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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$72K - $120K *

Unlock potential by enhancing project controls for nuclear projects. Collaborate with teams to develop cost estimates, manage risks, and create schedules, ensuring compliance with established processe...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$63K - $111K *

Join a dynamic team of Bridge Engineers to design and oversee innovative bridge projects, enhancing infrastructure with a variety of techniques and approaches in concrete and steel construction. Grow...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $170K *

Contribute to client success by providing expert consulting solutions, developing strategies, and aligning goals to drive impactful results. Utilize strong analytical, communication, and problem-solvi...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Lead the coordination and execution of IT service delivery, ensuring compliance and performance excellence across multiple client programs. Drive project management activities and stakeholder engageme...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $180K *

Drive optimal mechanical performance and reliability across power plants through hands-on oversight, strategic planning, and collaboration. Ensure safety and enhance operational efficiency while leadi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Drive the success of clinical trials from strategic planning to execution, overseeing projects, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations while collaborating cross-funct...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Optimize compliance and support quality standards by managing CMO interactions, ensuring accurate submissions, and addressing license non-compliances effectively alongside cross-functional teams. Driv...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$74K - $137K *

Lead the charge in advancing terrestrial ecology assessments for transportation infrastructure projects, providing technical expertise and guidance while collaborating with clients and regulatory agen...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $180K *

Shape strategic relationships with key clients, develop multi-year account strategies, and lead cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement and drive business outcomes across diverse healthc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $135K *

Lead the charge in comprehensive BPA portfolio integration, synthesizing complex data from multiple federal IT task orders to provide senior leadership with clear, actionable insights for informed dec...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Advance progress at the intersection of clinical trials and supply chain management. Leverage your expertise to streamline processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure successful pro...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $180K *

Join a team that drives strategic sourcing and optimizes procurement processes, enhancing category performance and cost efficiency while fostering supplier relationships and cross-functional collabora...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $181K *

Tackle complex systems engineering challenges for international nuclear/radiological detection and security projects, ensuring effective client solutions through innovative approaches and multi-discip...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $154K *

Advance structural engineering solutions by designing and analyzing complex bridge projects. Collaborate on transformative infrastructure works, enhancing connectivity and community restoration with i...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $88K *

Drive system enhancements and user satisfaction by collaborating with teams to improve PMWeb’s performance and streamline processes while ensuring effective training and support for stakeholders and e...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Grow and manage strategic partnerships by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring operational excellence and satisfaction in partnerships while fostering a collaborative approach to achieve program o...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $127K *

Lead the charge in post-market complaint evaluation, ensuring compliance with global regulations. Foster cross-functional collaboration to enhance product quality and safety while leveraging your medi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$64K - $112K *

Unlock insights into security compliance through comprehensive assessments. Collaborate with teams and clients to evaluate frameworks, guide strategies, and enhance cybersecurity measures while mainta...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$148K - $185K *

Elevate your career by leading complex pricing proposals, mentoring staff, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop strategic pricing solutions that drive business success and complian...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives, managing project staffing and resources, while ensuring Agile practices are followed and project risks are mitigated for multiple complex software d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$126K - $131K *

Champion innovative solutions and streamline processes as you enhance our client's expense management systems and support their operational excellence through expert Concur configurations and integrat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $160K *

Optimize supplier relationships to enhance the production quality and efficiency of drug-device combination products, ensuring compliance and effective logistics in pharmaceutical manufacturing proces...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Join our team to lead federal compliance initiatives, mentor professionals, and drive security progress while navigating NIST SP 800-53 and FedRAMP requirements across multiple client projects...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Engage with internal and external stakeholders to define and execute product strategy, synthesizing inputs into actionable requirements to drive successful software launches and enhance user experienc...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative EPM solutions. Utilize your expertise to implement planning and performance management tools integrated with NetSuite, driving successful project outcomes through...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.