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 - $130K *

Lead logistics initiatives by managing Integrated Product Support programs, ensuring customer demands are met while maintaining quality, cost, and schedule objectives. Collaborate with engineering and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $144K *

Lead the evolution of a comprehensive FWA Prevention Program, enhancing compliance, reducing risk, and empowering compliance culture within a dynamic healthcare organization while collaborating across...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $130K *

Champion client-focused clinical research proposals by leading cross-functional teams to deliver customized, high-quality submissions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving project...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $118K *

Investigate and adjust complex MPL and General Liability claims. Collaborate with insureds and stakeholders, develop negotiation strategies, and ensure timely documentation while maintaining strong co...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Champion our security compliance initiatives, leading ISO 27001 and SOC 2 efforts while ensuring audit readiness and enhancing risk management practices across teams for regulated environments...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving technical sales and relationships in life sciences. You’ll provide expert guidance, deliver product demonstrations, and support customers in enhancing their research and ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Contribute to the modernization of testing frameworks by managing requirement assessments, risk evaluations, and stakeholder collaboration while enhancing strategies for Independent Verification and V...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

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

$66K - $106K *

Drive the development and maintenance of key mainframe applications using COBOL and IDMS. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely project completion and quality standards while steering strategic te...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $155K *

Drive client relationships and team performance while managing operations, promoting business development, and ensuring compliance with standards. Lead a committed team to achieve strategic goals and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $110K *

Elevate strategic client relationships and drive revenue growth through effective account management and collaboration across teams to ensure client satisfaction and solution adoption across a large g...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the Judiciary by delivering expert financial analyses and cloud cost management strategies that enhance financial operations and foster transparency in cloud environments for ef...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Grow your career by managing clinical trial monitoring from start to finish. Ensure regulatory compliance, collaborate with study sites, and implement effective subject enrollment strategies while enh...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage project finances, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Drive budget development, forecasting, and performance reporting, while supporting risk management...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $220K *

Lead the charge in coordinating enterprise-level projects, ensuring on-time and on-spec deliverables across mechanical, electrical, and digital systems. Leverage your expertise in power generation tec...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Product Manager, focusing on enhancing user engagement across our diverse partnerships. Collaborate globally to deliver innovative products in sports, media, and technology, d...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$103K - $112K *

Optimize administrative processes within a dynamic team, providing crucial support to enhance the effectiveness of operations and ensuring smooth functionality in a fast-paced environment, while liais...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$128K - $213K *

Lead the development of commercial strategies and business activities for Power Transmission products, enhancing relationships with key customers and achieving sales objectives through effective accou...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing branch operations and enhancing performance by managing month-end processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing vital training to ensure efficiency...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $208K *

Drive market success by developing and closing enterprise software solutions, enhancing customer journeys in Security and Identity. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver compelling results and lea...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $160K *

Transform global infrastructure by designing and maintaining hybrid IT solutions, ensuring security and efficiency while mentoring teams and leading complex projects to support enterprise growth...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

The Emergency Management Specialist at Parsons will conduct integrated assessments to evaluate the survivability of critical U.S. Air Force mission systems and infrastructures. This role involves trav...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$140K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading transformative projects that enhance business results across operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of Cost Transformation initi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $150K *

Lead the sales and promotional activities for laboratory consumables, managing key accounts and driving business development within assigned territories. Build partnerships, define requirements, and d...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Lead the finance function as a strategic partner, driving financial governance and compliance while ensuring effective financial management and reporting, supporting a growing global SaaS company amid...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $174K *

Empower growth by leading strategic sourcing initiatives in software and engineering. Utilize negotiation, analytics, and vendor management to optimize procurement strategies and ensure value across t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.