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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$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...

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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...

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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...

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1 month 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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $94K *

Lead the charge in managing comprehensive proposal processes for diverse federal projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality, compliance, and timely submissions that enhance...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that supports multiple cybersecurity engagements and provides technical expertise to ensure project quality and client satisfaction. Collaborate with clients to identify new opportunities...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $129K *

Transform project success by leveraging your expertise in planning, scheduling, and cost management. Collaborate with multidiscipline teams to enhance processes, drive efficiency, and deliver accurate...

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1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock competitive U.S. export opportunities by assessing supplier capabilities, procurement paths, and market structures, while implementing strategies for energy and critical-minerals projects...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$91K - $115K *

Accelerate project success as a Field Project Manager, overseeing renovation efforts in key markets. Engage contractors, manage procurement, and streamline operations throughout the project lifecycle...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$112K - $193K *

Unlock opportunities by managing pharmacy network contracts and leading negotiations. Collaborate cross-functionally to assess market trends, improve provider performance, and drive financial results...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $118K *

Shape our sales success by collaborating across teams, enhancing deal structures, and maximizing revenue through streamlined processes and innovative solutions, impacting growth strategies and custome...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the customer success experience for public sector clients, driving adoption and engagement. You'll bridge connections between government users and our product, ensuring impactful support acros...

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Reposted 6 days ago

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

$140K - $197K *

Transform client relationships by leading diverse teams, driving project success, and fostering partnerships. Leverage your cost management expertise to enhance performance while contributing to strat...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$54K - $119K *

Collaborate to enhance provider networks by leading contract negotiations, managing relationships, and implementing value-based strategies that improve access, quality, and cost efficiency across the...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$189K - $237K *

Drive client success by managing Navy logistics relationships, enhancing supply chain capabilities through strategic business development and collaborative solution creation to ensure mission readines...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic Deal Desk team to support global sales. Drive deal execution and manage the end-to-end deal lifecycle, enhancing operational efficiency and collaborating acros...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Take ownership of comprehensive construction estimates, bids, and budgets. Leverage expertise in materials, labor, and risk analysis to ensure profitability and adherence to project specifications thr...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's optimizing deal structures while providing expert guidance to Sales Leadership and stakeholders. Collaborate across departments to enhance pricing strategies, ensure contract compli...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.