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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$75K - $106K *

Manage loan documentation processes and closing activities to facilitate seamless transactions in commercial real estate. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with underwriting requireme...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Elevate your career as a Sr. Workday Reporting Consultant, driving client success through innovative reporting solutions while leading multiple implementations. Collaborate across teams to optimize Wo...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $225K *

Lead the charge in global market access, driving strategies for pricing and reimbursement. Manage consulting teams while delivering high-quality projects, fostering client relationships, and supportin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$205K - $273K *

Join a high-impact leadership team to drive revenue growth, forge strategic partnerships, and optimize global account performance while managing flagship pharmaceutical and CTL accounts, ensuring deli...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $198K *

Innovate and lead IT enablement projects across Finance, Legal, and HR, ensuring alignment with broader business strategies. Balance direct leadership of high-risk initiatives with coaching for tactic...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $334K *

Drive strategic transformation within multi-disciplinary teams, steering successful client engagements across sectors while fostering growth, innovation, and C-suite relationships...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$110K - $145K *

Advance revenue growth by managing retail accounts, executing account plans, and optimizing trade investments to strengthen market share, while fostering executive relationships and identifying new bu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$172K - $222K *

Manage comprehensive financial crime investigations, ensuring compliance with US regulations while coordinating with global teams on risk management and crime prevention strategies. Utilize data analy...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $189K *

Lead mission-critical systems support as a TAK Operations Specialist. Ensure seamless deployments, maintain system reliability, and enhance operational decision-making through expert administration an...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $176K *

Grow logistics and trade operations, ensuring smooth distribution processes from product planning to compliance, focusing on enhancing supply chain efficiency and delivering quality service. Collabora...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $155K *

Join a team that's passionate about payroll excellence! Oversee full-cycle payroll for a diverse U.S. workforce, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and operational efficiency while driving continuous impr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading global clinical projects in respiratory and immunology. Manage timelines, teams, and client relationships to ensure quality and compliance in drug development and clinical...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by implementing critical backup solutions, ensuring data integrity, and managing enterprise systems for federal agencies. Join a team focused on IT modernization and data protect...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $183K *

Empower a global SRE function supporting a SaaS platform in Government. Contribute to reliability, observability, and incident response within a collaborative engineering team while honing your skills...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $120K *

Drive project success by managing cost data, coordinating resources, and analyzing performance metrics to ensure on-budget completion. Collaborate with engineering and field teams while mitigating ris...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $105K *

Lead the charge in hospital billing operations by driving accuracy, compliance, and performance excellence. Manage teams and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize revenue cycle processes and foste...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$145K - $156K *

Lead the charge in building innovative MVPs as a skilled Lead System Engineer. Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies while managing a dynamic offshore team and collaborating with stakeholder...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $277K *

Join a team that's transforming preconstruction by leveraging deep industry insights to help clients modernize workflows. As a trusted SME, you'll support strategic sales opportunities and drive measu...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of data center construction by overseeing multiple project teams. Lead end-to-end construction operations, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering strong partner...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$91K - $137K *

Discover your potential as a vital bridge between IT and business, driving technology strategies, enhancing collaboration, and ensuring optimal ROI on IT investments through effective relationship man...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cybersecurity by leading global defense strategies. Oversee threat detection, incident response, and cloud security, while fostering innovation within a high-i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $172K *

Join a team that empowers customers through tailored engagement and drives growth. You will manage customer relationships, enhance their knowledge, and optimize their success with strategic insights a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$118K - $186K *

Join a team committed to delivering exceptional legal defense in personal injury claims, focusing on comprehensive legal research, preparing critical documentation, and engaging actively in court proc...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $140K *

Champion innovative health IT solutions by converting Medicare policies into actionable requirements. Collaborate with agile teams to enhance software products, ensuring compliance and user satisfacti...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Drive the global networking strategy and operations, ensuring seamless connectivity and security across diverse environments. Engage in vendor management, financial oversight, and technical leadership...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.