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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$105K - $130K *

Elevate treasury operations by leveraging Kyriba expertise to optimize cash management, payments, and financial transactions. Collaborate with clients to ensure successful TMS implementations and enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to executing Corporate Performance Management projects, collaborating with clients to support financial processes, and producing high-quality deliverables while fostering...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$195K - $225K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to design, develop, and deploy advanced applications for a transformational initiative. Lead technical solutions and mentor engineers while ensuring optimal application...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower legal teams by ensuring AI output quality through rigorous evaluations, collaboration, and translation of legal concepts into product enhancements, all while driving innovation in a fast-paced...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $95K *

Empower clinical research excellence by conducting trials, ensuring protocol compliance, and collaborating with site staff to deliver high-quality, impactful medical data and innovative therapies...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$68K - $110K *

Engage with our carrier customers by driving retention, upselling services, and providing critical account insights. You'll foster relationships and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance our offer...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$75K - $94K *

Optimize pricing strategies in a dynamic environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ensure compliance with regulations and leverage data insights to enhance proposal accuracy, drivin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate project success as a key leader in construction management. Oversee project delivery from bidding to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets, managing subcontractors, and dr...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

$86K - $138K *

Explore opportunities to enhance regulatory reporting for U.S. derivatives markets. Support data quality, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance while driving impactful data initiatives...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $126K *

Lead and manage commercial strategies for two brands across multiple states. Achieve key performance indicators by collaborating with wholesalers and executing growth initiatives, ensuring alignment w...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to shaping executive talent strategy through full lifecycle recruitment for senior leadership roles that drive organizational success and culture alignment while ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $95K *

Optimize multiple network infrastructure projects by leveraging your expertise in wireless telecom and project management. Engage with vendors and oversee financial activities, ensuring timely deliver...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $160K *

Transform project operations by overseeing multi-stakeholder engagements, enhancing processes with modern tools, and ensuring clear communication while managing interdependencies to drive a successful...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

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

$140K - $170K *

Transform real estate strategy by advising on land acquisition and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to finalize complex negotiations and ensure compliance across jurisdictions, dri...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Drive customer engagement and strategy development to expand business relationships globally. Collaborate across divisions and lead initiatives that enhance satisfaction and operational excellence whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $154K *

Reimagine traffic engineering by leading comprehensive projects that enhance mobility and safety across communities. Collaborate with a team to design high-value projects that innovate transportation...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading complex architectural and facility projects, ensuring optimal client service and regulatory compliance throughout all project phases while guiding multidiscip...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$151K - $220K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Managing Counsel, where you'll navigate complex commercial agreements and collaborate across business units to drive success in non-insurance sectors. Embrace challenge...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $125K *

Engage your project management expertise to lead high-volume healthcare software implementations. Drive team success and client satisfaction while managing project scope, timelines, and budgets across...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $114K *

Transform your career by joining a team that crafts innovative GIS solutions. Leverage your expertise in GIS databases, ESRI products, and software development to drive impactful results for diverse p...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $200K *

Engage in strategic sales initiatives to foster client relationships, drive revenue, and enhance business opportunities in the Industrial BU. Collaborate across departments to lead comprehensive sales...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $195K *

Tackle the challenges of complex radar systems by supporting the FAA's new Air Traffic Control initiative, acting as an expert in installations and operations at critical airport locations, while ensu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Engage in advancing cryptographic practices by developing and assessing question-answer pairs for post-quantum cryptography, ensuring test subjects demonstrate critical understanding and application o...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Elevate logistics and procurement strategies by optimizing supplier networks for cost efficiency and quality. Drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance service delivery and achieve business goal...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$102K - $170K *

Champion market access strategies for pharmaceutical assets, delivering comprehensive pricing insights and managing consulting teams to drive impactful results in client engagements and project execut...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.