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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$100K - $130K *

Launch strategic programs by managing complex agreements and contracts across multiple business entities, ensuring governance, compliance, and effective resource coordination to drive operational succ...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Transform your leadership skills to oversee a dynamic team, ensuring compliance with acquisition regulations and delivering strategic procurement solutions to support our mission. Join us to drive eff...

2 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Transform the procurement process by leading a team in contract management, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and driving strategic acquisition strategies to support critical projects for...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of power generation through effective contract administration. Manage complex contracts, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk while driving commercial success...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by leading high-stakes subcontracts, ensuring compliance and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive initiatives for continuous improvement and exempli...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing federal grant and contract management. Lead daily operations, ensure excellence in performance reviews, and drive impactful research support efforts while col...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Oversee day-to-day operations for grant and contract management, providing key leadership to ensure quality outputs and timely deliverables while coordinating with team members and stakeholders for ef...

1 week ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Advance grant management practices by evaluating needs, ensuring compliance, and guiding various entities through the grants lifecycle while promoting best practices and strategic alignment in funding...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing grants management for diverse clients. Collaborate with local and tribal governments, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations, guiding them through complianc...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $115K *

Transform your career by collaborating with multi-functional teams to develop innovative sourcing strategies in the electric vehicle sector, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring top-notch qua...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $115K *

Transform the electric vehicle landscape by developing strategic supplier partnerships, executing sourcing strategies, and ensuring product integrity throughout the production phase. Lead supplier eva...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at our firm by guiding clients through the grants lifecycle, ensuring compliance and supporting optimal funding strategies across federal, state, and local sectors, while building...

2 weeks ago

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

$97K - $133K *

Unlock clinical research potential by expertly managing contract compliance and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to regulatory standards while enhancing efficienc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Pioneer strategic legal leadership by shaping procurement and contract practices, advising business units on compliance, and enhancing operational efficiencies within a dynamic transactions environmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that fosters precision and compliance in managing customer contracts, steering activities from proposal to warranty. Elevate your career by implementing innovative claim strategies and ens...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$174K - $225K *

Champion innovative bid strategies for large-scale construction projects, leading cross-functional teams to develop winning proposals while ensuring client needs remain a priority in the Alternative P...

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2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing procurement processes and ensuring seamless order management. Utilize your expertise in supply chain dynamics to support vendor relations and enhance operati...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $180K *

Engineer innovative procurement strategies, ensuring compliance and efficiency across projects, managing contracts and supplier relationships while driving risk assessment and best practices within a...

3 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Empower our capital construction initiatives by managing contracts and procurements. You'll collaborate with key stakeholders to streamline sourcing, ensure compliance, and drive successful project ou...

2 weeks ago

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

$79K - $93K *

Unlock potential by driving efficient procurement processes and coordination. Manage purchase orders, vendor relationships, and material readiness in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely delivery...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$99K - $198K *

Architect optimal pricing strategies and contract negotiations to maximize performance in the medical devices sector. Collaborate cross-functionally, manage templates, and provide legal guidance to su...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $198K *

Champion strategic pricing and contracts for medical devices, driving collaboration across sales, legal, and marketing teams to optimize performance and ensure compliance. Manage contract templates an...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by effectively managing contract negotiations for provider networks in Southern California, driving strategic initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing mar...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Champion strategic growth by managing provider contract negotiations and enhancing network efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost-effective healthcare solutions across South...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing provider contract negotiations and strategic initiatives in Southern California, driving growth and ensuring a top-tier provider network through collaboration and market an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.