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.
$74K - $110K *
Empower contract management excellence by overseeing subcontracting processes, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiencies in contract lifecycle management through collaboration and strategic priori...
3 weeks ago
$74K - $110K *
Transform subcontracting operations by enhancing contract management, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive process improvements...
3 weeks ago
$105K - $120K *
Unlock the potential of M&A transactions as you review critical documents, ensuring clarity of obligations and terms. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver precision in our proprietary database whi...
6 days ago
Sr Analyst Contract Management
$90K - $115K *
Lead contract negotiations and manage risk through strategic execution. Partner with cross-functional teams to draft agreements, ensure compliance, and leverage innovative technologies for continuous...
3 weeks ago
$74K - $110K *
Manage and optimize subcontracting processes, ensuring contract compliance and risk mitigation while supporting the implementation of Contract Lifecycle Management across multiple projects...
3 weeks ago
$74K - $110K *
Drive subcontracting efficiency and governance while supporting contract lifecycle management. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify risks and streamline processes across multiple projects, ensuri...
3 weeks ago
$74K - $110K *
Unlock your potential by managing subcontracting processes, enhancing documentation governance, and supporting contract lifecycle management. Engage with stakeholders to mitigate risks, ensure complia...
3 weeks ago
$74K - $110K *
Drive subcontracting excellence by managing contract lifecycle processes, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks. Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize tasks, resolve issues, and enhance docu...
3 weeks ago
$74K - $110K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance contract management, mitigate risks, and support subcontract negotiations while driving efficiency across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment...
3 weeks ago
$74K - $110K *
Lead contract management efforts to streamline operations, enhance governance, and ensure compliance within the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) framework while supporting subcontracting workflows...
3 weeks ago
$74K - $110K *
Champion efficient subcontracting processes, enhance contract governance, and support CLM implementation. Prioritize risk management and stakeholder engagement to optimize outcomes across multiple pro...
3 weeks ago
$93K - $114K *
Lead the invoice validation process and ensure compliance for contracts. Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues. Utilize Salesforce and SAP for effective management and communic...
1 week ago
$100K - $160K *
Optimize labor compliance processes for certified payroll projects, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations. Collaborate with teams to assess risks, implement corrective actions, and maint...
2 weeks ago
Senior Construction Purchasing Agent I, MILCON
$90K - $120K *
Lead the charge in procurement for military construction projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards while managing bidding and subcontracting to optimize cost and performance on complex con...
2 weeks ago
Contracts Manager (Top Secret Clearance Required)
$107K - $204K *
Champion collaborative contract management by guiding government and commercial transactions, optimizing negotiations, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance. Leverage strong communication skills t...
Yesterday
Contracts Manager (Top Secret Clearance Required)
$107K - $204K *
Transform the contracts landscape by leveraging your expertise in government and commercial contracting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to negotiate, manage, and execute contracts. Shape stra...
Yesterday
Contracts Manager (Top Secret Clearance Required)
$107K - $204K *
Inspire contract excellence as a Contracts Manager, collaborating with teams to navigate complex agreements, ensure compliance, and foster customer relations in a dynamic, innovative environment. Elev...
Yesterday
$90K - $150K *
Deliver high-impact contract management, ensuring fast-paced negotiations and compliance across a diverse range of commercial agreements, while collaborating seamlessly with internal teams to drive ef...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $150K *
Accelerate your career by managing high-stakes commercial contracts. Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline legal operations, ensuring precision and speed in deal execution for a growing company...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $150K *
Champion the operational backbone of commercial contracting, supporting negotiations of diverse agreements while ensuring smooth deal execution and proactive risk management within a dynamic legal tea...
3 weeks ago
Specialist Contracts - Legal Review
$68K - $111K *
Collaborate to review key legal documents, ensuring compliance and consistency across various agreements while acting as a gatekeeper for internal approvals in a fast-paced environment...
Reposted 5 days ago
$107K - $204K *
Join a team that's enabling cutting-edge missile development by managing complex contracts, ensuring compliance, and fostering partnerships. Your expertise will guide negotiations and drive success wi...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Contracts Manager - Maritime & Strategic Systems Business Area
$209K - $215K *
Lead the charge in managing critical contracts, guiding a team of professionals, and ensuring compliance with regulations while driving business success and fostering innovation in contract management...
1 week ago
Senior Counsel Defense Contracts, Legal
$120K - $150K *
Transform government contracting by providing expert legal counsel on compliance with FAR, DFARS, and cybersecurity obligations. Collaborate with internal teams and government agencies to ensure regul...
1 week ago
Senior Counsel Defense Contracts, Legal
$120K - $160K *
Partner with us to provide expert legal counsel on government contracting, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and CMMC. Support contract negotiations and liaise with federal agencies to navigate reg...
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.