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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$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

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

$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...

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

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

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

$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

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

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

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

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

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

$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...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

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

$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

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

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

  •   5 - 7 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.