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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$75K - $95K *

Lead high-dollar, complex procurement processes while mentoring staff, ensuring compliance with laws and policies, and developing effective contracts for essential services and goods...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Unlock success by managing procurement and contracts for major power projects. Drive team performance and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual obligations while enhancing operationa...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Manage government contracts from bid to closeout, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Lead a dynamic administration team, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive strategic initiatives to...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $115K *

Drive procurement strategies and administration for project success, collaborating with diverse teams and managing vendor relationships, ensuring efficiency through the subcontract life cycle, negotia...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $115K *

Take ownership of procurement processes, managing subcontract lifecycles and vendor negotiations to support project success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring effective communication a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $115K *

Partner with us to manage the subcontract life cycle and enhance procurement processes. Your expertise will support clients, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance, driving project success in a co...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving procurement excellence by implementing strategies with cross-functional partners. Manage operational sourcing and contract execution to enhance supplier performance while op...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $104K *

Optimize and coordinate research administration services, ensuring effective proposal review, contract negotiation, and stakeholder collaboration in a fast-paced academic environment...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading subcontract administration and compliance for contracts, managing supplier performance, and guiding program management on contractual matters while ensuring adherence to le...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Drive success as a Proposal Manager, guiding proposal development for autonomous maritime programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce compelling submissions tailored to Navy mission n...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Architect the proposal lifecycle for autonomous maritime programs, leading cross-functional teams to develop high-quality submissions that meet Navy mission needs. Thrive in competitive environments a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance DoD acquisition effectiveness through evaluation, analysis, and documentation of processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely project results and compliance...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $107K *

Reimagine logistics support for high-level meetings, fostering seamless coordination and protocol adherence while managing foreign delegations and assisting senior DoD leadership at critical events...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Advance your career by managing project schedules and estimates for complex construction projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budgets while collaborating with diverse teams and mentor...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading project controls effectiveness by managing schedules and estimating for complex projects. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure timely completion and cost efficiency whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Transform the future of federal construction management by leading renovation and MEP upgrade projects. Oversee compliance, budgets, schedules, and safety standards while coordinating with diverse sta...

1 month ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's pivotal in executing procurement strategies and managing complex acquisition portfolios. Leverage your expertise to guide contract negotiations and documentation, while collaboratin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining provider partnerships through strategic contracting, negotiation, and collaborative problem-solving in a dynamic managed care environment. Drive quality outcomes and affo...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Lead contract negotiations and build provider relationships to enhance care quality and affordability. Collaborate with teams to optimize network performance and support strategic initiatives in a dyn...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Drive procurement and contract administration processes to enhance commercial transactions and operational efficiency, ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration across teams to effectively captu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Elevate your career by providing analytical support to optimize care costs, improve quality, and enhance provider satisfaction. Collaborate on strategic initiatives while leveraging your expertise in...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $200K *

Join us to lead transformative procurement strategies that enhance value and agility. Utilize AI-driven insights to optimize decision-making while mentoring high-performing teams committed to innovati...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $200K *

Elevate procurement strategies as you lead AI-enabled transformations, delivering impactful solutions that merge analytics and executive insights across client engagements, while mentoring teams and c...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $200K *

Shape procurement transformation outcomes by leveraging AI and advanced analytics. Lead strategic engagements, advise on sourcing and category management, and mentor teams to drive measurable value an...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Transform provider partnerships by leading contract negotiations and driving affordability. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance care quality and execute strategic initiatives that ensure a compe...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.