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 - $150K *

Drive category strategies for Steel & Non-Ferrous Metals, managing $250M in spend. Lead sourcing initiatives to enhance quality, service, and cost-effectiveness while achieving key performance targets...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $220K *

Help us drive compliance innovation in product development. Leverage AI tools to ensure seamless integration of regulatory standards from ideation to launch while maintaining a risk-aware culture that...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Innovate your career by leading high-voltage substation design projects. This remote role offers a clear pathway to supervisory positions through team collaboration and client engagement, while ensuri...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $180K *

Advance your career by testing cutting-edge Fixed Income trading systems. Join a dynamic team to ensure quality assurance for automated and manual testing in a fast-paced environment that demands prec...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining contract management by overseeing strategic architecture and integrating advanced technologies. As a leader, you'll drive the vision for global execution, delivering inno...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $175K *

Help us elevate projects to new heights by leading diverse teams and optimizing processes to deliver exceptional outcomes. Your leadership will inspire excellence and drive impactful project managemen...

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Reposted 1 week ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Elevate project management excellence by leading diverse teams, ensuring safety, and fostering partnerships. Drive progress through proactive problem-solving and strategic collaboration, enhancing you...

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1 week ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Innovate as you lead complex project implementations for public safety clients, coordinating cross-functional teams while managing scope, budget, and risks to ensure successful project deliveries from...

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Yesterday

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

$120K - $150K *

Create and operationalize a comprehensive insurance revenue cycle for behavioral health. Lead processes from eligibility verification to payment collection, focusing on multi-state expansion and compl...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $190K *

Join our dynamic Power team to lead structural engineering projects, collaborating with professionals to deliver innovative solutions on high voltage substations and transmission lines, while ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

$140K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of power infrastructure. As a Senior/Lead Structural Engineer, you'll oversee projects, ensuring quality designs and timelines while collaborating with multidisci...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

$183K - $263K *

Drive innovation as a Signal and Power Integrity Technical Lead, developing next-gen ASIC packaging. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal signal integrity and lead engineering excellence in high-p...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$111K - $187K *

Champion innovative sourcing strategies by collaborating with engineering and operations to ensure seamless supply chain management and drive cost-effective solutions in a dynamic remote setting...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Manage and coordinate diverse project teams to successfully deliver complex software implementations for public safety clients, ensuring effective communication and adherence to scope, schedule, and b...

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Yesterday

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

$75K - $95K *

Advance your career as you oversee clinical research finances, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and transparent operations. Partner with diverse teams to negotiate budgets and enhance operational work...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$156K - $208K *

Elevate your career by leading the transformation of a contingent workforce program. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance processes and develop governance strategies, ensuring operational excell...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$158K - $220K *

Unlock potential by engaging hematology and oncology professionals to support product goals and drive revenue. Collaborate with various partners to meet customer needs and deliver compliant results ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $117K *

Engineer innovative marine structures and ensure stability for naval crafts. Leverage technical expertise to conduct structural analyses and maintain compliance with maritime standards in a collaborat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $150K *

Join a dedicated team to enhance Veteran financial tools through full-stack development. You'll design, build, and optimize robust applications, ensuring a positive, lasting impact for millions of use...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $244K *

Lead innovation as a Senior Value Advisor, driving strategic value management initiatives and engaging with senior executives to enhance Atlassian’s customer success and tools development across diver...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$136K - $204K *

Pioneer innovative project management for large-scale system projects. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency, ensure delivery meets strategic goals, and strengthen stakeholder...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

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

$125K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining security in tech. As a pivotal member of our Security team, you’ll develop scalable security protocols, manage vital security operations, and educate staff on best practi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower our Platform Engineering team as you enhance infrastructure tools and scalability, driving automation and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support innovative solutions a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $216K *

Champion third-party risk management by developing and executing robust processes to enhance vendor security and compliance while collaborating cross-functionally to mitigate potential risks effective...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $180K *

Lead complex pharmacovigilance studies, providing strategic statistical guidance and mentorship while collaborating with cross-functional teams to generate high-quality real-world evidence...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.