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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$80K - $110K *

Drive safety and environmental compliance excellence across North and Latin America operations. Lead initiatives, audits, and programs to enhance HSE performance and ensure regulatory adherence while...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Champion the development of procurement strategies to streamline operations across new warehouse facilities. Drive end-to-end sourcing, vendor management, and cost optimization initiatives, ensuring t...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $148K *

Drive project success by leading cross-functional teams and managing workflows. Utilize advanced tools and methodologies to maintain compliance and achieve milestones in a remote role, ensuring high s...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at DOD by leading a sales team to develop strategic relationships and drive revenue growth. Cultivate executive partnerships while overseeing sales strategies and negotiating contr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Drive growth in enterprise sales by leveraging your expertise while collaborating with teams to exceed sales goals, establish relationships, and provide tailored solutions that meet the needs of large...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining ICT design and project management for cutting-edge data centers and smart buildings. Collaborate independently and lead complex automation projects while ensuring alignme...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $180K *

Champion strategic growth initiatives in the engineering and infrastructure sectors, fostering client relationships across public and private domains. Drive business development, identify opportunitie...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $150K *

Discover new growth opportunities in the oil & gas and water infrastructure sectors. Drive strategic initiatives, build client relationships, and collaborate across teams to advance engineering and co...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in expanding business development within the oil, gas, and water infrastructure market across the Western U.S., focusing on strategic relationships and opportunities with utilities and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $150K *

Drive strategic growth initiatives across the Western U.S. in the oil, gas, and water infrastructure sectors. Build client relationships and secure opportunities in engineering and construction manage...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$153K - $199K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by transforming visions into impactful systems. Collaborate with customers to bridge design and implementation, ensuring systems work in practice while adapting to evolvin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic firm by managing month-end close and consolidated reporting. Collaborate with teams on technical accounting in a fast-paced environment while utilizing cutting-edge ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$146K - $234K *

Elevate telecommunications standards and requirements by driving innovations in priority services within evolving networks. Leverage your expertise in 4G, 5G, and international standards to shape the...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading compliance initiatives, enhancing program effectiveness, and coordinating cross-functional resolutions to complex compliance challenges in a dynamic environment, ensuring a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading complex projects and optimizing supplier relationships. Drive efficiency and exceed customer expectations through superior service and strategic sourcing, ensuring timely d...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Lead strategic sales efforts within Aerospace & Defense, managing key DoD accounts. Drive growth through relationships, tailored solutions, and effective collaboration to maximize customer satisfactio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining technical leadership by guiding clients through complex Appian implementations and mentoring teams on best practices for scalability and performance...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$128K - $180K *

Accelerate success by leading technical teams in implementing cutting-edge Appian solutions. Serve as a trusted advisor, mentor, and strategist while enhancing client architectures and driving process...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$128K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex Appian solutions while mentoring teams and advising clients. Enhance technical acumen and drive best practices in a collaborative environment, ensuring scalable a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $252K *

Champion the design and execution of SAP ERP systems, guiding teams in technical architecture while ensuring compliance with DoD standards and best practices to achieve optimal performance and securit...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $93K *

Champion outbound prospecting by qualifying leads in the government sector. Drive engagement with key decision-makers through compelling messaging, collaboration, and strategic outreach to build a rob...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Drive oversight of corporate accounting functions ensuring GAAP compliance, managing audits, and optimizing financial processes while leading a team to enhance reporting and support global operations...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

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

$131K - $237K *

Champion innovation and technical leadership in multi-cloud operations and DevSecOps. Support the Chief Engineer in driving rapid, resilient application delivery for the U.S. Air Force, integrating cu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $207K *

Drive your career forward by leading strategic global channel programs that empower partners to deliver complex enterprise solutions. Leverage your technical expertise to enhance service delivery and...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $180K *

Champion advanced Appian solutions by leading delivery teams, mentoring, and guiding clients. Drive successful implementation of complex technical projects while supporting process improvement and int...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical 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.