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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$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to provide comprehensive regulatory support across clinical, submission, and post-approval phases for pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with global regulations while man...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Champion robust contract management for key hydroelectric projects, ensuring effective negotiation and stakeholder collaboration from bid through project completion. Drive strategies that mitigate ris...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$99K - $120K *

Partner with us to lead critical building automation systems' integration projects, providing technical expertise and support throughout the installation and commissioning phases. Your role will ensur...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$126K - $196K *

Champion C-PACE financing transactions by providing expert legal counsel, overseeing drafting, due diligence, and collaboration on complex real estate transactions to drive successful outcomes across...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Develop actionable insights by engineering interactive dashboards and data visualizations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance analytical efforts, ensuring data integrity and supportin...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $266K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional construction management services for a major U.S. Army program. Manage complex task orders, ensure compliance, and engage stakeholders while enhancing team pe...

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1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that coordinates multidisciplinary BIM models for mission-critical facilities. You will enhance design quality and reduce project risk by collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to s...

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Reposted 1 week ago

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

$120K - $144K *

Drive excellence in managing large-scale construction programs, ensuring alignment with client goals while overseeing multiple teams and fostering innovative practices to optimize performance and miti...

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Reposted 2 days ago

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

$99K - $120K *

Unlock project excellence by overseeing commissioning processes in mission-critical environments. Leverage expertise in construction management to ensure impeccable quality, compliance, and operationa...

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1 week ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Transform the delivery of legal services by leading operations with a focus on productivity, client relationships, and team engagement. Drive process standardization, resource management, and strategi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $120K *

Join a dynamic legal team to manage commercial contracts and support internal stakeholders. Develop your legal expertise while collaborating with various business areas and providing practical solutio...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$78K - $99K *

Transform your career as an IBP Analyst, balancing supply and demand globally. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive inventory allocation, enhance demand planning, and optimize financial objectives...

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1 week ago

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

$159K - $273K *

Champion complex client contract negotiations, providing strategic legal advice and risk management to executives while leading high-stakes agreements in the healthcare and PBM sectors. Collaborate wi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $140K *

Contribute to optimizing project performance tracking for global data center construction. Collaborate with teams to gather, analyze, and report on project data, developing KPIs and tools that enhance...

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1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement processes and vendor management, ensuring streamlined operations while developing a high-performing team to enhance organizational effectiveness and support s...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by contributing to the financial management of DoD programs, ensuring compliance and accuracy in Foreign Military Sales processes while guiding clients in case reconciliation and...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic leadership in global health supply chain management, ensuring reliable access to reproductive health commodities through innovative tools and partnerships, whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of finance. Provide strategic legal guidance on revolutionary blockchain-enabled financial products while collaborating across departments to drive business growt...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to drive purchasing processes, focusing on builder relations, financial analysis, and program growth. Your expertise will shape the future of home constructi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$61K - $102K *

Unlock procurement excellence by executing strategic commodity plans, enhancing supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvements to meet delivery, quality, and cost targets. Collaborate cro...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $154K *

Transform government pricing strategies by managing client relations and ensuring accurate federal drug price calculations while mentoring a team of analysts and providing expert guidance in complianc...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of enterprise application stability by administering Deltek Costpoint and associated platforms. Collaborate with teams on technical issues while ensuring compliance and operational ex...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$64K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence in Employee Health and Benefits by guiding projects, enhancing processes, and collaborating with teams to achieve quality and efficiency goals while supporting firm growth...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing contracts and budgets, ensuring compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and facilitate vendor negotiations. Drive process improveme...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Lead strategic projects and client engagements globally, ensuring timely delivery, quality standards, and optimal resource management. Collaborate with teams to address complex challenges while drivin...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 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.