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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$132K - $251K *

Lead and develop a team of contract professionals in a fast-paced environment. Drive contract execution for classified programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives while fostering collaborati...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving innovative analytics strategies to enhance member engagement and optimize value delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze complex data and support clinica...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $251K *

Champion excellence by leading complex contracting initiatives and guiding teams. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align strategies, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while me...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $105K *

Transform your career by supporting the Procurement team through effective vendor onboarding, contract management, and compliance. Enhance procurement efficiency with system management and documentati...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Drive the full lifecycle of construction contract management, providing expert guidance from initial negotiations to execution and compliance, ensuring project success and mitigating risks across dive...

6 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by supporting complex government contracts, leveraging AI and automation to enhance workflows and drive efficiencies. Play a key role in compliance, record-keeping, and cross-funct...

4 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading procurement management for new product developments, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and effective cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of IT acquisition by driving efficient processes and delivering innovative solutions that empower the U.S. Army. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet complex project demands and ensu...

6 days ago

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

$161K - $196K *

Unlock potential by leading full lifecycle acquisition for complex government programs, ensuring compliance, developing requirements documentation, and monitoring contract execution to drive mission s...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$161K - $196K *

Champion the operation and maintenance of complex programs. Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and support throughout project lifecycles while driving progr...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$161K - $196K *

Drive the operation and maintenance of complex systems with leadership support, ensuring strategic alignment and programmatic effectiveness, while collaborating across teams to achieve project goals a...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $175K *

Advance complex government program acquisitions through lifecycle management, ensuring requirements validation, comprehensive procurement package development, and contract execution compliance while s...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$73K - $97K *

Accelerate supply chain transformations across sectors by leading analysis, designing operational models, and implementing cutting-edge planning solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance pr...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $97K *

Join our dynamic team to drive supply chain transformation initiatives, enhancing planning processes and operational models across various sectors. Collaborate with clients to implement cutting-edge s...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Champion strategic contract execution across high-priority initiatives, ensuring alignment between contractual obligations and operational realities. Influence customer success and lead a team to enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$122K - $215K *

Lead the charge in managing complex contracts and negotiations, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment across a multi-site division. Foster collaboration while driving initiatives to mitigate ris...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in subcontract development and administration for project needs. Manage bidding processes, evaluate proposals, and ensure compliance while training teammates in subcontract processes w...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$88K - $117K *

Drive project success by executing planning, scheduling, and cost management. Act as the project controls expert, providing analysis and insights to optimize project performance and ensure alignment w...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $117K *

Pioneer the development of project controls execution plans while collaborating closely with project teams to ensure effective planning, scheduling, and cost management strategies that drive project s...

1 week ago

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

$118K - $140K *

Lead commercial project delivery by managing complex engagements, fostering client relationships, and ensuring effective governance and controls. Shape successful project outcomes while mentoring team...

1 week ago

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

$65K - $101K *

Engage in the full lifecycle of subcontract administration, ensuring compliance with regulations while driving operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing the procurement process, leading teams, and ensuring seamless supply chain operations. Leverage your expertise to foster vendor relationships, uphold quality standards...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $136K *

Innovate procurement strategies by integrating program objectives into sourcing, enhancing supplier relationships, and driving competitive contract negotiations to ensure optimal performance and compl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $151K *

Champion the management of contracts and terms across commercial and supply chain teams. Ensure compliance, lead negotiations, and support diverse internal stakeholders while adapting to changing indu...

Midland, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement strategies for large-scale renewable projects. Oversee a high-performing team, manage critical vendor relationships, and ensure alignment with engineering and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.