Contract Specialist Salary in San Diego, California

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How much does a Contract Specialist make in San Diego, CA? The average Contract Specialist salary in San Diego, CA is $109,606 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $97,909 and $122,517. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Contract Specialist with Security Clearance
Building People LLC/The - BIRMINGHAM , AL
As a recognized leader in real estate and facilities services, The Building People provides innovative solutions that integrate technology, buildings, and peopl
- 2 days ago
Contract Specialist with Security Clearance
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions - HUNTSVILLE , AL
Job Description 5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, is a growing defense contractor headquartered in Round Rock, TX with over twenty years' experience providing syst
- 2 days ago
CONTRACT SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Department of Defense - FORT MEADE , MD
Duties * SEE QUALIFICATIONS SECTION FOR MAJOR DUTIES Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal emplo
- 2 days ago
Contract Specialist with Security Clearance
Department of Homeland Security - GLEN BURNIE , MD
Duties Serves as Contract Specialist responsible for all aspects of contracting transactions from initiation to recommendation of award to procurement of items
- 2 days ago
CONTRACT SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Department of Defense - BANGOR , WA
Duties * You will conduct pre-negotiation conferences with management and technical personnel. You will develop the source selection plan and participate on or
- 2 days ago
Contract Specialist with Security Clearance
Building People LLC/The - NASHVILLE , TN
As a recognized leader in real estate and facilities services, The Building People provides innovative solutions that integrate technology, buildings, and peopl
- 2 days ago

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About San Diego, California    According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

San Diego, California  area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Contract Specialist: Customer Service, Negotiation, Procurement, Purchasing ...More

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