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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$117K - $234K *

Lead the charge in executing mission-critical HVAC project portfolios, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery while overseeing logistics, sales support, and distribution networks across the Carr...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$79K - $106K *

Drive project delivery and client satisfaction through effective management of resources, timelines, and budgets. Oversee documentation and communication, ensuring compliance and proactive risk resolu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $150K *

Engage strategic Federal Intelligence Agencies, identifying their needs and configuring tailored solutions. Maximize sales, manage complex cycles, and build trusted relationships to enhance mission su...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K *

Empower a high-performing team as a Systems Engineering Manager, overseeing system platforms and operations. Lead hiring, training, and performance evaluation while driving improvements in processes a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $148K *

Facilitate effective EHR implementation and end-user training through onsite, virtual, and hybrid methods. Collaborate with stakeholders and ensure go-live readiness by supporting user transitions and...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $127K *

Grow your career with a key role in KYC compliance, driving periodic reviews, assessing risk, and ensuring regulatory alignment within our innovative financial platform. Collaborate across teams to en...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $186K *

Join a team that's dedicated to defending California insurance cases. Leverage your litigation expertise to research laws, handle pleadings, and prepare legal documents, while maintaining strong clien...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Transform client solutions by leading a dynamic team to deliver exceptional quoting services. Drive continuous improvement and strategy alignment to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfact...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing our Client Solutions team to enhance service excellence. Oversee quoting processes, drive team performance, and deliver impactful solutions tailored to client needs, all wh...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth through strategic relationship management. Collaborate with clients in the insurance housing sector while generating new business opportunities and expanding m...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Elevate your career by deploying and troubleshooting network solutions while enhancing security protocols. Collaborate with a dedicated team to improve our services and support a diverse array of cust...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming renewable energy by managing the utility-scale solar and energy storage interconnection pipeline across the US, collaborating with diverse experts to shape company deve...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $107K *

Shape the future of employee relations by guiding organizational effectiveness, onboarding, and leadership development. Partner with leadership to enhance HR compliance and drive performance managemen...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Elevate your career as you join a dynamic team focused on quality assurance and automation for ServiceNow projects, collaborating globally while expanding your expertise in a flexible, remote environm...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing a diverse book of commercial accounts, ensuring exceptional customer service, retention, and continuous improvement while leading a motivated account managemen...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Drive technical excellence in wire rope applications, providing on-site support and inspections. Collaborate with sales teams while innovating new designs, resolving quality issues, and deploying adva...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Drive regulatory affairs operations, ensuring compliance while leading strategic initiatives for global clinical trial oversight, collaborating cross-functionally to meet stakeholder goals and advanci...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $175K *

Engage in exciting property casualty litigation, managing cases in state and federal courts while collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance your legal skills and explore the business side of law. Y...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $100K *

Optimize data analytics and reporting to enhance decision-making for the ICE mission. Collaborate with a dynamic team to transform complex datasets into actionable insights, ensuring effective managem...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in clinical project management, ensuring compliance, training, and issue resolution across multiple studies and regions. Your expertise will drive the success of complex trials, foster...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $95K *

Elevate your career with a role focused on designing and analyzing structural systems for industrial projects. Collaborate with engineering teams, ensure code compliance, and contribute to innovative...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$176K - $282K *

Transform technical solutions for Air Force proposals by leveraging deep IT knowledge, fostering operational credibility, and architecting strategic architectures across multiple domains. Collaborate...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $344K *

Accelerate progress at the national level by leading cross-functional teams to enhance Medical Expert engagement strategies, cultivate collaboration, and drive impactful marketing initiatives across t...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $166K *

Help us scale community programs to enhance customer engagement and AI adoption through building initiatives that foster connections and accelerate learning in a growing digital ecosystem...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $130K *

Drive market share growth for high voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear in North America, developing strategies to achieve targets while providing technical expertise and support to sales teams and channe...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.