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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$103K - $181K *

Manage training and equipment for CBRN operations, ensuring high standards and compliance. Oversee comprehensive documentation and training protocols while supporting staff readiness and operational c...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$235K - $306K *

Champion partnerships by leading the integration of satellite connectivity solutions with major tech players, driving strategy, fostering executive relationships, and navigating complex negotiations t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead advanced economic and bankability analyses for energy and critical minerals projects, integrating financial models, project fundamentals, and risk factors to provide actionable insights and suppo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $162K *

Join a team that's focused on optimizing sales processes and enhancing efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while driving data accuracy and providing actionable insights to achieve reve...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in global compliance ownership, providing real-time advisory support across trading, operations, and development teams while building a comprehensive governance framework for algo trad...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $160K *

Join us to build and optimize data pipelines using Databricks, employing CDC and SCD architectures to deliver high-performance data solutions for logistics analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of legal AI by leading pilots and research projects, transforming legal expertise into scalable solutions while ensuring quality and compliance across diverse workflows and stakeh...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $154K *

Drive innovative traffic engineering solutions for transformative projects exceeding $1 billion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance mobility, safety, and community reliability on high...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$229K - $280K *

Provide strategic legal counsel and manage complex vendor and technology contracts. Lead a team, establish contracting standards, and drive legal innovation while supporting core business and regulato...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$185K - $190K *

Grow your leadership skills by managing a complex U.S. Army program portfolio, ensuring operational excellence and financial performance across multiple sites while nurturing high-performing teams and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive regulatory activities for Animal Health products, ensuring compliance and accurate submissions, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage labeling, lifecycle, and operational pro...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $187K *

Lead the charge in innovative RTL design, owning complex digital hardware development. Collaborate within a high-performance team, driving solutions and taking ownership throughout the ASIC/FPGA lifec...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $120K *

Transform project delivery by leading complex construction initiatives, ensuring alignment across stakeholders for budget, schedule, safety, and quality compliance while enhancing efficiency through i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$85K - $141K *

Drive innovative pricing strategies to enhance proposal development and compliance. Collaborate with teams to assess requirements, produce detailed cost models, and ensure alignment with government co...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead compliance strategy by monitoring CRA performance, enhancing community impact, and supporting regulatory excellence in a collaborative banking environment. Empower teams to meet compliance requir...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $156K *

Shape a dynamic team of Legal Architects, driving legal expertise in sales strategies while personally managing key accounts and product launches in this player-coach role. Leverage your leadership to...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee Construction Quality Control, ensuring compliance with project specifications and quality standards on federal and commercial projects. Drive inspections, documentation...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $170K *

Innovate integrated marketing strategies to drive demand and engagement. Lead cross-channel campaigns tailored to a defined audience, measuring success with clear metrics while collaborating with vari...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of complex commercial transactions by leading negotiations, advising stakeholders, and mitigating legal risks within a dynamic technology environment. Drive efficiencies and mentor ot...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in providing logistics management support for advanced radar systems, ensuring effective lifecycle maintenance and integrated product development while collaborating with various gover...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $173K *

Transform your career by partnering with global teams to streamline processes, enhance service quality, and drive continuous improvement in offshore operations within the Employee Health & Benefits se...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Manage and oversee all Revenue Integrity charge capture processes, ensuring accurate, timely procedures throughout the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workflow, compliance, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $212K *

Transform the global approach to packaging compliance and sustainability. Spearhead initiatives that align with evolving EU regulations while fostering cross-functional collaboration for innovative, e...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$186K - $267K *

Optimize technical relationships with strategic enterprise customers while influencing product directions and addressing customer challenges in security solutions. Collaborate globally, navigating com...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $90K *

Champion product development by coordinating teams, translating state requirements, and ensuring effective communication between stakeholders for successful product delivery and compliance...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

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.