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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$80K - $95K *

Advance your career as a Procurement Specialist, delivering key procurement and contracting services to support federal acquisition processes and ensuring effective management of contract execution th...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of homelessness prevention by overseeing contracts and procurement processes within the Homelessness Prevention Administration, ensuring effective management and evaluation of various...

5 days ago

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

$136K - $185K *

Manage contract negotiations and processes, drive procurement strategies, and influence at all levels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and efficiency while playing an esse...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $150K *

Drive strategic sourcing and category management for indirect spend, leading competitive sourcing events and stakeholder partnerships to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness across key bus...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$65K - $98K *

Drive contract administration excellence by negotiating and managing various contract types. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulations and fulfill customer specific...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $165K *

Lead the management and oversight of subcontracts within federal and DoD programs. Drive the subcontract lifecycle from solicitation to closeout, ensuring compliance and performance while collaboratin...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Manage and execute large-scale EPC offshore projects up to $5B, ensuring safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction while leading diverse teams and maintaining financial accountability across all pro...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as you develop procurement strategies and manage sourcing for construction services, ensuring compliance and budget alignment in a dynamic, collaborative environment...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Optimize pricing strategies to enhance proposal success, ensure competitive positioning, and support long-term growth through financial modeling and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to optimize procurement processes and manage vendor relationships. Shape the strategy while ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and mentoring junior staff. Drive operational excel...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of subcontract execution management to ensure seamless project delivery, maintaining contract integrity while coordinating with teams to support a renewable energy portfolio through dis...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Elevate your career by managing complex US healthcare and life sciences claims. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure optimal service, enhance processes, and support product development while build...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K *

Join a dynamic team to effectively manage procurement operations for federal programs. Drive compliance, mitigate risks, and enhance supplier relationships for optimal efficiency and cost-effectivenes...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Play a key role in leading construction teams for diverse transportation projects, ensuring quality and compliance while fostering effective stakeholder communication and collaboration in a dynamic en...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by providing technical leadership to construction teams, ensuring compliance with project specifications. Oversee budget and schedules while fostering communication among stakeholders...

Today

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive successful infrastructure projects by leading construction inspections and ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and timelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver solutions for complex tr...

Today

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement processes while managing stakeholder relationships, ensuring compliance, and driving cost savings. This role demands strategic oversight of contract negotiati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic sourcing excellence by developing and executing innovative procurement strategies, optimizing supplier performance and enhancing operational value within diverse business units across...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $162K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing procurement contracts. Drive lifecycle processes and negotiations across diverse spend categories, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance contract effici...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$138K - $171K *

Empower a dynamic procurement environment by integrating strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier performance, while driving efficiency and compliance in a critical defense sector role...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive contract performance excellence as the main liaison for operations and compliance, overseeing a diverse team in achieving program milestones, managing risks, and delivering results in alignment...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a high-impact team to tackle complex Procurement challenges, leverage expertise to drive best practices, and lead project procurement strategies while ensuring compliance and continuous improveme...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Empower the design and administration of physician contracts and compensation by collaborating with stakeholders, analyzing financial data, and ensuring compliance within healthcare regulations to opt...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee the full lifecycle of government contracts, ensuring compliance, risk management, and strategic leadership while supporting growth initiatives and fostering a culture of...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Oversee the proposal development process, ensuring high-quality submissions that meet client needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling narratives and manage schedules, all wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.