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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$104K - $130K *

Champion project success by managing the full project lifecycle, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring timely delivery within budget in mission-critical environments. Drive innovation and eff...

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1 week ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in optimizing the commercial legal function, managing complex deal cycles while mentoring a growing team. Influence and streamline processes that drive revenue growth in a fast-paced...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Manage and expand a diverse portfolio of accounts while driving sales and implementing strategies for business growth. Collaborate with practice leadership and utilize proprietary systems to enhance t...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $245K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, leading critical federal initiatives. Drive strategic program execution, manage risks, and collaborate with teams to achieve mission goals while ensuring co...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$262K - $295K *

Shape the future of legal strategy in a dynamic biotech environment, providing critical counsel to Commercial and Medical Affairs teams. Drive compliance, mitigate risks, and support product launches...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance workflow efficiency as a VDC Engineer, responsible for coordinating and managing VDC systems in construction. You'll collaborate with teams to optimize project implementatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Drive compliance excellence by leading global trade investigations and enhancing organizational integrity through root cause analysis and corrective action development...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing clinical trial agreements, providing expert analysis and negotiation to ensure compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams for contract success...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in land acquisition and right of way negotiations, managing legalities and ensuring compliance with permits and regulations while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Thri...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at a growing team by managing procurement activities, driving project delivery, and optimizing supplier performance across diverse locations, ensuring cost, quality, and schedule g...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $95K *

Join us to lead the right of way initiatives, managing land agreements, permits, and negotiations while ensuring compliance with legal standards and maintaining strong relationships with landowners fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

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

$175K - $220K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic legal advisor, ensuring compliance across technology transactions, privacy, employment, and M&A while driving efficiency through legal operations and AI inno...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$86K - $143K *

Elevate efficiency by managing transportation logistics and ensuring on-time delivery for projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimize costs, and develop end-to-end logistics solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $120K *

Elevate compliance standards by leading regulatory projects in a dynamic iGaming environment. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure adherence to legal requirements while driving innovative solution...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$165K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse federal construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget compliance, and high-quality outcomes. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams while upholding saf...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$180K - $250K *

Shape the future of our legal strategy by building a robust legal function to support growth. Partner with the executive team, manage risk, and streamline legal operations while fostering a culture of...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$190K - $215K *

Join a dynamic team to elevate commercial legal functions, driving agile, scalable practices while partnering across departments to facilitate deals and support product growth, all while leveraging mo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $130K *

Accelerate revenue operations by managing systems and processes to optimize sales, marketing, and customer success. Analyze financial data and forecasting to ensure accuracy and drive efficiency acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

Shape the future of technology-driven manufacturing as a Project Manager, overseeing project execution, quality assurance, and team leadership to optimize operations, ensure budget compliance, and dri...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $146K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of clinical outsourcing by managing vendor relationships, negotiating complex agreements, and supporting clinical trials to enhance operational excellence and dri...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Optimize project delivery by overseeing solar site civil and mechanical activities. Develop relationships through effective communication and ensure compliance with quality standards while managing in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Join us to manage the full contract lifecycle in IT sourcing, from drafting to execution, ensuring compliance with organizational policies while collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving v...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Shape strategic provider contracting initiatives by leading negotiations, optimizing value-based agreements, and enhancing operational performance with critical healthcare partners to achieve network...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $225K *

Transform compliance strategies for energy providers by leading robust NERC O&P and CIP initiatives that ensure reliability and security of the electric grid, fostering a culture of adherence to regul...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $145K *

Join our dynamic team to enhance Cribl data solutions, optimize data processes, and ensure high-performance infrastructure support while managing large-scale logging systems for top-tier operations...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.