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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$133K - $200K *

Unlock potential by supporting the design and implementation of advanced GNC systems. Collaborate in fast-paced environments to ensure operational readiness and effective real-time decision-making dur...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Explore opportunities as a Clinical & Regulatory Information Management SME, supporting client delivery across VeevaRIM and Clinical initiatives. Engage with stakeholders, optimize processes, and enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Champion project delivery by overseeing HV cable testing projects across North America. Ensure alignment with client expectations while managing resources, schedules, and budgets for successful comple...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$83K - $132K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing and negotiating contracts, enhancing strategic direction, and promoting quality initiatives through effective leadership and collaboration across functions and...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $120K *

Lead the establishment of robust financial proposal frameworks and budgeting systems. Drive modernization initiatives through in-depth analysis, standardized guidance, and cross-functional capacity bu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that supports the Department of Veterans Affairs by managing onboarding/offboarding processes, ensuring documentation quality, and maintaining access rights to enhance the VA Data Moderniz...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing high-value subcontracts and proposals for defense projects. Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the acquisition process while fostering strong relationships, ensuring...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $138K *

Grow your project management expertise by overseeing costs, schedules, and compliance within the DHA Clinical Support PMO. Lead a team to ensure efficient project delivery and stakeholder communicatio...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Engage with us to drive regulatory strategies for global clinical trials and product submissions. Collaborate with scientists to ensure compliance and efficient processing while managing communication...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $112K *

Join our Finance team to ensure financial accuracy and compliance, support R&D funding initiatives, and enhance reporting as a Senior Accountant focusing on U.S. Government contracts and audits, drivi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving eDiscovery solutions by building strong client relationships, managing a vibrant sales pipeline, and meeting diverse client needs through insightful service off...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$93K - $187K *

Launch your career by driving growth in Alcura's Clinical Trial services across the US. Collaborate with global teams, engage C-suite executives, and leverage your network to establish a trusted marke...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Join us to lead complex e-discovery projects, collaborating with legal teams and managing resources for successful outcomes. Elevate your career while mentoring others and driving results across multi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $151K *

Analyze and redefine business processes within the revenue cycle to enhance efficiency and operational excellence. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative solutions, support change management...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $90K *

Unlock potential by developing compliant project specifications and scopes of work. Collaborate across multiple teams, ensuring accuracy and adherence to industry standards while driving efficiency in...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in transforming payments operations by overseeing execution, compliance, and team development. Drive operational excellence, enhance customer experience, and manage high-performing tea...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $181K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in commercial management for advanced control systems. This role supports sales growth through proposal development, customer engagement, and risk management, ens...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$117K - $189K *

Shape the future of contracting operations by leading a dynamic team, enhancing performance through process improvements, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to drive operational excellence a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$177K - $221K *

Lead the charge in managing global externally sponsored research contracts, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with cross-functional teams to optimize trial budgets and processes while delive...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic sourcing and supplier management for critical engineering and construction services. Drive procurement strategies and relationships, optimizing supplier performan...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$89K - $148K *

Engage as a strategic leader guiding clients in revenue integrity and operational transformations. Drive impactful change through analyzing data and implementing improvements, optimizing processes to...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $157K *

Help us enforce Medicare Compliance by guiding regulatory strategies and ensuring effective implementation. Collaborate cross-functionally to track compliance issues, conduct audits, and support risk...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Contribute to transforming health IT through strategic process reengineering. Leverage methodologies to modernize workflows, enhance automated processes, and lead cross-functional teams toward achievi...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $144K *

Join a dynamic team to assess IT risks, develop compliance strategies, and enhance client operations through expert advisory in cybersecurity and internal controls while advancing your career in a fas...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $122K *

Architect innovative opto-mechanical systems by designing and modeling interfaces for optical elements; leverage CAD expertise to produce detailed drawings and facilitate optical assembly while ensuri...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.