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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$90K - $189K *

Shape the future of enterprise software asset management in the DoD. Lead compliance, vendor negotiations, and cost optimization strategies to enhance organizational efficiency and productivity in a r...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate the standard of subcontract administration through expert management of high-risk contracts. Lead performance monitoring and ensure compliance while fostering collaboration across teams to ach...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Optimize the full subcontract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and strategic supplier management for a multi-billion dollar revenue business, while enhancing efficiency and fostering positive supplier r...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Drive complex aerospace and defense projects to success, ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to firm standards through strategic planning, communication, and risk management...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $170K *

Champion the modernization of personnel processes and technical recruiting to enhance agency operations by integrating user insights, stakeholder needs, and agile methodologies in a cross-functional e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $125K *

Drive advanced PKI solutions and credential management to enhance secure identity access within government modernization efforts. Collaborate with a specialized team to ensure high performance and sec...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Empower project teams by implementing innovative VDC strategies. Enhance collaboration and utilize cutting-edge technologies to streamline workflows across construction projects, while mentoring team...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$74K - $97K *

Lead the charge in managing IT projects from planning to implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements while coordinating cross-functional teams to drive effic...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $173K *

Optimize treasury solutions by leading high-performing teams and ensuring quality delivery while driving strategic client relationships and achieving engagement goals across multiple modules and indus...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $156K *

Create impactful Treasury solutions by leading dynamic teams and engagements. Ensure quality delivery, build client relationships, and drive business growth through strategic advisory and operational...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate sustainability initiatives by leading client engagements in impact inventory, strategy development, and target tracking. Utilize analytical tools to transform sustainability challenges into ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $125K *

Join a team that drives innovation in geographic information systems while leading cross-functional developers in an Agile environment. Your expertise will enhance project management for significant m...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform OCI environments by administering and optimizing cloud infrastructure resources. Collaborate with an integrated team to enhance scalability, availability, and security, ensuring compliance a...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $129K *

Join a team supporting customs and trade compliance operations to ensure proper import/export documentation, HTS classification, and regulatory adherence while coordinating with logistics and procurem...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Elevate your career as you partner with us to transform sales processes. You'll engage directly with founders and customers, driving prospecting, demos, and pipeline management to achieve significant...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's focused on financial strategy and budget execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insightful analysis and recommendations while ensuring compliance with budgetary objecti...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $163K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing provider networks through strategic analysis and performance management. Lead efforts in financial modeling and unit cost management, influencing healthcare d...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading compliance and quality in clinical trials. Collaborate with teams to ensure protocol adherence, site training, and resolve issues while maintaining high standards of mon...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $130K *

Tackle clinical monitoring challenges while leading site initiatives for quality compliance and protocol adherence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful clinical trial executio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $115K *

Optimize your clinical research career by playing a vital role in overseeing and conducting site monitoring for clinical trials, ensuring compliance, quality, and effective team collaboration througho...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading site monitoring for clinical trials. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, enhance recruitment, and oversee execution while providing guidan...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Unlock potential by joining a high-energy Risk Management team, driving effective data collection, administrative support, and process improvements. Your proactive approach will enhance efficiency and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $160K *

Join a team that drives cloud governance and project management excellence to modernize legacy workflows, ensuring alignment between governance structures and technical implementations in a dynamic fe...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

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

$60K - $132K *

Unlock potential by driving provider negotiations and contract management to enhance network quality and accessibility while achieving financial goals and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days 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.