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 - $95K *

Transform your career by providing critical support to real estate transactions. Leverage your analytical skills to manage data and deliver insightful reports, driving success within a national portfo...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Take ownership of the sales tax compliance process, ensuring accurate and timely submissions while collaborating with in-house professionals to implement strategic improvements and provide expert cons...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$184K - $245K *

Drive legal excellence by managing M&A diligence, enhancing contract processes, and strengthening legal operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize deal execution and support acquisition-re...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Inspire client solutions by underwriting complex life insurance risks, ensuring competitive and profitable rates while fostering strong relationships through effective communication and problem-solvin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing workplace safety through expert consulting, organizational change, and innovative Health and Safety solutions, ensuring compliance and excellence in diverse client environ...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Drive the development of technical documentation and requirements for IRT projects, partnering with clients and technical teams to deliver solutions that meet complex clinical study protocols and enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $128K *

Shape the future of information security by joining our dynamic Governance, Risk, and Compliance team. Utilize your expertise to enhance security practices, manage compliance, and ensure risk mitigati...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $132K *

Lead the charge in managing complex airport security projects, overseeing all phases from planning to execution. Collaborate with TSA and stakeholders to ensure timely installation and compliance whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$79K - $90K *

Oversee the management of Long Term Care claims, ensuring eligibility, communicating with stakeholders, and facilitating resolutions in a remote, fast-paced environment while maintaining compliance wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $230K *

Elevate business growth by identifying and capturing new opportunities in the commercial nuclear fuel cycle. Collaborate with customers and partners to develop strategic plans and drive successful bus...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $185K *

Join a team that's redefining labor relations within the US business units. Lead negotiations, provide expert guidance, and manage union relationships to ensure optimal labor strategies that enhance o...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $163K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic partnerships and business growth in cybersecurity services. Engage with high-level government stakeholders to generate opportunities and enhance the company’s mark...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $130K *

Champion the design and deployment of AI-driven solutions, linking data engineering and application development to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency in financial services, while colla...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $121K *

Elevate patient care by managing mobile clinical research projects, ensuring timely delivery and efficient communication across diverse teams. Drive quality solutions through effective training, risk...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $157K *

Innovate cutting-edge software solutions while collaborating in an Agile environment. Play a key role in all phases of development, from design to deployment, ensuring high-quality code and practices...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$171K - $256K *

Join a team that's driving customer success through strategic account management, innovative solutions, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance satisfaction and profitability across diverse cust...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$67K - $114K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative solutions for federal projects as a Business Analyst, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency through ServiceNow and Agile methodologie...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $125K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and foster supplier relationships to optimize marketing and professional services procurement. Influence organization-wide strategies, ensuring compliance and valu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Transform privacy compliance by developing a robust program that ensures adherence to regulations while fostering collaboration across departments and educating teams on best practices...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

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

$100K - $150K *

Drive revenue growth by managing strategic channel accounts, executing joint sales plans, and enhancing programmatic demand generation, while collaborating with sales teams to optimize pipeline and pe...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $176K *

Optimize business development strategies and contract management for federal GWAC and IDIQ vehicles to drive revenue growth and maintain compliance through detailed analysis and collaboration with sta...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Lead the corporate security program across diverse office, lab, and manufacturing sites, ensuring employee safety and asset protection through strategic policies, comprehensive security measures, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Analyze vendor trends to enhance care cost management and member satisfaction. Lead root cause analysis for payment integrity issues and support project development with healthcare partners, ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $194K *

Join a team that's focused on underwriting complex Excess Casualty risks while leveraging strong broker relationships to deliver exceptional client solutions in a collaborative environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $151K *

Elevate your sales career by driving revenue growth and fostering client relationships. As a key player, you will implement strategic approaches to support the expansion of market share while managing...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   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.