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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$125K - $172K *

Transform healthcare delivery by managing CDI operations, liaising with vendors, ensuring quality, and fostering staff development. Join a collaborative team to enhance patient care through innovative...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $135K *

Drive client security initiatives by assessing risks, improving controls, and delivering actionable insights. Engage with multiple stakeholders to foster stronger security postures, ensuring timely an...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $185K *

Join a mission-driven team to enhance critical AI/ML solutions for the Army. Drive the full lifecycle of machine learning model integration, collaborating with stakeholders and deploying innovative ap...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic field sales team to drive growth in the aerospace and defense sector, focusing on innovative software solutions for unmanned aerial systems, while fostering relationships and achieving...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $163K *

Take ownership of high-quality designs for T&D substations and systems. Collaborate with engineers, mentor teams, and uphold standards while driving innovative protection solutions through technical l...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Transform analytics practices by leading data integrity initiatives and implementing frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client onboarding experiences and drive effective pa...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $150K *

Optimize contract operations as a Legal Operations Analyst II, collaborating across multiple teams to drive efficiency through technology, improve workflows, and implement scalable tools that empower...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$165K - $170K *

Shape secure cloud operations by leading a technical team focused on AWS and cloud security. Drive detection engineering, incident response, and compliance to ensure robust protection and seamless mis...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $178K *

Champion large-scale capital projects as a technical authority, driving strategic execution, risk management, and portfolio oversight while leading cross-functional teams and fostering continuous impr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $157K *

Champion compliance and integrity in healthcare by leading fraud, waste, and abuse investigations. Drive strategic development of fraud plans alongside state and federal regulations, ensuring proper e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Deliver impactful product management for Marine Systems, guiding products from conception to global market execution while focusing on innovation, customer needs, and cross-functional collaboration to...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $140K *

Transform user experiences in HR services by leveraging human-centered design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and enhance personnel processes, ensuring impactful solutions for dive...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Deliver impactful ERP solutions by managing complex implementations, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring projects align with business objectives while remaining on time and within budget...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower strategic recruitment by partnering with HR and hiring leaders. Drive end-to-end hiring and align talent strategies to support business goals, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining talent acquisition strategies for technical roles. Engage in full lifecycle recruiting, build strong partnerships, and drive diverse hiring initiatives while ensuring com...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$70K - $92K *

Partner with us to enhance data operations by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving improvements in production support processes. Shape...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $145K *

Shape the future of construction by delivering precise mechanical cost estimates. Collaborate with project teams to drive effective cost management for medium to large-scale projects, ensuring success...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $140K *

Advance client success through leadership and support of onboarding, training, and ongoing product adoption, ensuring top-notch user experiences and value from Business Intelligence solutions for stak...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as a trusted technical consultant, guiding customers in leveraging the Pyramid platform for enterprise BI & analytics solutions, driving engagement and developing best practices fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead technical implementation for a transformative data catalog solution, partnering with clients to enhance their data governance initiatives and drive measurable outcomes across industries, showcasi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Analyze and drive compensation strategies by leveraging data insights, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Partner with leadership to support equity and efficiency in compensation pract...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $128K *

Lead a team dedicated to overseeing effective payroll tax operations across multiple states, ensuring compliance and accuracy while managing high-volume employer accounts and fostering continuous impr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data privacy and technology governance by leading legal strategies and providing expert guidance on compliance and innovation, enabling ethical operational effectiveness and risk m...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Empower the management of a knowledge framework to streamline processes, foster collaboration, and enhance organizational performance through innovative tools and effective training...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $110K *

Shape the future of Operations & Maintenance estimating by developing cost-effective proposals, collaborating with teams, and delivering accurate Basis of Estimates aligned with U.S. Government requir...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.