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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$107K - $178K *

Pioneer compliance excellence by overseeing ISO regulations across multiple U.S. energy markets. Collaborate with teams, manage audits, and ensure adherence to operational standards while driving stra...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $179K *

Champion the development of a Government Databricks workspace by designing and implementing data pipelines, enhancing data governance, and ensuring the effective documentation of systems for long-term...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$77K - $118K *

Accelerate progress at overseeing network data quality and process standardization. This role drives best practices, provides end-user support, and enhances operational efficiency for seamless telecom...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Transform client outcomes by leveraging your Epic expertise and mentoring skills. Collaborate effectively with teams for successful project execution, driving unique solutions tailored to each client...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform construction project management by overseeing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring timely completion of projects while efficiently resolving complex challenges and coordinating activities with...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful construction projects from inception to completion, managing schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction in a fast-paced, dyn...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform project management in construction by overseeing diverse projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, solving complex issues, and driving innovative facility designs from conception to o...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$96K - $160K *

Innovate sourcing strategies and manage vendor relationships to optimize talent procurement services across various categories, ensuring alignment with business needs while enhancing cost efficiency a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$101K - $127K *

Elevate your impact by leading labor compliance strategies, ensuring adherence to regulations, and fostering best practices across the organization to enhance workplace integrity and operational excel...

US-AnywhereRemote

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

$105K - $115K *

Unlock new opportunities by driving revenue growth through client acquisition and relationship expansion. Engage mid-market organizations using consultative selling techniques to create tailored solut...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic Product Manager role, driving the development and delivery of essential property tax solutions while collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and optimal system...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance operational planning strategies in a high-stakes, cross-functional environment. Leverage your expertise to coordinate the Air Force's Protracted War Campaign, assessing needs and developing qu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead revenue performance in a dynamic environment, driving improvements across reimbursement processes, managing multi-level teams, and enhancing operational workflows. Shape strategic initiatives tha...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead and oversee commissioning activities for data center projects, ensuring alignment with project specifications, operational readiness, and stakeholder engagement across the project lifecycle. Driv...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$91K - $163K *

Join a team that tackles complex financial analysis to optimize drug pricing strategies and enhance client performance. Collaborate across departments to influence decision-making and drive impactful...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $158K *

Lead the charge in cybersecurity by managing security authorizations for DoD systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and utilizing advanced RMF tools to ensure compliance and continuous mo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $158K *

Develop and manage the security authorization posture of DoD information systems, leveraging advanced RMF tools. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure compliance and enhance cybe...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Advance clinical trial success by providing strategic expertise in operations and collaboration. Optimize processes, develop budgets, and drive initiatives to enhance efficiency while ensuring alignme...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in JDE Finance and Distribution modules. Collaborate across teams to analyze business requirements, implement solutions, and drive efficiency. Contribute...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $160K *

Champion compliance and risk mitigation by managing transactional agreements, ensuring regulatory adherence, collaborating across business units, and sustaining legal integrity in all corporate dealin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$108K - $180K *

Accelerate your career as a key Business Development professional, expanding our presence in the European market and building strategic relationships in the biopharma sector to drive medical communica...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of strategic enterprise accounts, driving growth and customer transformation through executive engagement and multi-year account planning. Partner with key stakeholders to deliver measu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $154K *

Unlock potential by driving commercial sales and relationship management within the nuclear energy sector, engaging clients to cultivate long-term partnerships and executing strategic account plans to...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sales and foster relationships in a designated territory. Utilize your expertise in the surgical device field to achieve revenue goals through strategic planning, consulta...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $125K *

Champion efficient project execution by coordinating MEP tasks, assisting in scheduling, sourcing, and managing on-site activities while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction throughout the constr...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

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.