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 - $130K *

Drive project success and enhance customer experience by managing multiple engagements. Balance people leadership and operational oversight to ensure delivery quality, mitigate risks, and guide teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$147K - $246K *

Develop engaging technical content to empower customers and internal stakeholders. Collaborate with teams to create guidance on products while embracing new technologies and challenges in a dynamic en...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $111K *

Lead the charge in managing complex equity data projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance for critical transactions. Collaborate with clients and teams to drive process improvements and automation in...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $169K *

Engage in leading program management efforts for cutting-edge maritime systems, shaping strategic initiatives, overseeing multi-site projects, and fostering team development while ensuring alignment w...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $150K *

Join a team that's building resilient infrastructure for a global medical AI platform. Apply your SRE expertise to enhance performance, reduce toil, and refine incident response, making a meaningful i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $168K *

Deliver innovative Optical Networking solutions, guiding customers through design, implementation, and support while maximizing technology benefits, mitigating risks, and ensuring seamless operational...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $150K *

Optimize structural design processes by leading projects and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Utilize your expertise in high voltage and industrial structures to deliver innovative solution...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Elevate your career as you shape operational excellence across teams, drive scalable processes, and leverage insights to power our go-to-market strategies. This pivotal role enhances business performa...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $165K *

Deliver hands-on technical leadership for a high-performing engineering team. Set standards, mentor engineers, and manage architecture in developing innovative solutions for a federal digital processi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Drive your career forward by leading business development for vital lifecycle and support initiatives. You will manage the full acquisition process while overseeing a team to achieve strategic growth...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Develop high-quality cloud-native software solutions and secure automated deployments. Collaborate across engineering teams to design, maintain, and optimize cloud infrastructures supporting mission-c...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $200K *

Engage with key stakeholders to drive growth initiatives in Lifecycle and Support Business. Lead a team in managing opportunities from identification to proposal submission, ensuring competitive strat...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Transform infrastructure support by overseeing network hardware and cyber operations, ensuring efficient system management and deployment of innovative technologies within a dynamic organization focus...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage client invoicing, collections, and performance metrics. Utilize your strong communication and organizational skills to enhance workflow efficiency and foster client r...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $128K *

Transform the healthcare payment integrity landscape by leading product strategy and analytics for fraud detection solutions, ensuring impactful delivery and cross-team collaboration within a fast-pac...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$168K - $252K *

Unlock your potential by fostering relationships with consultants and brokers to drive market growth. Collaborate across teams to educate stakeholders on value propositions and enhance consultant-led...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$147K - $273K *

Grow your career with a leading Customer Success team, managing enterprise accounts and enhancing client relationships through innovative strategies and coaching. Drive measurable outcomes and foster...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security for Falcon Complete customers. In this role, you'll leverage your technical and customer management skills to assess and improve client security post...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $157K *

Transform operational efficiency at NA Manufacturing sites by executing Rapid Improvement projects. Lead cross-functional teams using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive significant process improvem...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of packaging and labeling operations by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing product lifecycle management through effective collaboration with...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming the legal industry by driving AI adoption. As a key player, you'll manage inbound leads, schedule demos, and close deals, helping legal teams gain a competitive edge. Y...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Transform utility-scale PV and BESS project design by leading conceptual development and ensuring alignment with performance targets, commercial competitiveness, and industry codes for successful proj...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $120K *

Shape the future of paid search strategy and client management, driving performance and growth for enterprise accounts while leading a dedicated team and fostering strong client relationships...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's transforming spaces through innovative interior design solutions. Utilize your expertise from concept to execution as you collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring impactfu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

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

$138K - $207K *

Join our Systems Engineering Team to empower channel partners with technical sales and support of Ruckus networking solutions, engaging customers and ensuring exceptional design and training for optim...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.