Welcome to Contract Specialist Jobs

Find out what it takes to succeed as a contract specialist by exploring job requirements, preferred qualifications, potential employers, and more. Contracts specialists are highly sought-after professionals in numerous industries, including federal government, healthcare, and technology.

Job Requirements

Contract specialists typically require a bachelor's degree in business or a related field and experience with contract negotiation and management. Understanding of contract law and regulatory requirements is a must.

Career Path and Progression

With experience, contract specialists can advance to positions like contract manager, director of contracts, or even vice president of contracts, managing larger contract portfolios and teams.

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$75K - $90K *

Optimize provider contracts management for various healthcare services. Drive collaboration across departments to enhance operational efficiency and foster effective provider relationships while ensur...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Contracts Manager, shaping essential agreements and guiding cross-functional teams while enforcing compliance and managing risks to support business growth in a dynamic, sup...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $128K *

Lead vital contract negotiations and improve processes while fostering collaborative relationships across teams. Utilize your expertise to navigate complex agreements effectively and ensure compliance...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$79K - $131K *

Elevate your career by overseeing the entire contracting lifecycle, driving revenue growth through strategic negotiations and internal collaboration with sales and legal teams, ensuring compliance and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Empower your career by leading the management of federal acquisitions, overseeing complex contracts, ensuring compliance, and guiding stakeholders in a strategic role that shapes the future of procure...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $90K *

Advance federal acquisition strategies by overseeing complex contracting processes. Utilize your expertise to ensure compliance, guide stakeholders, and mentor junior staff in all stages of contract l...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$70K - $95K *

Manage the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation while engaging cross-functional teams, streamlining processes, and supporting ongoing commercial initiatives in a dynamic en...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$86K - $138K *

Optimize your career by managing complex government contracts, ensuring compliance, guiding project teams, and building customer relationships to enhance contract execution and support organizational...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $120K *

Lead contract activities for innovative defense projects, collaborating across departments to ensure compliance and successful outcomes. Utilize your expertise to manage risk and drive project executi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Contribute to strategic contract management, advising program leaders on compliance, negotiation, and performance optimization in a fully remote role that supports defense contracts across various typ...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $130K *

Manage the lifecycle of subcontracts and procurement activities, ensuring compliance with regulations while leading negotiations and collaborating with stakeholders to support government and commercia...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $180K *

Lead the charge in drafting and reviewing contracts, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with stakeholders. Drive enhancements and support negotiations while managing a diverse workload in a f...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $120K *

Unlock the potential of M&A transactions as you review critical documents, ensuring clarity of obligations and terms. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver precision in our proprietary database whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $100K *

Unlock value by managing contracts and legal engagements across diverse teams. Leverage your expertise to support negotiations, compliance, and risk management initiatives that drive revenue growth in...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$134K - $181K *

Shape the future of contract governance in the Power Lifeline sector by managing contract lifecycles, enhancing efficiency, and mitigating risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $179K *

Strategize and drive the alignment of contract operations with growth initiatives, leveraging analytical expertise to optimize processes and enhance performance. Mentor teams to ensure compliance and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$104K - $166K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence in managing diverse government contracts. In this role, you will lead contract administration, ensure compliance, and foster strong client relationships whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$104K - $166K *

Drive contract management and compliance by overseeing diverse projects, guiding teams through complex negotiations, and building strong client relationships to ensure business objectives are met. Be...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$112K - $137K *

Lead and manage the negotiation of EPC contracts for renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance and risk management. Collaborate cross-functionally while mentoring a team and optimizing contract p...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Reimagine the energy sector by leading contract management for pivotal projects. Collaborate with diverse teams, influence strategic decisions, and ensure strong governance while enhancing operational...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in contract management for clinical trials, overseeing negotiations, execution, and collaboration with diverse teams to ensure high-quality agreements that meet project timelines and c...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of trade and contract operations for a cutting-edge biotechnology firm. Lead system implementation and management, ensuring operational excellence as the company...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $220K *

Transform the future of contracting and procurement by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and managing risk across diverse federal and commercial sectors while fostering growth and co...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Support our procurement team by managing complex subcontracts for government programs. Utilize your expertise in FAR regulations and cost accounting to ensure compliance and effective management throu...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $150K *

Shape the future of contract management by leading negotiations, ensuring compliance, and driving service excellence within a dynamic sales operations team supporting global initiatives...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a contract specialist do?question toggle

    A contract specialist drafts, evaluates, negotiates, and executes contracts. They ensure that contracts adhere to laws and regulations and protect a company's legal and financial interests.

  • What industries employ contract specialists?question toggle

    Almost every industry requires contract specialists. Popular industries include government, healthcare, technology, and military defense.

  • How much can a contract specialist earn?question toggle

    At Ladders, we host contract specialist jobs paying $100k and above. However, the salary may vary depending on location, industry, and level of experience.

  • What skills are required for a contract specialist job?question toggle

    Some key skills include negotiation, attention to detail, understanding of contract laws, excellent communication, and problem-solving abilities.