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 - $166K *

Elevate your career by leading technical program initiatives, driving client engagement, and managing multi-project delivery. Shape innovative solutions while ensuring high-quality outcomes and aligni...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K *

Take ownership of driving new business growth by selling innovative SaaS solutions to large healthcare systems, enhancing document workflows and operational intelligence to improve compliance and inte...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Design and execute innovative product strategies for digital image exchange, ensuring seamless healthcare workflows and market differentiation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enter...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $165K *

Join a team dedicated to enhancing data governance for Veterans Affairs. Develop vital policies, manage documentation, and collaborate with technical experts to ensure scalable solutions. This fully r...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$97K - $112K *

Drive project success by managing complex customer implementations and internal changes, ensuring efficient execution, risk management, and stakeholder visibility. Leverage industry best practices to...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a leadership role that drives strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing spend across facilities while collaborating with key stakeholders to meet performance goals and ensure op...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic initiatives while driving operational excellence and collaboration across diverse teams. Oversee sourcing activities, challenge norms, and optimize procurement strategies to achieve fin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $215K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, spearheading automation and ensuring the reliability of vital services in our internal developer platform, aimed at enhancing software deploy...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Champion program integrity by leading Medicaid audits, investigations, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance while collaborating with teams to enhance payment accuracy and provider oversight. Flex...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of business architecture by leveraging expertise in DoD BEA initiatives, providing analytical support and aligning processes with organizational strategies in compliance with defense...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional environmental solutions. In this role, you'll drive client relationships, spearhead business development efforts, and ensure project success thro...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $100K *

Engage clients by managing strategic accounts, ensuring operational excellence and project success. Collaborate with internal teams and support growth initiatives, while building strong relationships...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$119K - $222K *

Unlock potential by managing a diverse portfolio of AI partnerships, driving product integration, and enhancing adoption strategies while collaborating across teams to achieve impactful outcomes and f...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Advance project execution by coordinating diverse teams and overseeing budgets, schedules, and safety compliance to ensure successful project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction throughout all phase...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $145K *

Join a specialized team to drive insights in microelectronics risk analysis, tackling global supply chain challenges. Lead analysis efforts, assess vulnerabilities, and deliver actionable recommendati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion agile delivery by enhancing project visibility, discipline, and coordination across technical teams. Drive effective execution and support process improvements to enable streamlined operation...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $168K *

Optimize the full lifecycle recruiting process, driving talent acquisition across Engineering & Technology and Operations, ensuring a superior candidate experience while building strong relationships...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and implement advanced contact center solutions across multiple platforms, with a focus on AI integration. This senior role involves client engagement and ownership of...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $156K *

Champion project success by leading comprehensive program delivery and ensuring high-quality outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to align resources and strategies, driving strong customer engageme...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $187K *

Shape the future of Industrial Gas Plants by leading product strategy, development, and market expansion. Drive innovation and enhance customer engagement to ensure product success throughout its life...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $115K *

Unlock potential by ensuring data governance and stewardship within a key domain, partnering across teams to establish trusted, well-defined data for AI initiatives in the People function, enhancing d...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $163K *

Drive your career forward by partnering with healthcare leaders to deliver innovative data solutions. Utilize your expertise in analytics and strategy to enhance product outcomes for life sciences com...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Help us drive construction excellence by managing projects from scope to completion, ensuring strict adherence to budgets and timelines while collaborating with architects, engineers, and contractors...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$83K - $144K *

Unlock your potential by leading data center projects, ensuring timely installations and compliance. Collaborate with diverse teams, manage resources effectively, and deliver excellent results in a dy...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$256K - $300K *

Drive legal strategy for capital markets transactions, ensuring compliance and governance excellence. Operate autonomously while advising executives and managing complex SEC regulatory frameworks for...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.