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.
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.
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.
$75K - $95K *
Lead key contract management initiatives, supporting all phases of federal procurement. Collaborate across teams to ensure efficient execution and compliance throughout the contracting lifecycle, whil...
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$70K - $95K *
Shape the future of contract management by overseeing contract lifecycles, ensuring compliance, and driving improvements in data management and policy development while collaborating with internal and...
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$85K - $105K *
Shape your career as a Contracts Specialist, overseeing the full federal contract lifecycle. Collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance and timely execution while managing multiple prio...
2 weeks ago
$70K - $95K *
Lead the charge in contract management and compliance, negotiating agreements to safeguard business interests while collaborating across functions to drive growth and minimize risks. Shape operational...
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$75K - $95K *
Empower contract management excellence through strategic oversight and execution. Drive efficiency and compliance within ongoing acquisition activities while coordinating modifications and financial a...
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$75K - $100K *
Transform your career as you manage contracts in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance and smooth operations while interfacing with various stakeholders to drive success in the defense manufactur...
3 weeks ago
Contract Specialist - Journeyman
$80K - $95K *
Accelerate mission success by expertly managing contracts and supporting innovative defense projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with regulations while delivering agile solutions for...
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$75K - $95K *
Transform your career by supporting critical federal acquisition processes. Join a team focused on cradle-to-grave contracting, leveraging your expertise to ensure compliance and enhance procurement e...
1 week ago
$70K - $95K *
Enhance contract efficacy by overseeing diverse USG DoD contracts. Your expertise will support contract management from proposal to closure, ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams while id...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $140K *
Shape the future of digital identity by managing contract lifecycle activities, negotiating agreements and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in all contract...
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Contracts Specialist - Full Performance
$85K - $158K *
The Contracts Specialist at the NRO will manage all aspects of contract management, including formation, solicitation, negotiations, and administration for various acquisition projects critical to nat...
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$90K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team as a Contracts Specialist, where you'll manage government contracts, ensure compliance, and support proposal efforts while building strong relationships across departments and fost...
4 days ago
Contracts Specialist - Senior/Expert
$143K - $197K *
The NRO is seeking a Senior/Expert Contracts Specialist to oversee acquisitions related to national security, including reconnaissance satellite systems. The role involves leading a team, negotiating...
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$120K - $180K *
Transform complex federal contracts by leading full lifecycle management and strategic negotiations for prime contracts and subcontracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while ensuring complia...
3 days ago
$83K - $102K *
Join our team to oversee complex task order management, ensuring compliance and strategic guidance throughout the lifecycle while collaborating across diverse stakeholders to achieve mission goals eff...
2 weeks ago
$170K - $212K *
Manage the full lifecycle of contracts for federal and commercial projects, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet goals and execute strategic...
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$76K - $95K *
Advance your career by providing expert legal review support across various sectors, focusing on commercial contracts and internal risk policies. Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment wh...
5 days ago
$76K - $95K *
Champion the analysis and negotiation of commercial contracts while ensuring compliance with internal risk policies. Collaborate across sectors to deliver ready support and drive optimal legal outcome...
5 days ago
$76K - $95K *
Lead the charge in providing high-quality legal review and support for commercial contracts across diverse sectors, ensuring alignment with internal risk policies while driving effective negotiations...
5 days ago
$76K - $95K *
Transform your career with this dynamic role that offers expertise in legal review, contract negotiation, and risk analysis, ensuring compliance and supporting diverse business needs across various se...
5 days ago
$76K - $95K *
Join a team that provides crucial legal support by reviewing commercial contracts, ensuring compliance, and implementing risk management policies across diverse sectors. Leverage your expertise in con...
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$76K - $95K *
Partner with us to drive legal excellence by reviewing contracts and supporting risk policies across diverse industries. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to enhance transactional processes and con...
5 days ago
$76K - $95K *
Oversee high-quality legal review and support for commercial contracts across sectors. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and risk mitigation while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced...
5 days ago
$76K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to high-quality legal review and support, optimizing contract processes across various sectors. Your expertise will drive effective risk management and ensure compliance i...
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$90K - $120K *
Manage the complete contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and alignment with business goals. Collaborate with engineering and program management teams to support contract negotiations and administra...
1 week ago
What does a contract specialist do?
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?
Almost every industry requires contract specialists. Popular industries include government, healthcare, technology, and military defense.
How much can a contract specialist earn?
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?
Some key skills include negotiation, attention to detail, understanding of contract laws, excellent communication, and problem-solving abilities.