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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$104K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing advanced BAS solutions for mission-critical projects, ensuring all systems meet and exceed client requirements through technical expertise and strategic proje...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$81K - $137K *

Shape underwriting strategies by leveraging expertise in medical liability insurance to build relationships, analyze risks, and drive profitability through collaboration and innovative practices. Lead...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $173K *

Champion integrated commissioning excellence across diverse projects, ensuring effective project delivery through strong leadership, strategic resource management, and collaboration with technical tea...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $150K *

Pioneer innovative underwriting solutions by leveraging expertise in Casualty. Engage wholesalers, manage submissions, and drive profitability in a flexible, remote environment dedicated to delivering...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$385K - $400K *

Transform regional sales performance by leading a high-impact team, driving strategic growth, and utilizing best practices to meet ambitious quotas within a dynamic environment. Foster relationships a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to drive AI-based transformations in the public sector. Leverage data and technology to enhance business processes, ensuring impactful change and strong ROI through strategic value...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $138K *

Lead the charge in monitoring clinical trial sites, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations while fostering strong cross-functional collaborations to guarantee effective and timely trial ex...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as you lead clinical trial activities in oncology, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory standards while optimizing site performance and fostering cross-functional co...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead clinical trial monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance with protocols and GCP standards while fostering collaboration across teams for successful trial execution...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive excellence in clinical trials by overseeing site performance and compliance, ensuring high standards in study conduct and regulatory adherence through effective monitoring, collaboration, and tr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving excellence in clinical trials, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations while mentoring others to achieve success and maintaining high-quality standar...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $154K *

Lead the charge in administering project-level IT systems, managing user access, ensuring data backup, and maintaining cybersecurity compliance. Collaborate with project teams and client IT to support...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading multi-state joint training exercises and workshops. Collaborate with military and defense teams to enhance nationwide operational proficiency through expert execution and s...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of construction by leading Virtual Design & Construction initiatives. Leverage cutting-edge tools to enhance collaboration and improve project outcomes while managing a team and train...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of SharePoint solutions by designing scalable, enterprise-level platforms for the National Guard Bureau. Lead automation efforts and enhance knowledge management to support leadership...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $112K *

Lead the charge in clinical research monitoring, ensuring compliance and data integrity across multiple sites. Collaborate with study teams to uphold patient safety and protocol adherence while managi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to finance excellence, collaborating across functions to drive financial strategies and insights, ensuring the fiscal health and growth of our organization through innovat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $173K *

Shape the future of operational excellence by driving lean methodologies across diverse teams. Collaborate with leaders, enhance processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement to achieve su...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$65K - $114K *

Lead the design and optimization of Airtable solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and data visibility. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and drive automation, support...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring operational reliability across modular and distributed data centers by providing technical leadership, incident management, and mentoring to NOC staff in a fas...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $174K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing Appian solutions that enhance Army contracting processes. Collaborate in an Agile environment to support and innovate the Army Contract Writing System...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Explore a key leadership role in hardware engineering excellence for Building Automation, focusing on mission-critical control systems. Drive team collaboration, project success, and engineering stand...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$118K - $186K *

Manage legal defense for insurance cases, including research, pleadings, and trials while collaborating with the Claims Department to ensure effective case outcomes and compliance with legal requireme...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$112K - $192K *

Join a team that bridges commerce and technology by shaping client solutions for Receivables Finance products. Drive impactful presales activities and lead technical demonstrations, contributing to ou...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$67K - $149K *

Transform healthcare outcomes by leading provider networks and developing value-based contracting strategies. Drive provider partnerships and enhance network performance to ensure compliance, cost eff...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.