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 - $152K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee construction projects across various sites. This role requires effective coordination, risk management, and safety compliance, ensuring timely completions while on t...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential as you lead preconstruction initiatives, ensuring project success through diligent organization, effective communication, and proactive problem-solving in collaboration with diverse t...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Lead complex contracting initiatives and manage multi-million dollar procurements, ensuring compliance and collaboration across various defense programs, while acting as a key advisor to stakeholders...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $100K *

Contribute to complex, multi-agency contract management for nuclear defense projects. Drive strategic acquisition planning and ensure compliance, supporting vital systems and initiatives. Foster colla...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $136K *

Shape the future of procurement excellence by leading strategic sourcing initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful results in a dynamic, high-stakes environment...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $117K *

Lead the charge in enhancing workplace safety by assessing protocols, conducting audits, and developing tailored safety programs while ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering client relatio...

5 days ago

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

$63K - $117K *

Shape workplace safety by conducting audits, developing tailored programs, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Collaborate with clients to enhance safety standards while supporting departmental revenu...

5 days ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Lead the development and execution of commercial strategies, manage contracts, mitigate risks, and oversee financial operations to enhance project profitability and compliance. Guide a team while enga...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of project delivery by leading commercial strategies that fuse innovation with financial integrity across all project phases, ensuring design excellence in complex environments...

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Help us elevate design by providing strategic commercial leadership throughout project delivery, ensuring effective risk management and fostering collaboration among teams to balance innovation with f...

4 weeks ago

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

$64K - $96K *

Manage contract initiation, compliance monitoring, and reporting. Oversee negotiations and staff while ensuring adherence to policies. Collaborate with various stakeholders to improve contracting proc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $160K *

Optimize procurement operations by leading enterprise strategy, ensuring compliance, and establishing robust vendor governance while driving cost efficiency and managing regulatory risks in a dynamic...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Shape procurement strategies and drive value in large capital projects. Collaborate with teams to meet technical expectations and schedules, while overseeing EPC contractors and enhancing supplier rel...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $130K *

Shape exceptional projects as a Commercial Manager, bridging commercial insights with creativity. Lead teams through the project lifecycle, ensuring financial integrity, risk management, and innovativ...

4 weeks ago

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

$84K - $118K *

Elevate your career by overseeing structural integrity in one of Canada's most significant restoration projects, ensuring excellence, compliance, and innovation at the intersection of heritage and eng...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Champion procurement initiatives by leading sourcing, negotiations, and contract management for IT services. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and realize value while supporting integration...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Join our team to manage supplier relationships, ensuring compliance and performance while collaborating across global functions. Drive improvements in procurement processes within a flexible, hybrid w...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Serve as a chief legal advisor, guiding high-level operations in intelligence oversight, litigation, and contract management while ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $167K *

Help us drive innovation by managing subcontract activities for a key defense program. Collaborate with various teams to ensure cost-effective solutions, flawless contract execution, and timely delive...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Innovate community health strategies by leading a diverse team to enhance harm reduction initiatives, ensuring effective program implementation, evaluation, and collaboration with stakeholders for opt...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$207K - $374K *

Take ownership of diverse projects by guiding clients through all phases, leveraging expertise in SDLC and consulting methodologies, while enhancing business opportunities through effective team manag...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$207K - $374K *

Shape all project phases, manage client interactions, and deliver solutions for government contracting, while supporting consulting teams and developing methodologies to enhance service delivery and b...

1 week ago

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

$207K - $374K *

Unlock potential by managing complex consulting projects, guiding teams, and building client relationships to deliver innovative solutions in the government contracting sector...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$207K - $374K *

Lead impactful projects by collaborating with clients to ensure effective delivery and exceptional service throughout all project phases, particularly in consulting for the government contracting indu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Shape and optimize procurement processes globally, driving strategic sourcing initiatives while enhancing supplier relationships. Lead a small team and collaborate with cross-functional partners to ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.