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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$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...

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2 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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1 week 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

6 days 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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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's focused on optimizing global sourcing strategies and supplier relations for Metal Fabrication and Electromechanical commodities. Leverage your expertise to drive quality and cost ef...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week 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

$88K - $105K *

Transform the future of construction by leading advanced BIM/VDC workflows across complex projects. Drive strategic model coordination, deliver high-quality outputs, and mentor junior engineers, enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days 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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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $210K *

Drive growth and retention strategies for customer accounts, ensuring high satisfaction levels while fostering strong relationships and facilitating multi-level engagement across client teams for opti...

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Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Champion trade compliance, optimizing import/export operations while minimizing risks. Build relationships across teams to ensure adherence to regulations, provide training, and drive efficiency in co...

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Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $115K *

Contribute to impactful clinical trials by leveraging your monitoring expertise. Engage in comprehensive site management, ensuring participant safety and data integrity through attentive oversight and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$51K - $114K *

Accelerate the billing process by ensuring accurate invoices, managing client inquiries, and maintaining relationships with attorneys and clients while coordinating billing cycles to meet deadlines an...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Grow your career with a leadership role managing healthcare provider networks. Oversee contract negotiations, build provider partnerships, and optimize performance to ensure access to care while achie...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Unlock the potential of our global partner ecosystem by driving effectiveness, scalability, and performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure partners succeed in selling, implementing, and sup...

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Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $95K *

Take ownership of anti-money laundering investigations, assessing suspicious activities and ensuring compliance with KYC and CIP regulations. Collaborate closely with client teams to maintain high sta...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $148K *

Drive strategic acquisitions processes by providing expert guidance, support, and policy advice to enhance organizational effectiveness and ensure compliance with federal regulations in a dynamic gove...

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3 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Reimagine the future of construction! Bring your expertise in VDC technologies to streamline workflows, enhance project collaboration, and implement cutting-edge solutions. Lead hands-on training and...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical research, ensuring data integrity, and improving patient safety. You'll conduct vital aspects of clinical trials and enhance the journey of innovativ...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$230K - $297K *

Play a key role in negotiating complex fintech agreements globally, supporting enterprise sales, and navigating legal challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced environment committed to financial innovation...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $185K *

Optimize recruiting strategies and processes to attract top talent across various functions. Lead a dedicated team, manage staffing resources, and ensure compliance with labor regulations in a fast-pa...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$185K - $200K *

Shape your career by leading a modern SOC, enhancing security operations, driving improvements, and ensuring effective incident management while collaborating with diverse teams to uphold cybersecurit...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.