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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$102K - $138K *

Pioneer financial management and compliance efforts for cloud programs. In this role, you will ensure seamless reconciliation and reporting, drive contract funding compliance, and leverage advanced da...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $180K *

Lead impactful commercial strategies on large-scale, regulated infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and profitability while fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. Navigate comp...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $180K *

Shape commercial strategy for large-scale projects, manage complex contracts and claims, and lead a team to protect value while ensuring compliance in a regulated environment. Your influence will driv...

Chalk River, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $180K *

Shape the future of major infrastructure projects by leading commercial strategies and managing complex contracts. Drive profitability while ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration among diver...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$99K - $232K *

Lead innovative legal solutions within tax practices, enhancing client service through technology, process improvement, and team motivation. Drive value while managing projects, conflicts, and complia...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $232K *

Champion innovative legal solutions through technology and process improvements. Manage performance while guiding teams to streamline legal operations, enhance client service, and drive significant va...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $232K *

Join a team that's committed to transforming legal processes through innovative solutions. As a leader, you'll drive excellence, mentor talent, and ensure compliance while leveraging technology to enh...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $232K *

Join a team that's redefining legal solutions by utilizing technology and data analysis. As a Manager, you'll lead innovative projects, mentor a skilled team, and enhance client services to drive valu...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as you drive foreign disclosure efforts, ensuring compliance and supporting vital communications with international partners. Collaborate with various teams to enhance policy dev...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to manage pricing proposals and contracts, ensuring compliance with TINA and FAR/DFARS. Drive contract negotiations and maintain compliance while enhancing proposal accuracy and su...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $156K *

Drive comprehensive risk management strategies by analyzing and negotiating complex contract terms, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and fostering strong collaborative relationships a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $120K *

Shape your career by managing and administering a diverse range of contracts across multiple product types in the energy sector, collaborating with various internal teams to ensure compliance and effi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $120K *

Manage the contracting lifecycle by providing legal support, drafting agreements, optimizing services, and engaging stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions for the business. This hybrid role fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $126K *

Elevate your career by overseeing compliance initiatives, analyzing requirements, and collaborating with teams to ensure adherence to regional and national standards. Shape processes that impact compl...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $190K *

Empower the renewable energy sector by leading O&M contract management, focusing on negotiation, execution, and team collaboration to ensure project compliance and performance excellence across multip...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $190K *

Transform the renewable energy landscape by managing the end-to-end contracting process for O&M agreements, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with project goals while collaborating with c...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's redefining procurement strategies to enhance supplier relationships and drive value across multiple categories while ensuring compliance and risk management in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that drives contract administration excellence, ensuring compliance and fiscal management through the procurement process while collaborating closely with project stakeholders to achieve s...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that’s dedicated to excellence in contract management, supporting business units through risk assessment, negotiation, and compliance while ensuring all contractual documents are thoroughl...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex contracts and coordinating reviews. Collaborate with teams to enhance contractual processes while providing expert guidance across projects, ensuring compliance and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$137K - $206K *

Join a dynamic team and lead contract administration efforts, supporting a diverse portfolio of programs while ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing team performance through mentorship an...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of defense acquisition processes while supporting vital space missions. Collaborate with program managers, oversee procurement strategies, and contribute to the success of rapid proto...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $175K *

Lead the charge in developing complex commercial agreements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals. Utilize strong negotiation skills and industry expertise to suppo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$191K - $286K *

Shape impactful legal strategies supporting U.S. government contracts, delivering expert guidance across procurement, compliance, and risk mitigation, while fostering seamless collaborations across di...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$191K - $286K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering innovative legal solutions in the healthcare sector. You'll support government contracting efforts while ensuring compliance and guiding strategic initiative...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.