Also called: Contracts Administrator
Manages a company's contracts: drafting, negotiating terms, and tracking deadlines.
Contract managers review agreements with vendors, flag risky terms, and keep track of renewal dates so nothing slips. They work with lawyers but aren't required to be one. Defense and tech companies hire lots of them.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; certifications like CCCM or CFCM.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Paralegal Studies.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). Approximate.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI contract tools now flag risky terms and track deadlines; fewer managers needed, with negotiation and judgment staying human.
Classes: Business CTE class, AP English Language, Economics, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1199.
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