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.
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.
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.
Capital Projects & Contracts (Construction) Associate Director
$153K - $260K *
Advance client relationships and deliver strategic guidance on complex capital projects, enhancing governance and performance. Mentor teams, innovate solutions, and drive business growth while managin...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Capital Projects & Contracts (Construction) Associate Director
$153K - $260K *
Lead the charge in enhancing capital project delivery by advising clients on governance, risk mitigation, and innovative strategies to optimize construction efficiency and performance, while mentoring...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Jr Contracts Management Analyst
$80K - $96K *
Join a team that's critical in supporting government procurement activities. You will draft essential documents, facilitate industry engagements, and manage contracts in compliance with federal guidel...
6 days ago
Project Controls Specialist IV (Cost Analyst) - Construction
$130K - $143K *
Elevate project financial integrity through precise budget oversight and variance analysis. Drive collaboration in financial forecasting and cost control, ensuring alignment across multiple funding so...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Principal Contracts Analyst, Waterfront Resilience Program (WRP) - Port of San Francisco (1824)
$146K - $177K *
Lead the charge on resilient aquatic infrastructure, managing contracts and financial analysis to optimize city projects under climate change threats. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and guide s...
3 weeks ago
Senior Contracting Support Specialist
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by providing expert contracting support to the Air Force, facilitating the management of modernization and execution of a diverse portfolio of electronic systems programs, while ensur...
1 week ago
$69K - $92K *
Transform the procurement process by leading negotiations and sourcing for the nuclear sector. Manage lifecycle tasks from planning to supply chain management, ensuring compliance with safety standard...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$55K - $126K *
Join a dynamic team to support contract execution for multiple US Services, ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder coordination. Engage with leadership and industry partners to optimize perform...
Yesterday
$165K - $220K *
Champion excellence by leading a high-performing contracts team, ensuring compliance and enhancing processes to meet contractual obligations and performance milestones, while fostering strong relation...
1 week ago
Procurement Manager - Data Center Market
$88K - $105K *
Unlock your potential as you support large construction projects by managing procurement activities. Collaborate closely with project teams and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and cost-effectivene...
2 weeks ago
Director Legal Counsel, Contracts
$200K - $250K *
Lead the charge in providing strategic legal counsel for global operations, overseeing a contracts team, and negotiating complex agreements. Drive operational excellence while navigating multifaceted...
2 weeks ago
Senior Acquisition Manager / Specialist
$189K - $225K *
Take ownership of advanced space acquisition initiatives, providing expert advice across all life cycle stages to support U.S. national security. Lead teams in developing cutting-edge space control sy...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead comprehensive quantity surveying activities on large EPC Oil & Gas projects, ensuring cost control and reporting accuracy throughout the project lifecycle while supervising a skilled team in a fa...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive your career as a Quantity Surveyor Manager and lead teams on major EPC Oil & Gas projects. Ensure cost control and accurate reporting while collaborating across disciplines in a fast-paced envir...
1 week ago
$74K - $123K *
Advance your career by negotiating healthcare contracts, providing managed care expertise, and coordinating with key departments to enhance business opportunities while ensuring compliance and perform...
2 weeks ago
Project Subcontracts Specialist (solar renewables)
$87K - $136K *
Lead the charge in managing subcontract agreements for utility-scale renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance, performance, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle to support succes...
1 week ago
Prime Contract Compliance Program Manager I
$126K - $203K *
Bring your expertise to a dynamic compliance program managing prime contracts and driving compliance initiatives to secure national interests. Lead cross-functional teams, negotiate with federal partn...
Reposted 1 week ago
Project Subcontracts Specialist (solar renewables)
$87K - $136K *
Manage subcontract agreements for utility-scale solar/wind projects, ensuring compliance, performance, and risk mitigation throughout execution while fostering strong subcontractor relationships and e...
1 week ago
Project Subcontracts Specialist (solar renewables)
$87K - $136K *
Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing subcontractor performance in utility-scale solar and wind projects. This pivotal role supports project success by managing contracts, mitigating risks, and e...
1 week ago
Project Subcontracts Specialist (solar renewables)
$87K - $136K *
Join a team that's reshaping renewable energy by managing subcontract agreements for large-scale solar and wind projects, ensuring compliance, performance, and risk mitigation throughout the project l...
1 week ago
Project Subcontracts Specialist (solar renewables)
$87K - $136K *
Address subcontract management for utility-scale renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance, performance, and commercial integrity while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to mitigate risk...
1 week ago
Project Subcontracts Specialist (solar renewables)
$87K - $136K *
Unlock your potential in project-site contract management, driving subcontractor compliance and risk mitigation on large-scale renewable energy projects while collaborating with diverse teams to ensur...
1 week ago
Project Subcontracts Specialist (solar renewables)
$87K - $136K *
Elevate your career by managing subcontract agreements for large-scale renewable energy projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, performance, and risk mitigation while fostering strong s...
1 week ago
Director, Government Contracts Counsel
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's establishing a comprehensive legal strategy for U.S. government contracting, focusing on compliance, risk management, and cybersecurity, while advising leadership on critical regula...
1 week ago
$145K - $180K *
Empower your career by leading procurement initiatives that transform vendor relationships and drive financial efficiencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design innovative procurement pr...
1 week ago
What does a contract specialist do?
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?
Almost every industry requires contract specialists. Popular industries include government, healthcare, technology, and military defense.
How much can a contract specialist earn?
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?
Some key skills include negotiation, attention to detail, understanding of contract laws, excellent communication, and problem-solving abilities.