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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$205K - $250K *

Shape the future of identity management by developing high-impact solutions and workflows. Collaborate in a secure environment, tackling complex challenges while enhancing identity lifecycle processes...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team as a Network Engineer, responsible for ensuring network security, availability, and performance. Leverage your expertise to tackle critical projects and optimize technologies in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Drive regulatory strategy by collaborating cross-functionally to influence promotional activities, ensuring compliance while optimizing risk management for impactful business decisions across a dedica...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Optimize client engagement and product utilization by leveraging insights and analytics to enhance adoption and retention in the legal sector, transforming customer experiences into long-term partners...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $216K *

Lead and manage complex IT projects across the full lifecycle, utilizing Agile methodologies to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery, while coordinating with federal stakeholders and maintaining complia...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$79K - $138K *

Take ownership of financial integrity by managing end-to-end revenue processes, ensuring GAAP compliance, and producing accurate financial statements in collaboration with cross-functional teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Champion the commissioning of utility-scale energy storage projects, leading technical execution, overseeing construction, and collaborating with engineers and contractors to optimize grid infrastruct...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming government infrastructure sales across California, driving successful engagement with municipalities and public agencies. Own long sales cycles, build impactful relatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $162K *

Transform customer requirements into effective Salesforce solutions by building architecture, facilitating workshops, and delivering tailored demonstrations to enhance business operations and drive su...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$68K - $143K *

Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze and reengineer business processes, ensuring effective alignment with transportation systems. Support implementation and continuous improvement of solutions whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $214K *

Shape corporate governance and transactional strategies while guiding labor and employment matters. As a trusted advisor, manage compliance, oversee legal processes, and collaborate with leadership in...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $91K *

Engage in brand growth by supporting onboarding and relationship-building initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure a seamless partner experience from first contact through launch, optimiz...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic procurement initiatives to enhance supply chain performance, manage supplier relationships, and ensure operational excellence through effective sourcing, negotiation, and risk mitigati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate global trade compliance efforts by managing import/export regulations, driving operational excellence, and ensuring compliance with industry standards in a collaborative environment, suppor...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$113K - $188K *

Champion the end-to-end implementation of Archibus modules, driving project success through collaboration, defined requirements, and strategic management within a dynamic team to meet critical milesto...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$116K - $155K *

Shape the future of pricing strategy by leading a dynamic Deal Desk team, driving strategic oversight, and enhancing commercial deal execution across diverse stakeholders to maximize sales opportuniti...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $144K *

Engage as a Site Superintendent, leading hyperscale data center construction. Oversee field operations, safety, and quality on high-capacity projects, coordinating trades while ensuring timely and eff...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Lead and oversee the Deal Desk operations to ensure efficient pricing execution, commercial governance, and strategic deal approvals through close collaboration with multiple departments while mentori...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Advance solution architecture for enterprise CLM programs, ensuring scalable, secure designs while leading cross-functional implementations and enhancing best practices within a consulting-oriented en...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Engage in comprehensive assessments of building performance and energy efficiency. Collaborate with clients to enhance sustainability practices while reducing operational costs through detailed audits...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Reimagine corporate legal strategies while supporting diverse commercial agreements. Advise on compliance, governance, and product design, driving efficiencies within a fast-paced fintech environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive international trade compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to U.S. export/import laws and regulations. Collaborate with key stakeholders to support licensing activ...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $166K *

Transform project cost management by developing budgets and forecasts, monitoring variances, and collaborating with stakeholders for effective financial oversight, ensuring successful project completi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Manage and analyze costs for data center construction projects, ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to develop budgets, identify risks, and present reports to stakeholde...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$85K - $95K *

Shape procurement strategies for key packaging categories, managing $50M-$70M spend. Drive cost savings and innovation through supplier agreements and strong stakeholder partnerships. Foster a proacti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.