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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$139K - $188K *

Elevate contract management by leading negotiations, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration among teams to drive strategic outcomes and satisfy client needs while mentoring a team of contrac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$139K - $188K *

Innovate strategies in contract management, leading negotiations and compliance to optimize business operations while supporting client objectives. Utilize expertise to effectively guide a dedicated t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $108K *

Lead the contract closeout process, managing compliance, communication, and project metrics; collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely contract settlements and adherence to...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Transform the future of federal contracting through strategic risk management and compliance. Collaborate across business sectors to enhance contract acquisition while navigating complex regulations a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $145K *

Champion the bid process by leading proposal submissions for diverse construction projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality bids meet deadlines and client expectations while enhancing co...

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2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $150K *

Grow your career with a role focused on contract management, negotiation, and customer relations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance and driving change to achieve projec...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $180K *

Lead the charge in drafting and reviewing contracts, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with stakeholders. Drive enhancements and support negotiations while managing a diverse workload in a f...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$118K - $224K *

Take ownership of cradle-to-grave contract management for a pivotal DoD program, focusing on proposal preparation, negotiation, and administration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $170K *

Drive strategic acquisition efforts by managing complex contracting actions, supporting government stakeholders, and ensuring compliance within the DoD framework. Collaborate to achieve successful pro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Play a key role in managing contracts for significant defense projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, developing proposals, and fostering strong customer relationships to drive business succes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of provider networks by negotiating and managing contracts, enhancing partnerships, and implementing strategic initiatives to drive cost-effective solutions and optimize healthcare de...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $205K *

Unlock your potential by managing the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance legal operations and support business...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $130K *

Transform commercial operations by drafting and negotiating technology agreements. Collaborate cross-functionally to balance legal risks with business objectives in a fast-paced environment while stre...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Transform the future of technology contracts by leading legal operations in a dynamic environment. Drive contract negotiations and streamline processes, enabling commercial success while managing lega...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $110K *

Drive efficient contract management that ensures compliance and enhances innovative solutions in clinical research. Collaborate effectively, analyze terms critically, and guide teams to optimize proce...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Drive the full procurement lifecycle in project delivery, ensuring effective management of contracts and materials through collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal outcomes on glob...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping contractual strategy for innovations in lunar mobility. Collaborate across teams to negotiate, implement, and manage agreements with government entities and industry partner...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Empower the future of lunar mobility by managing contracts and negotiations in a dynamic startup. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and optimize contractual documentation for success...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$127K - $282K *

Contribute to a dynamic team as a legal partner in procurement, shaping processes and mitigating risks while managing high-volume agreements in a fast-paced, innovative environment...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $127K *

Pioneer innovative procurement strategies, integrating negotiations and compliance to deliver maximum value while nurturing supplier relationships and enhancing organizational efficiency through effec...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $127K *

Lead negotiation and contracting strategies, ensuring alignment with internal programs while optimizing supplier relationships and compliance to drive cost efficiency and value for the organization...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $158K *

Join a team that's focused on ensuring precise revenue recognition and accounting compliance. Drive innovations in financial reporting and operational excellence while collaborating across functions t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Manage complex contractual documents to establish business relationships. Collaborate with legal staff and stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations while analyzing contracts for potential ri...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Optimize contract management by leading the full lifecycle from drafting to execution, ensuring compliance with commercial and defense contracts while collaborating across teams to enhance operational...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the Contracts Management function, creating best practices and scalable processes while ensuring compliance and driving operational excellence across the organization...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.