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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$100K - $140K *

Support legal and capital markets teams with complex financing transactions, ensuring compliance and execution of asset-backed securitizations and warehouse financings while fostering collaboration ac...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Champion retail market growth by leading strategic account plans and solution selling initiatives. Engage with dealers and sales teams to enhance execution and communication, ensuring the success of s...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$84K - $106K *

Tackle customer engagement and growth by leading strategies that enhance relationships and drive revenue. Collaborate across teams to develop solutions tailored to client needs while ensuring satisfac...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $180K *

Advance commercial growth in the tokenized asset ecosystem, fostering partnerships and scaling adoption through strategic BD initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to shape the future of finance...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $180K *

Empower growth in the tokenized asset ecosystem by leading strategic partnerships and market expansion initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to enhance product adoption...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming revenue cycle operations, overseeing strategic management and driving performance excellence to enhance cash flow and operational efficiency across multiple facilities...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$135K - $142K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead and manage clinical trials, ensuring compliance with budgets and timelines. Drive strategic project performance and foster collaboration to achieve operational excellen...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$159K - $287K *

Lead the charge in driving growth and operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of server and networking racks, ensuring exceptional customer engagement and robust financial performance in a f...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $124K *

Unlock your potential as a sales professional while driving growth in the engineering and physics market. You'll build client relationships, acquire new business, and deliver innovative advertising so...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $140K *

Drive impactful Revenue Operations through advanced analysis, enhancing GTM systems and reporting to support sales efficiency and revenue performance. Collaborate cross-functionally, leveraging techni...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $155K *

Grow your career with a leading role in managing industrial construction projects, overseeing compliance, budgets, and schedules. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive strategic initiatives and ensu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of branded merchandise, leading a dynamic team to enhance client relationships through innovative product solutions and operational excellence, driving strategic g...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Project Engineer leading diverse civil design projects from land development to water management. Collaborate with clients and ensure high standards across all delive...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$112K - $179K *

Lead the charge in optimizing API gateway solutions to support national security systems, ensuring robust integration and maintenance while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance functionality an...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $174K *

Empower clients by implementing and optimizing AI solutions that drive real-world results. Engage with customers on-site to deliver tailored strategies and support for successful AI adoption, directly...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $205K *

Champion the growth of midstream gas sales by developing client relationships, driving opportunities, and collaborating with teams to achieve sales targets while leveraging advanced technology to deli...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of federal financial management by leading critical analysis, budget planning, and interagency collaboration, ensuring effective execution of financial strategies to meet USDA FPAC go...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $166K *

Champion a team of investigators to combat fraud and abuse, guiding case development and ensuring compliance with Medicare regulations while optimizing unit performance and resource management...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Join us to strategically lead and optimize supply chain operations, ensuring alignment with business goals while collaborating across regions to enhance efficiency and drive cost reductions through ex...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$214K - $398K *

Explore this opportunity to lead corporate legal matters, overseeing governance, M&A, and compliance with U.S. securities laws. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while managing external counsel...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $216K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and securing cloud-based data platforms. Collaborate with data professionals to manage Snowflake and Databricks environments, ensuring stability, governance, and performa...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading complex Epic and Meditech revenue cycle projects, driving implementation and optimization for healthcare clients. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, support go-li...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic Joint Use team to enhance operational efficiency and client relationships while ensuring project delivery aligns with strategic goals and quality standards in a c...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $175K *

Engage in shaping a robust partner operating model for subcontractors, enhancing professional services delivery through strategic relationships and process improvements. Drive alignment across teams t...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading DevSecOps initiatives to enhance automation, CI/CD pipelines, and security for cloud infrastructure. Drive innovation while ensuring compliance with FedRAMP and DoD standar...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.