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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$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

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

$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

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

$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

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

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.