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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$230K - $297K *

Transform the legal landscape of crypto capital markets by supporting complex transactions, partnering with global teams to drive innovative solutions that enhance revenue and mitigate risk in a rapid...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by integrating security practices into the development lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support CI/CD automation, enhance application security, and drive continuo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing BIM technology and standards for multi-discipline projects. Collaborate with MEP Engineers, lead training initiatives, and improve workflows. Enhance efficien...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Empower your legal career by providing expert counsel on complex healthcare regulations. Collaborate with diverse teams to navigate Medicaid, Medicare, and business contracts while ensuring compliance...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $120K *

Unlock potential by managing comprehensive cost estimates for diverse projects. Collaborate with stakeholders, analyze costs, and ensure accurate forecasts throughout the project lifecycle, while cont...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $275K *

Shape the future of federal contracting by developing compliance strategies, overseeing risk management, and leading cross-functional initiatives to strengthen organizational capabilities in governmen...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$74K - $124K *

Join a team that drives impactful financial management solutions for federal operations, providing critical analysis, regulatory guidance, and support in accounting functions to enhance overall effici...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Lead the global privacy program, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices while managing cross-functional teams to translate privacy strategies into actionable policies and operational...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$220K - $331K *

Lead and transform a major NASA Communications contract, ensuring effective integration of operations, management, and innovation in support of diverse missions while maintaining high performance and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$63K - $117K *

Join our team to independently lead sourcing initiatives, enhancing indirect procurement strategies while supporting lifecycle processes and driving process improvements across various spend categorie...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Manage supplier relationships and oversee purchasing execution to enhance team performance and drive continuous improvement, ensuring compliance and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders in...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Optimize supply chain strategies within Mechanical Fabrication by leading a dynamic team. Propel category performance through market analysis, supplier management, and innovative solutions that align...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$174K - $220K *

Lead the charge in evolving a cutting-edge pentest management platform. Drive product definition and delivery while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure customer insights shape our inno...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $120K *

Join a team that ensures project excellence through quality leadership, owner advocacy, and proactive risk management. Your expertise in construction management will drive compliance, efficiency, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of enterprise sales by partnering with leaders to enhance strategic selling practices, coach high-impact negotiations, and elevate team performance across diverse market landscape for...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career with this Senior Estimator role, where you'll leverage your expertise to prepare accurate construction budgets, analyze project specifications, and team up with project management...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare by negotiating network participation agreements, managing relationships with payers, and ensuring compliance. Leverage your experience to lead contract lifec...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$63K - $111K *

Engage in a dynamic role supporting corporate legal operations across litigation, financial management, and governance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes and ensure compliance while l...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by overseeing site contracts and negotiations for clinical studies. Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure compliance and effective communication, driving project succ...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Manage third-party vendor performance for clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with GCP and ICH guidelines. Coordinate cross-functional teams and oversee budgets while maintaining quality se...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $163K *

Shape impactful financial solutions by providing advisory support, ensuring compliance, and enhancing federal financial management operations through expert analysis and guidance to drive efficiency a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$125K - $225K *

Advance on-site field construction management, ensuring project milestones are met through effective planning, administration, and engineering oversight. Lead teams while maintaining quality standards...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Engage in clinical monitoring and site management, ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines. Collaborate with sites to guarantee data reliability and subject safety, while fostering effective commu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $158K *

Pioneer identity and access management initiatives within a critical DoD program. Drive cutting-edge Zero Trust architecture and optimize user access for heightened security in a complex enterprise en...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $158K *

Join a key role in strengthening security for a large DoD program through optimal identity lifecycle management, advanced IAM technologies, and Zero Trust implementation, ensuring compliance and enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 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.