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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$120K - $150K *

Drive the architectural excellence of hyperscale cloud data center projects, leading them from concept through commissioning, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create scalable and secure...

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1 week ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Optimize clinical study management by ensuring timely monitoring, compliance, and efficient communication between sites and internal teams. Engage with investigators to uphold study standards, data in...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $101K *

Help us deliver impactful healthcare solutions by managing client implementations, training, and optimizations. Your expertise will guide labs towards effective progress using our advanced technologie...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $155K *

Join a team that's transforming pricing strategy and contract governance, ensuring profitable growth and minimizing risk. Collaborate with key departments while overseeing and developing high-performi...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $150K *

Empower growth by leading SOC operations, driving incident response, and enhancing security processes. You will mentor analysts and ensure effective threat management within a mature security environm...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $210K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing Army electronic warfare and signals intelligence capabilities. Leverage your expertise in DOD spectrum management and lead initiatives to enhance customer eng...

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6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing comprehensive transportation construction projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, budgets, and quality standards, while providing expert oversight from planning...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $110K *

Join a team that's transforming finance through operational excellence. You'll lead expense management, enhance reporting accuracy, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment, partneri...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$145K - $160K *

Champion innovative software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Leverage your expertise to mentor others, drive quality development, and make informed technology decisions in a dy...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Reimagine enterprise operational architectures by aligning IT and OT services. Drive governance and design oversight while ensuring cybersecurity and operational efficiencies across contracts and coll...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $180K *

Champion efficient highway and bridge construction by overseeing compliance with standards, leading project teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery through effective inspections and management of co...

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3 weeks ago

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

$118K - $186K *

Empower your legal career by defending insurance claims in litigation. Utilize your expertise in law to research, advise on liability, and represent clients in New Jersey courts, ensuring high-quality...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by managing technical client relationships and driving alignment across teams. Collaborate on technical requirements, ensure product feasibility, and deliver training to foster succes...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$74K - $130K *

Deliver high-quality bridge design solutions for transportation projects, enhancing infrastructure across varied locations. Collaborate effectively within a hybrid work environment, driving innovation...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's optimizing clinical trial operations. Manage site performance, oversee monitoring activities, and ensure compliance with standards while fostering relationships in an evolving envir...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $126K *

Lead compliance and ethics investigations across diverse business units, ensuring adherence to regulations and internal policies. Collaborate cross-functionally, prepare reports, and recommend actions...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Drive seamless international mobility and program operations support for U.S. Navy teams deployed in Saudi Arabia, ensuring effective administration, travel coordination, and compliance management to...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $181K *

Empower a talented team by leading roadway and highway project design. Drive innovation and collaboration across disciplines to ensure quality, on-time delivery, and client satisfaction while managing...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $130K *

Unlock new sales opportunities and customer acquisition for the Tools and Equipment portfolio in the Independent Automotive Aftermarket while managing key accounts and collaborating with internal team...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Bring your expertise to analyze and optimize Epic PB claims, ensuring effective resolution and compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and deliver insightful solutions in a dynamic hea...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Elevate clinical trial delivery by managing virtual patient support while ensuring compliance and excellence. Collaborate with sites to enhance participant experience and maintain project oversight fo...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $165K *

Drive innovation by architecting scalable solutions for data provisioning, enhancing user onboarding efficiency and security for an integrated cloud workspace. Collaborate across teams to ensure compl...

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Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $180K *

Build strategic partnerships by managing partner engagement, pipeline development, and market execution for Governance and Risk initiatives, driving scalable growth and collaboration with cross-functi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Drive enterprise integration architecture to modernize VA healthcare systems, enabling secure data exchange and interoperability between legacy and cloud-based platforms while supporting critical digi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Champion project success by managing complex e-discovery tasks, mentoring teams, and collaborating with legal professionals. Ensure quality service, build client relationships, and deliver results acr...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.