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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$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

3 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

1 week 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

2 weeks 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

$80K - $100K *

Lead project management activities for comprehensive engineering services, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to scope, timeline, and budget across internal and external collaborations...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $165K *

Elevate innovation as you drive essential verification processes, ensuring quality and functionality. Collaborate with a skilled team to create and implement impactful verification strategies that sha...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Take ownership of site management activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and protocols while improving overall site performance through close collaboration and communication with study site...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $154K *

Drive impactful quality engineering solutions by leading testing strategies, implementing automation, and collaborating with clients, ensuring measurable business outcomes while mentoring peers in a d...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive growth by forging strategic partnerships in the Federal sector, focusing on Defense Agencies. Utilize technical expertise to deliver innovative IT solutions, manage complex sales cycles, and ach...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Transform the Legal and Compliance landscape by driving initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration, all while managing risks and supporting enterpri...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$91K - $128K *

Unlock operational efficiency by resolving complex provider disputes and enhancing claim processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, ensuring compliance and optimal pro...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $110K *

Oversee conflict resolution processes for new business intake, ensuring effective analysis and documentation of potential legal and business conflicts while collaborating with partners and maintaining...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$86K - $138K *

Innovate in a remote environment by leading the design and delivery of secure, cloud-native applications. Drive enterprise performance and resilience through advanced containerization and integrative...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $110K *

Champion the resolution of legal and business conflicts by analyzing, drafting, and implementing solutions that support the firm's strategic initiatives and risk management while collaborating with pa...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to improving data accuracy across systems. Analyze data from Salesforce, D365, and more, ensuring KPIs are reliable. Contribute your problem-solving skills while collabora...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $105K *

Engage in managing and overseeing immigration case strategies for enterprise clients. Collaborate with attorneys and senior staff to ensure timely communication and effective management of complex imm...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $120K *

Discover, manage, and optimize diverse Windows, Linux, Azure, and M365 systems in a dynamic, 7x24 on-call support environment, troubleshooting and enhancing operations for public sector clients with a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive the management of complex systems across Windows, Linux, and Azure services, ensuring optimal performance and security while providing 7x24 on-call support in a collaborative team environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.