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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$90K - $110K *

Join us to drive product execution and enhancements in a dynamic environment. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize features, align product strategies, and leverage user insight...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$118K - $195K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by delivering strategic automation solutions. Leverage your technical expertise and leadership skills to solve client challenges and promote the adoption of Red H...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Lead product innovation by owning PayBox end-to-end, driving AI payment experiences and integrations in a high-paced start-up environment while collaborating closely with a focused team to solve criti...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $187K *

Shape the future of project management by driving sales growth through strategic qualification, relationship building, and collaboration across teams to fulfill capital project needs and enhance custo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $170K *

Explore an exciting opportunity in business development focusing on data center solutions. Lead sales efforts, foster customer relationships, and drive go-to-market strategies while working remotely a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $145K *

Shape the future of claims management by leading a team of adjusters, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing processes for complex Master Policy TLL and Contents Claims. Drive department effic...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $140K *

Lead Red Team initiatives to emulate threat actors, enhancing client security by assessing vulnerabilities and advising executives on strategic improvements based on findings across various platforms...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $196K *

Grow your career with our energized advisory team, delivering innovative Workday Financial solutions while streamlining client processes and enhancing governance across projects such as Financial Acco...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $260K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple Staff Counsel activities, overseeing the defense of lawsuits while guiding a team of attorneys and support staff. Ensure excellent legal representation in liabilit...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$185K - $235K *

Partner with us to lead estimating efforts for complex civil infrastructure projects, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in project proposals. Collaborate with teams to analyze impacts and drive success...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$118K - $180K *

Contribute to enhancing the quality standards of electrical systems in heavy industrial construction projects, ensuring compliance and peak performance while fostering collaboration with contractors a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Champion complex projects by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely, budget-compliant delivery, and effective communication with stakeholders while mentoring junior team members for successfu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$118K - $186K *

Champion legal expertise by defending cases in New York courts while engaging in comprehensive research, motions, and advocacy. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure quality legal representation...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale clinical projects across multiple countries, ensuring high-quality deliverables are achieved on time and within budget, while fostering effective communication...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading diverse global projects, ensuring quality deliverables, and managing project teams while enhancing client relationships and driving business development initiatives acro...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive high-quality pharmacovigilance studies by independently designing analyses, leading complex research projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to generate impactful real-world evid...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $166K *

Champion large-scale construction projects while traveling extensively to provide oversight, coordination, and quality assurance for the FAA. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure regulatory...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$96K - $144K *

Contribute to strategic solutions in primary market research, collaborating with teams to analyze data, develop research materials, and present insights that address critical client questions in the l...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$259K - $388K *

Drive your career forward as a strategic IP advisor, shaping global patent strategies and supporting corporate development and acquisitions for innovative biopharmaceutical solutions while maximizing...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Drive sales excellence by leading full-cycle efforts, engaging stakeholders, and closing enterprise deals while fostering collaboration and continuously improving strategies in a dynamic environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $120K *

Execute comprehensive event management strategies for global trade exhibitions, ensuring effective vendor coordination and logistics. Drive attendance and performance metrics across multiple events to...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing IT asset management through ServiceNow. You will enhance software and hardware operations, ensure compliance, and drive efficiency in asset discovery while collaborating...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Empower national security through optimizing IT asset management on the ServiceNow platform. Join a mission-driven team to enhance compliance and efficiency in software and hardware asset management f...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform client operations by designing and deploying Agentforce AI agents. Leverage Salesforce expertise to drive value through effective solution strategies, collaboration, and innovative configura...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$73K - $147K *

Elevate your career by managing product lines and services, driving growth through strategic market analysis, vendor relations, and training initiatives. Lead product marketing and enhance customer en...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.