Subcontracts manager vs senior contract administrator/contract administrator

The differences between subcontracts 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 subcontracts manager and a senior contract administrator/contract administrator. Additionally, a subcontracts manager has an average salary of $83,758, which is higher than the $65,579 average annual salary of a senior contract administrator/contract administrator.

The top three skills for a subcontracts manager include program management, price analysis and project management. The most important skills for a senior contract administrator/contract administrator are contract administration, proposal preparation, and contract management.

Subcontracts manager vs senior contract administrator/contract administrator overview

	Subcontracts Manager	Senior Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator
Yearly salary	$83,758	$65,579
Hourly rate	$40.27	$31.53
Growth rate	-6%	-6%
Number of jobs	9,829	61,918
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 64%
Average age	47	48
Years of experience	6	6

Subcontracts manager vs senior contract administrator/contract administrator salary

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

	Subcontracts Manager	Senior Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator
Average salary	$83,758	$65,579
Salary range	Between $51,000 And $134,000	Between $41,000 And $102,000
Highest paying City	Baltimore, MD	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	Maryland	Virginia
Best paying company	Accenture	Urban Institute
Best paying industry	Technology	Finance

Differences between subcontracts manager and senior contract administrator/contract administrator education

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

	Subcontracts Manager	Senior Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 64%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	University of Pennsylvania

Subcontracts manager vs senior contract administrator/contract administrator demographics

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

	Subcontracts Manager	Senior Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator
Average age	47	48
Gender ratio	Male, 70.0% Female, 30.0%	Male, 49.6% Female, 50.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% Asian, 7.5% White, 67.0% 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 subcontracts manager and senior contract administrator/contract administrator duties and responsibilities

Subcontracts manager example responsibilities.

Manage CPFF and FFP subcontracts - including classify subcontracts.
Negotiate and manage several large dollar, high visibility DOD subcontracts.
Manage administrative support, handle payroll, develop company policies and procedures manual.
Formulate organizational and operational plans, grants, contracts and procedures for achieving Medicaid program goals.
Collect cross-functional data, prepare presentation material, lead executive meetings and coordinate logistics in Asia and San Diego.
Perform strategic sourcing and supplier management for DOD subcontracts and services through negotiations and contract and spend management techniques.

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.

Subcontracts manager vs senior contract administrator/contract administrator skills

Common subcontracts manager skills

Program Management, 8%
Price Analysis, 7%
Project Management, 6%
Supplier Performance, 6%
Purchase Orders, 5%
Government Regulations, 4%

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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