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.
Contracts & Procurement Specialist
$90K - $120K *
Champion contract management excellence to enhance procurement strategies and oversee contractor relationships, ensuring optimal service delivery and risk mitigation in a dynamic oil and gas environme...
2 weeks ago
$60K - $105K *
Lead the charge in optimizing contract processes, ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams. Manage the lifecycle of contracts, coordinate activities, and mitigate risks while providing exper...
3 days ago
$104K - $116K *
Unlock your potential by supporting Federal acquisition processes and overseeing cradle-to-grave contract actions. Collaborate closely with Government Contracting Officers to ensure compliance and eff...
3 weeks ago
Contracts Specialist - MICON Group, Inc.
$80K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to effective contract administration for construction projects. This role supports documentation, compliance tracking, and change management, providing valuable exposure t...
2 weeks ago
Contracts Manager (Federal Programs)
$90K - $120K *
Oversee the entire lifecycle of federal contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations, nurturing prime and subcontractor relationships, and supporting proposal development for government projects...
1 week ago
$85K - $140K *
Lead the charge in supporting contract initiatives by drafting key documentation, managing solicitation processes, and ensuring compliance throughout the project lifecycle to drive efficient governmen...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $140K *
Manage compliance and change management processes for large construction projects. Ensure effective claims mitigation and oversee contractual correspondence while guiding team training and maintaining...
2 weeks ago
Contract Manager (Evisort Experience)
$70K - $95K *
Take ownership of contract management processes while ensuring compliance and risk assessment. Collaborate with teams to standardize practices, negotiate agreements, and support CFO projects in a dyna...
Reposted 1 week ago
$75K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing complex DoD contracts, ensuring efficient procurement strategies, cost analysis, and compliance with regulatory standards while training government personnel...
2 weeks ago
$115K *
Lead contract management initiatives, ensuring compliance with policies while negotiating and drafting agreements to protect the company’s interests. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve commercia...
Yesterday
Advanced Contracting Specialist
$90K - $120K *
Take ownership of complex federal acquisition operations, leading and mentoring a team while executing high-value contracts. Collaborate with stakeholders and ensure compliance with regulations to dri...
1 month ago
Advanced Contracting Specialist
$90K - $120K *
Lead advanced contractual strategies and mentor a team of contracting professionals, ensuring compliant and high-value acquisitions within a Department of the Air Force environment...
1 month ago
Advanced Contracting Specialist
$90K - $120K *
Unlock potential by serving as a senior technical contracting resource, leading complex acquisition activities, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with key stakeholders to drive effective feder...
1 month ago
$111K - $196K *
Champion effective contract management by leading and developing a results-driven team, ensuring compliance and strategic execution to support diverse programs and customer needs throughout their life...
4 weeks ago
Contracting Specialist, Journeyman
$75K - $95K *
Advance federal acquisition operations by executing pre- and post-award contracting activities. Collaborate with Air Force Contracting Officers and provide comprehensive support for a diverse portfoli...
1 month ago
Contracting Specialist, Journeyman
$75K - $95K *
Collaborate with Air Force Contracting Officers to manage full-cycle federal acquisitions, ensuring compliance and efficiency across diverse contract types and strategies while maintaining high standa...
1 month ago
Contracting Specialist, Journeyman
$75K - $95K *
Join a team that's committed to optimizing federal procurement processes. You'll collaborate with Air Force Contracting Officers, delivering comprehensive contracting support across the lifecycle of d...
1 month ago
Contracting & Procurement Manager
$50K - $137K *
Lead procurement initiatives, optimize vendor relationships, and drive cost savings across corporate categories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategic sourcing, maintain contr...
Reposted 1 week ago
Contract Specialist (Sales Operations II) - AMZ9674206
$88K - $154K *
Join a team that's pivotal in shaping technology agreements, guiding contract negotiations, and ensuring compliance while fostering partnerships. Leverage your skills to enhance the effectiveness of o...
Reposted 5 days ago
Contract Specialist, Construction and Development
$105K - $115K *
Lead the charge in managing the entire development contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and strong collaboration across teams. Utilize software tools for tracking and auditing, while supporting pro...
4 days ago
$75K - $95K *
Manage the entire federal procurement lifecycle, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and DoD directives. Leverage analytical skills to conduct cost analysis, support audits, and facilitate collaborat...
3 weeks ago
$75K - $90K *
Optimize provider contracts management for various healthcare services. Drive collaboration across departments to enhance operational efficiency and foster effective provider relationships while ensur...
2 days ago
$75K - $95K *
Manage and execute commercial agreements, procurement processes, and governance policies. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and efficiency in contract prac...
3 weeks ago
$107K - $204K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role leading contract management, negotiation, and strategy in a hybrid environment while enhancing customer interactions and driving compliance to achieve business goa...
1 month ago
$85K - $115K *
Empower project outcomes by managing construction contracts to ensure compliance, quality control, and effective communication. Leverage your expertise to oversee contracts across municipal water and...
2 weeks 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.