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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$114K - $252K *

Transform your career by leading the support and management of Microsoft 365 environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional service for SharePoint, Teams, and Power Platf...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $209K *

Manage and optimize complex supply base strategies to drive D&S spares output, ensuring targets are met for manufacturing and aftermarket needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence s...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$195K - $351K *

Join a team that's transforming legal services by shaping strategic initiatives and managing risks. Leverage your extensive legal expertise to guide cross-functional partners and foster a high-perform...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $154K *

Join a dynamic team managing field installation of air traffic control systems across the National Airspace System. Lead diverse teams, ensure safety and quality, and drive project success through eff...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $211K *

Unlock potential by serving as a key technical leader, bridging engineering and enterprise architecture to eliminate adoption friction and enhance cloud-native infrastructure and AI platform deploymen...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $211K *

Transform enterprise architecture by leading critical platform modernizations and AI deployments, while bridging engineering and C-suite leadership to drive adoption of cloud-native technologies at sc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $130K *

Elevate financial operations by leading a team in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Drive strategic planning and ensure adherence to financial policies while fostering staff development and optim...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $130K *

Pioneer your career by overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing reporting practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and contin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $100K *

Drive client satisfaction and Gross Profit Margin by managing the transaction lifecycle, facilitating sales processes, and developing strong relationships with assigned accounts, ensuring a seamless e...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $91K *

Drive pre-award activities for research funding; collaborate with PIs and funding agencies. Ensure compliance with regulations, manage proposal submissions, develop budgets, and foster relationships i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to financial planning and analysis. You will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and providing decision support across business segments while collaborating with le...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$65K - $121K *

Elevate Purchase to Pay operations by driving governance, fostering collaboration, and implementing continuous improvements to ensure operational excellence in a dynamic environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $116K *

Lead the charge in building and scaling trade compliance programs for global product launches. Drive operational excellence and governance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure sea...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$87K - $131K *

Join a team that's combating digital threats as a DFIR Consultant, leveraging your investigative expertise to support clients through complex security incidents, evidence analysis, and clear communica...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing claims management operations, leveraging technology and analytics. Manage a high-performing team across multiple lines of business, ensuring compliance and quality servic...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $140K *

Champion safety and health programs for high-risk construction phases in hyper-scale AI data centers, ensuring compliance and leading initiatives to drive continuous improvement on-site during crucial...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive the global operational leadership of clinical trials, overseeing execution and vendor management to deliver quality study data on time. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide mentor...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$69K - $130K *

Drive land acquisition strategies by identifying opportunities, managing due diligence, and collaborating with stakeholders to navigate deals and meet market demands while ensuring compliance and oper...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $125K *

Drive growth and performance by managing sales in multiple states through a distributor network, focusing on new business and key accounts while ensuring effective territory management and customer re...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$98K - $206K *

Empower cross-functional teams by managing M365 services, ensuring effective operations, and facilitating smooth communication with stakeholders while implementing data security measures and best prac...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate clinical research by assisting with study design, medical monitoring, and compliance to ensure effective execution of clinical trials and contribute positively to patient outcomes in alignment...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $200K *

Grow your career by leading 24/7 remote operations, ensuring critical infrastructure reliability across a national data center portfolio while building a high-performing team in an innovative environm...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining procurement by leading proposal prep, contract negotiations, and stakeholder engagement, driving strategic sourcing and supplier management for essential goods and servic...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping public sector sales strategy while driving multi-year contracts with law enforcement. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to expand market share and tackle meaningful cha...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$64K - $120K *

Lead client relationships as you manage accounts, perform coverage analysis, and negotiate with carriers to deliver tailored insurance solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance service quality and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.