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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$150K - $180K *

Accelerate growth by managing complex sales cycles in the Retail and Distribution sectors. Leverage data-driven solutions while building executive relationships for impactful outcomes across multiple...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$71K - $102K *

Innovate with your expertise as a Technical Business Analyst, supporting government programs by translating complex business needs into actionable technical specifications, ensuring compliance with fe...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$125K - $159K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software for satellite products, driving design and implementation across front and back-end systems in a collaborative engineering team. Embrace new technolog...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $103K *

Contribute to electrical construction projects through BIM VDC coordination, ensuring high-quality models and consistent standards by bridging communication between teams, managing model integration...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering tailored software solutions for aviation clients. Utilize your expertise to enhance operational efficiency through effective implementation and configuration of best-fit...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $180K *

Engage in shaping data privacy strategies by overseeing compliance, risk mitigation, and operational execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation of privacy pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $119K *

Help us drive innovation in legal technology by leveraging your expertise to guide law firms in adopting AI solutions, enhancing operations, and delivering impactful demonstrations that lead to operat...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Drive the success of our CRM Expert Services by leading a high-performing team, optimizing service delivery, and enhancing customer satisfaction across diverse business environments...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $157K *

Lead a dynamic team managing regulatory audits and examinations for Medicaid health plans across multiple markets, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while driving continuous improvement a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's developing advanced OPIR data processing algorithms, tackling complex sensor systems and enhancing missile warning technologies in collaboration with key defense stakeholders...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower future growth by transforming data environments into valuable business assets, enhancing existing data architecture, and driving efficiency through collaboration with cross-functional teams an...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $138K *

Lead the charge in enhancing federal environmental data integration. Drive compliance and requirements development while coordinating across agencies to create a unified platform for Endangered Specie...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$131K - $237K *

Unlock potential by leading substation engineering projects, ensuring quality control and strategic client engagement while mentoring junior engineers. Drive design accuracy and project excellence thr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Unlock innovative AI solutions for legal and compliance workflows, leveraging your expertise in software engineering and data science. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform processes, ensuring se...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Help us drive success in the biopharma sector by overseeing customer portfolio management, building strategic relationships, and ensuring maximum value from our AI-guided protein discovery platform ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing pricing processes, ensuring alignment across teams to drive strategic growth and enhance profitability while maintaining compliance and governance in pricing operations...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead utility-scale renewable energy projects from development to closeout, ensuring successful execution through effective risk management and coordination with clients, contractors, and engineers...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join the team to enhance customer success by managing implementations and building trusted relationships, ensuring clients leverage Gatekeeper’s platform to achieve strategic goals through consultativ...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $90K *

Partner with us to drive growth in legal sales by identifying opportunities, building partnerships, and enhancing market presence. This role offers the chance to excel in a dynamic team setting focuse...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $90K *

Elevate compliance and security processes while shaping infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design technical controls ensuring readiness for enterprise requirements, while autom...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of global Oncology/Hematology trials, leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely, quality, and budget-compliant project delivery while managing customer expectations and fostering...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $166K *

Oversee database operations across AWS environments, ensuring reliability, performance, and security. Collaborate with engineering and development teams to automate processes and manage lifecycle whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $205K *

Manage commissioning activities for high-voltage substation projects, ensuring compliance and safety. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams for successful project completion and adherence...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$136K - $253K *

Drive sales growth by engaging new Small Law Firm clients through strategic outbound prospecting. Utilize consultative selling and maintain strong client relationships to meet and exceed defined quota...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Develop leadership in aerospace auditing by overseeing quality management system assessments, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards, and enhancing customer relations through effective audit proces...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.