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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$90K - $130K *

Drive transformative sales initiatives by leveraging a SaaS platform, building partnerships, and closing high-value enterprise deals within the U.S. market while navigating diverse stakeholder interac...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to evaluate and design cloud solutions, enhancing client experiences while ensuring compliance with security protocols. Leverage your cloud expertise to drive innovation and optimi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $173K *

Lead the charge in optimizing revenue realization through effective backlog management, ensuring accurate forecasting and timely conversion while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance operationa...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $173K *

Champion transformative backlog and revenue processes, ensuring seamless governance and optimized conversion through collaboration across multiple functions, delivering predictive insights that enhanc...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Join a team dedicated to enhancing military network operations while providing critical IT support on Navy ships. Collaborate with active duty personnel to ensure seamless communications and technical...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Advance market-shaping strategies to enhance procurement efficiency and affordability of health commodities globally, collaborating with stakeholders to negotiate access prices and implement impactful...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Engage and elevate client relationships to drive success and retention. Oversee complex portfolio management, execute recovery strategies, and coordinate with executive sponsors to tackle performance...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Champion impactful HVAC and automation projects from inception to completion, managing cross-functional teams, budgets, and customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and deliver on strategic goals...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Drive financial management initiatives by supporting federal financial planning, budget execution, and performance analysis for USDA FPAC. Contribute to reports, audits, and compliance while enhancing...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$350K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI-driven solutions through strategic enterprise sales, building impactful partnerships with complex accounts. Drive market execution and maximize value through innovativ...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $125K *

Drive impactful business outcomes by leveraging your expertise in Sage X3 to design and implement efficient solutions for clients. Collaborate directly with customers to understand their needs while e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's central to driving compliance in cosmetics and OTC products. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to support regulatory registration processes in the US and Canada, ensuring timely...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$99K - $125K *

Lead the charge in Regulatory Affairs, overseeing daily operations, team development, and regulatory submissions across U.S. and international markets while ensuring compliance and effective budget ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $215K *

Join a team that designs and implements scalable multi-cloud Kubernetes solutions, ensuring platform reliability at massive scale while mentoring junior engineers and integrating open-source technolog...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $132K *

Take ownership of global export compliance activities, ensuring accurate classification of products and adherence to U.S. and international regulations. Collaborate across teams to navigate trade comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Engage with clients to deliver expert technical support for protection and control solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to enhance proposals and establish strong customer relationships while provid...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $179K *

Engage with a dynamic team as you manage complex claims, ensuring effective evaluations and timely adjustments while providing superior customer service, addressing specific needs, and enhancing overa...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $145K *

Unlock potential by managing cutting-edge oncology and cell therapy trials, ensuring operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration in a sponsor-dedicated team to drive pivotal research for...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Join our team to drive operational readiness and implementation of key initiatives. Own project plans, enhance cross-functional alignment, and deliver quality results while mentoring junior specialist...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$137K - $157K *

Shape growth strategies by collaborating with major retail broker partners, translating insights into actionable plans. Serve as a strategic interface to drive profitable outcomes through relationship...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Join us to provide strategic talent acquisition solutions, sourcing top-tier engineering and non-technical candidates while collaborating effectively with hiring managers to meet evolving organization...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Drive strategic digital media partnerships, enhancing performance and operational execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align objectives, improve core processes, and analyze data insig...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$93K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing issue resolution through effective triage and coordination. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in quality systems...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $140K *

Help us drive customer success by owning the adoption lifecycle for Cisco software solutions, partnering with clients to maximize usage and realizing value quickly while fostering key relationships fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $190K *

Support procurement initiatives by executing sourcing strategies and managing large-scale development projects, ensuring optimal efficiency and compliance while fostering supplier relationships to enh...

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.