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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$125K - $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...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower strategic partnerships across key auction house accounts, driving growth through data insights, tools, and digital marketing strategies. Act as a trusted advisor in the evolving industrial and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

Drive accuracy and efficiency in treasury and accounting operations, collaborating across teams to ensure proper financial reporting, reconcile transactions, and support strategic initiatives through...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Innovate enterprise-level sales strategies while enhancing relationships across procurement, finance, and media. Expand SellCord’s engagement within Walmart's ecosystem to drive significant growth and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate client success by delivering tailored technical solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing systems, ensuring production-quality outcomes and fostering strong relationships through clear...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing clinical studies, ensuring timely, compliant, and budget-friendly execution while fostering cross-functional collaboration and maintaining operational excellence in adheren...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $130K *

Lead eDiscovery initiatives by managing data intake to production, collaborating with legal teams, and leveraging advanced technology for optimal outcomes in a fully remote environment...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Engage as a key Agile servant leader, fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software in a fully remote setting. Drive continuous improvement an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's focused on managing and optimizing containerized applications, ensuring scalability and performance in AWS EKS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain secure and effici...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $195K *

Support technical delivery and integration of OneStream solutions, focusing on financial logic, reporting, and compliance. Contribute actively to all SDLC phases while ensuring successful project outc...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $127K *

Join a team that's redefining financial solutions, leveraging OneStream to build custom configurations that enable data-driven decision-making for federal agencies while collaborating with experts in...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $195K *

Join our team to enhance financial solutions for federal entities using OneStream. As a developer, you'll design and integrate core components and financial logic while ensuring compliance, security...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$94K - $157K *

Unlock potential by joining a team that designs and implements innovative OneStream solutions. Collaborate in developing applications, enhancing UX, ensuring data integrity, and mentoring peers to dri...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $135K *

Champion complex projects, driving operational excellence and innovation across teams. Lead cross-functional initiatives from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals while foster...

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Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $297K *

Shape the future of defense initiatives by leading capture strategies and enhancing customer relationships for major national security opportunities, ensuring successful proposal development from star...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Elevate underwriting practices by mentoring teams, analyzing trends, and optimizing product development strategies to support business growth. Collaborate with executives to ensure alignment with orga...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by overseeing a dynamic team of underwriting professionals, driving operational excellence in commercial title insurance, and guiding complex transactions while building strategic...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in commercial title insurance underwriting while managing a dynamic team. Enhance operational excellence, supervise complex review processes, and build strategic relationships to drive...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Lead and develop a high-performing underwriting team, overseeing complex commercial title insurance operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance client rela...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving the success of data center construction projects by integrating technical expertise in electrical and mechanical systems with strong project management capabilities for seam...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $125K *

Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to execute healthcare technology projects, ensuring compliance and alignment with VA regulations while leading full project lifecycles for successful outcome...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence in compliance investigations, scaling a dedicated team while implementing sustainable risk management strategies and fostering continuous improvement in processes and tech...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of oncology project management by overseeing interdisciplinary clinical research studies and ensuring regulatory compliance while enhancing client relationships a...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.