best paying industry	Utilities	Finance

Differences between contracts administration manager and senior contract administrator/contract administrator education

There are a few differences between a contracts administration manager and a senior contract administrator/contract administrator in terms of educational background:

	Contracts Administration Manager	Senior Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 62%	Bachelor's Degree, 64%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	University of Pennsylvania

Contracts administration manager vs senior contract administrator/contract administrator demographics

Here are the differences between contracts administration managers' and senior contract administrators/contract administrators' demographics:

	Contracts Administration Manager	Senior Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator
Average age	47	48
Gender ratio	Male, 42.9% Female, 57.1%	Male, 49.6% Female, 50.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% Asian, 7.5% White, 66.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 8.8% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.2% Asian, 7.7% White, 66.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	11%	7%

Differences between contracts administration manager and senior contract administrator/contract administrator duties and responsibilities

Contracts administration manager example responsibilities.

Operate and manage a DOD government facility.
Manage all initiatives with all GSA regions such as including security clearances, and training.
Formulate organizational and operational plans, grants, contracts and procedures for achieving Medicaid program goals.
Provide proposal support in response to government and commercial RFP (s).
Develop contract templates; establish RFP processes; negotiate supplier contracts/cost savings; expedite projects and mitigate risks.
Provide technical support to all principal investigators and program managers on possible grant opportunities, program management and financial oversight.

Senior contract administrator/contract administrator example responsibilities.

Manage end to end distribute and mainframe testing activities in a java, PowerBuilder and XML environment for various projects.
Manage contract performance, perform RFP reviews and coordinate proposal development with various program managers.
Process purchase orders and subcontracts, including managing insurance requirement compliance and certify payroll documentation.
Issue and administer delivery orders under negotiate IDIQ and also for standalone subcontract agreements.
Issue orders against CISCO IDIQ contract.
Maintain files on all GSA vehicles utilize with the AOR.

Contracts administration manager vs senior contract administrator/contract administrator skills

Common contracts administration manager skills

Contract Administration, 17%
Proposal Preparation, 8%
Contract Management, 7%
Delivery Schedules, 5%
PowerPoint, 5%
Contract Terms, 5%

Common senior contract administrator/contract administrator skills

Contract Administration, 10%
Proposal Preparation, 7%
Contract Management, 6%
Contract Terms, 5%
Non-Disclosure Agreements, 4%
Government Regulations, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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