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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$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$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

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

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

3 days ago

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

$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

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

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

Abbotsford, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

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

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.