Contracts administrator vs senior contract administrator/contract administrator

The differences between contracts administrators 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 administrator and a senior contract administrator/contract administrator. Additionally, a senior contract administrator/contract administrator has an average salary of $65,579, which is higher than the $52,876 average annual salary of a contracts administrator.

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

Contracts administrator vs senior contract administrator/contract administrator overview

	Contracts Administrator	Senior Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator
Yearly salary	$52,876	$65,579
Hourly rate	$25.42	$31.53
Growth rate	-6%	-6%
Number of jobs	58,038	61,918
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 61%	Bachelor's Degree, 64%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	6	6

Contracts administrator vs senior contract administrator/contract administrator salary

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

	Contracts Administrator	Senior Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator
Average salary	$52,876	$65,579
Salary range	Between $35,000 And $78,000	Between $41,000 And $102,000
Highest paying City	Washington, DC	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	Maryland	Virginia
Best paying company	Ngam Advisors, L.P.	Urban Institute
Best paying industry	Finance	Finance

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

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

	Contracts Administrator	Senior Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 61%	Bachelor's Degree, 64%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Contracts administrator vs senior contract administrator/contract administrator demographics

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

	Contracts Administrator	Senior Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 32.2% Female, 67.8%	Male, 49.6% Female, 50.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.6% Asian, 7.7% White, 65.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	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	7%	7%

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

Contracts administrator example responsibilities.

Manage communication between both interviewees and candidates regarding interview logistics.
Coordinate requirements and interface with other division personnel to accomplish timely and cost effective procurement of assign commodities.
Optimize GPO department operating efficiency with cleanup, data analysis, and rebate reconciliation projects.
Ensure ERP data management for customer info and contract.
Mentor employees new to the duties and responsibilities of an SCA.
Utilize SQL queries, advance excel formulas, functions and project scheduling tools.

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 administrator vs senior contract administrator/contract administrator skills

Common contracts administrator skills

Contract Administration, 11%
Customer Service, 7%
Contract Management, 6%
Proposal Preparation, 5%
Purchase Orders, 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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