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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$88K - $105K *

Elevate contract administration by leading efforts in compliance and support for Federal contracts. Serve as a subject matter expert and drive continuous improvement within a dynamic team environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Explore an exciting opportunity to provide expert federal contract administration, supporting compliance and project delivery while collaborating with various stakeholders across the contract lifecycl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Help us drive federal contract success by providing expert contract administration and compliance support for complex projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure contract requirements are met th...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Champion proactive contract administration excellence, supporting complex federal contracts throughout their lifecycle by partnering with program and project managers to ensure compliance and successf...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of federal contracting by independently managing complex contracts and supporting project delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and continuous improve...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Empower federal contract administration by expertly managing complex contracts, ensuring compliance, and enhancing collaboration with program managers throughout the lifecycle, while leading process i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance federal contract administration for complex agreements, supporting program and project managers throughout the contract lifecycle. Utilize your expertise to ensure complianc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Optimize federal contract administration for diverse contracts, ensuring compliance and effective project delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance procedures and share expertise, i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of federal contract management by providing critical administration support for complex and specialized contracts. Collaborate with project managers to ensure compliance and drive con...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$92K - $110K *

Drive advanced federal contract administration across varied projects, ensuring compliance and supporting project delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, utilizing your expertise to lead im...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Elevate contract administration by coordinating with federal stakeholders to manage complex contracts, ensuring compliance and efficiency throughout the contract lifecycle. Contribute expertise and le...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Unlock your potential in a senior role, overseeing complex federal contracts. Collaborate with federal and internal stakeholders, providing expert support and ensuring compliance throughout the contra...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in advanced contract administration for federal agreements, ensuring compliance and effective collaboration with Program Managers. Drive continuous improvement while serving as a subje...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Drive federal contract administration activities, ensuring compliance and excellence across project lifecycles. Provide expert guidance, lead training initiatives, and enhance processes to support pro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Oversee the comprehensive administration of federal contracts, ensuring compliance and effective project delivery while serving as a subject matter expert. Collaborate with project managers for contra...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Lead advanced contract administration for federal projects by partnering with internal stakeholders. Guide compliance, streamline processes, and oversee contract execution while serving as a federal c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Drive excellence in federal contract administration by managing complex contracts, ensuring compliance, and partnering with internal stakeholders to achieve project goals throughout the contract lifec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $100K *

Advance your career by managing complex federal contracts with diverse teams. Drive negotiation strategies, support proposal activities, and ensure compliance, while building critical connections with...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to administer and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations and corporate policies. Engage proactively in negotiations and risk analyses while hand...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse federal contracts, ensuring compliance and fostering communication with stakeholders while providing expert guidance for proposal activities and negotiations...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Manage federal contracts through all lifecycle stages, ensuring compliance and optimally supporting negotiations. Serve as a liaison with key stakeholders while analyzing contractual risks to drive su...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Lead the administration of federal contracts in a fast-paced environment, ensuring compliance and resolving disputes while collaborating with finance and legal teams to support proposals and negotiati...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer the management of federal contracts, coordinating with clients and internal teams while analyzing risks and achieving contract compliance. Drive negotiations and support proposal efforts to op...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Shape the future of contract management by overseeing diverse federal contracts, leading negotiations, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic environment while collaborating with customers and internal...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Shape the future of federal contracting by managing contracts from proposal to execution, collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and resolution of disputes, all in a dynamic and customer-focu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.