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.
$120K - $130K *
Redefine contract management for a dynamic team, enhancing efficiency through innovative systems and collaboration with cross-functional partners. Drive effective solutions that impact our premier com...
2 weeks ago
Contracts Manager (Job ID:4316)
$100K - $120K *
Support cradle-to-grave contract administration for federal and commercial agreements, ensuring compliance, negotiating terms, and coordinating with stakeholders to optimize organizational performance...
2 weeks ago
Contracts Administrator Senior - Federal Contracts
$80K - $96K *
Unlock potential by managing federal and commercial contracts, ensuring compliance and high-quality service delivery. Collaborate with executives to solve issues and initiate contract renewals while o...
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$89K - $152K *
Lead contract negotiations and compliance efforts in the dynamic Climate, Energy, and Transportation sector. Collaborate with clients and manage risks while ensuring strong legal alignment and operati...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $110K *
Elevate your career by managing contracts in defense and aerospace, overseeing the lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with key teams to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency...
1 week ago
$75K - $95K *
Drive contract management excellence in a multifaceted role, navigating proposal preparation, negotiations, and administration. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes and ensure contract fulfill...
3 weeks ago
Legal Construction Contracts Manager
$150K - $182K *
Support the success of data center construction by managing contracts and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams across disciplines while driving strategic negotiation and execution of constructi...
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$160K - $185K *
Join a team that's driving contract management excellence, overseeing commercial activities through project execution. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to implement strategies that align with pro...
6 days ago
$90K - $120K *
Unlock potential by joining a collaborative team focused on commercial contracting and risk management. Support contract lifecycle processes, negotiate agreements, and drive process improvements in al...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Elevate contracting success by providing comprehensive support for federal procurement phases, including market research, solicitation, contract administration, and closeout, ensuring compliance with...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Accelerate progress at contract negotiations, enhancing SaaS agreements with sales, legal, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution and risk management while maintaining efficiency and co...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Lead the development and negotiation of complex commercial contracts, while collaborating with global teams to ensure compliance and accountability in budgeting and contract management processes...
2 days ago
$75K - $88K *
Optimize contract management processes to ensure compliance and foster sound negotiations. Leverage your expertise to enhance the company’s contractual performance and maintain essential records for e...
3 days ago
$90K - $120K *
Champion the management of contracts from award to closeout while ensuring compliance and facilitating negotiations within a dynamic team environment. Drive successful execution of contract modificati...
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$90K - $120K *
Advance your career by managing full contract lifecycles, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategic initiatives and provide com...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $110K *
Unlock potential by managing contracts on complex construction projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, negotiating terms, and minimizing risks, while collaborating across multiple teams for su...
2 days ago
Contracts Administration, Advisor
$104K - $166K *
Join our dynamic Contracts team to manage complex contracts, ensuring compliance and optimizing processes. You will support project managers and provide solutions while maintaining relations with cust...
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Government Contracting Specialist
$90K - $120K *
Oversee and manage the full lifecycle of government contracting activities, advocating for innovative solutions and enabling strategic growth within the defense and aerospace sectors, while collaborat...
1 week ago
Government Contracting Specialist
$80K - $110K *
Drive strategic government contracting initiatives and manage the full lifecycle of contracts, fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance and optimize proposal efforts f...
1 week ago
Government Contracting Specialist
$90K - $120K *
Deliver impactful government contracting solutions across federal sectors, guiding teams in proposal strategy, compliance, and contract administration. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize workfl...
1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Manage and lead contract lifecycle for global Data Subscription Services, collaborating with legal teams to enhance commercial strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting procurem...
1 week ago
$90K - $120K *
Inspire innovative solutions in contract administration for advanced electronic warfare systems, collaborating with internal teams and customers to drive strategic negotiations and enhance business su...
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$75K - $95K *
Partner with us to deliver high-quality contracting management support while guiding key acquisition processes, ensuring efficient communication between program managers and contracting authorities, a...
2 weeks ago
$75K - $95K *
Manage contracts with precision, guiding acquisition processes and metrics to enhance efficiency. Facilitate communication between program managers and stakeholders, ensuring milestones and compliance...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Champion contract management by overseeing proposals and negotiations, ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive strategic alignment across teams to fulfill complex acquisition objectives while ment...
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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.