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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$79K - $98K *

Join a team that's leading complex virtual design projects, optimizing construction methods, and driving client success. Help us enhance project outcomes with your expertise in VDC strategies and coll...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$210K - $300K *

Lead strategic fintech partnerships, navigating complex regulations while driving innovation and product development. Collaborate across teams to launch banking solutions, ensuring compliance and effi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$104K - $128K *

Champion commercial renewals for Enterprise customers, managing relationships, negotiations, and strategies to ensure high retention while driving growth and value across the portfolio, all supported...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $130K *

Elevate procurement success by developing strategies, managing vendor relations, and optimizing IT acquisitions to align technology solutions with business objectives while ensuring compliance and cos...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by shaping innovative workflows and AI-driven experiences. Join a dynamic team where ownership, speed, and user-focused product development are paramount. Contribute across the...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $97K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare efficiency by analyzing the revenue cycle. Your expertise will drive improvements in billing operations, perform detailed assessments, and ensure s...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Manage financial operations for a large-scale, multi-source IT services program. Collaborate with enterprise partners and ensure accurate financial reporting, chargebacks, and support for invoicing. E...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $188K *

Join a team dedicated to advancing nuclear engineering solutions and innovate structural and fluid dynamics models for small modular reactors while mentoring early-career engineers in a collaborative...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$60K - $150K *

Lead transformative business development initiatives by leveraging your existing nonprofit network to drive growth, engage stakeholders, and close enterprise-level consulting deals. Embrace autonomy w...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$180K - $225K *

Advance transformative AI initiatives in healthcare by spearheading commercial strategy and key partnerships. Collaborate with C-suite leaders to build impactful business cases and streamline innovati...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Manage environmental compliance by analyzing regulatory requirements, developing programs, and ensuring adherence to permits. Facilitate integration processes for acquisitions while coordinating with...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $125K *

Lead the execution of healthcare technology projects, ensuring compliance and effective communication across teams. This role requires managing project lifecycles while collaborating with stakeholders...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform transportation capacity management by securing and optimizing carrier networks for First and Middle Mile operations, driving efficiency and scalability to meet aggressive growth targets in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$165K - $175K *

Tackle complex financial management challenges by providing insightful analysis and support for budget formulation and execution. Collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance and optimize resource...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Take ownership of the CRM product backlog and lead Agile teams to deliver value. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate product vision into actionable user stories, ensuring high-quality features...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $157K *

Drive the transformation of financial systems by leading OneStream implementations, architecting solutions, and guiding teams to deliver high-performance applications for mission-critical operations...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $157K *

Shape the technical landscape by leading OneStream implementations, translating requirements into design, and ensuring seamless performance and integration of financial applications to achieve optimal...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $106K *

Empower project success by managing preconstruction engineering activities, coordinating with stakeholders, and optimizing processes for efficient project delivery and risk management across multiple...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$75K - $115K *

Champion cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions by engaging clients, managing technical discussions, and delivering tailored presentations to showcase the unique value of our platform while collaboratin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$350K *

Join a team that's driving industry impact by developing executive-level relationships with key accounts, owning customer engagements, and excelling in solution-based sales for high-growth opportuniti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$350K *

Partner with us to drive revenue for key accounts, leveraging your sales expertise to foster relationships, manage complex transactions, and make a real-world impact through innovative tech solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $225K *

Lead impactful capital infrastructure projects for utility clients, focusing on grid transformation and sustainability. Shape strategic outcomes through effective project management and collaboration...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $157K *

Transform underwriting processes by managing a robust portfolio, enhancing relationships with partners, and applying market insights to optimize risk and profitability in excess casualty business...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $122K *

Drive impactful change by leading complex projects to enhance quality and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to analyze processes and implement data-driven solutions while ensuring timely project deli...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare consulting by utilizing your expertise in revenue cycle operations to enhance performance, drive financial improvement, and provide strategic guidance to healthcare orga...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.