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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$110K - $130K *

Provide legal support for commercial contracts and dispute resolution, collaborating with business teams and senior leadership while managing litigation processes and developing strategies for risk mi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$126K - $264K *

Lead the charge in executing energy contracts vital for North America's data center operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment and effective risk mitigation thro...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$94K - $120K *

Join a team that fosters innovation and supports faculty entrepreneurship in technology commercialization. Drive research initiatives while navigating complex legal agreements to enhance CUNY's resear...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$88K - $154K *

Drive effective subcontract management by preparing, negotiating, and overseeing contracts while collaborating with project teams to ensure compliance and successful procurement outcomes. Lead subcont...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $111K *

Drive compliance and efficiency in procurement and contracting by collaborating across departments, ensuring adherence to policies, and representing the university in procurement initiatives, while mi...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $111K *

Partner with us to enhance procurement practices and ensure compliance across the university. Collaborate with diverse departments to streamline contracts and financial operations while promoting effe...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $120K *

Lead the charge in configuring and delivering Ironclad CLM solutions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality implementation and alignment with client needs, while optimizing work...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$116K - $145K *

Empower exceptional contracts management by overseeing the full lifecycle of complex U.S. Government contracts. Engage directly with customers while ensuring compliance and fostering strategic negotia...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $145K *

Execute the full contract lifecycle for complex U.S. Government contracts, ensuring compliance and favorable business outcomes, while serving as the primary interface with external customers and inter...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $225K *

Lead the charge in supporting our Defense vertical's growth by providing comprehensive government contract expertise, including proposal development, compliance, and negotiations to enhance our soluti...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock innovative procurement strategies for raw materials by engaging cross-functional teams and suppliers, ensuring cost savings and market intelligence while navigating price volatility in the chem...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $150K *

Transform the legal landscape by providing strategic guidance on contracts, compliance, and governance while serving as a trusted advisor. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks and enhance...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by providing crucial legal counsel on transactions, compliance, and governance. Collaborate across departments and lead initiatives that drive business success while mitigating leg...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Drive legal excellence by advising on transactional and compliance matters, drafting key agreements, training stakeholders, and monitoring regulatory risks while enhancing workflow through AI-powered...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $154K *

Manage acquisition support for defense initiatives, encompassing analysis, record management, and collaboration with senior leaders to enhance program execution and drive results in a high-stakes envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$60K - $145K *

Lead the charge in drafting, negotiating, and finalizing enterprise-wide contracts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and support growth objectives...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Empower the U.S. Navy's Submarine Radar Program by providing acquisition expertise, supporting documentation development, navigating the adaptive acquisition framework, and ensuring alignment of progr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Lead procurement and contract strategies, advising on best practices and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to maximize value and efficiency while ensuring transparency in bidding processes and...

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Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Discover the opportunity to enhance mission readiness by facilitating procurement actions, maintaining compliance, and supporting logistical coordination in a federal acquisition environment while col...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Design and oversee procurement data systems to enhance data governance, support spend analysis, and deliver actionable insights. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate reporting and streamline proc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $140K *

Optimize subcontracting processes by managing RFP packages, evaluating proposals, and executing negotiations. Ensure compliance with policies while fostering supplier relationships and delivering up t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of corporate legal practice by providing exceptional legal counsel, managing complex transactions, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance in a dynamic environment while sup...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in overseeing contractual activities, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and effective relationship management. This strategic role requires strong leadership, expertise in governme...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $300K *

Shape the future of transactional construction law; manage complex negotiations, draft pivotal agreements, and drive projects forward in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision, fos...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$220K - $265K *

Drive the future of legal strategy as the first in-house lawyer, shaping compliance from contracts to data licensing. Collaborate closely with engineering and revenue teams to manage risk and navigate...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.