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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$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's addressing a significant data governance backlog by identifying key tables and developing governance artifacts. Enhance data usability and quality, driving the transition toward bus...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion the analysis and management of program costs and schedules for advanced weapon system acquisition, providing insights and reports to drive informed decision-making within Government programs...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $241K *

Champion quality management initiatives on critical transit projects, ensuring excellence and compliance by collaborating with local teams, conducting assessments, and facilitating training to enhance...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that provides essential procurement support for construction projects. You'll lead technical guidance, streamline purchasing processes, and ensure compliance with legal terms while collabo...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to ensure financial accuracy in a dynamic corporate accounting role, supporting payroll, AP, AR, and compliance within government contracting—transforming data into actionable insights...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of aerospace by leading bid proposals from start to finish. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure timely, compliant submissions while implementing continuous improvement...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $172K *

Champion procurement excellence by leading category strategies and sourcing for critical materials. Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to drive value through effective negotiation and supplier man...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to financial accuracy while supporting government contracting operations. This role encompasses payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and compliance, ensuring adherence to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$107K - $192K *

Drive growth by leveraging your sales expertise to forge relationships and close deals. Collaborate in a competitive and energetic environment that rewards top performance, with opportunities across m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $192K *

Optimize sales performance by prospecting, building client relationships, and closing deals. Join a competitive, results-driven environment with significant earning potential and flexible scheduling a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $192K *

Join us to drive impactful sales strategies and build meaningful client relationships. Ideal candidates thrive in competitive environments, are goal-oriented, and eager to cultivate new business oppor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$107K - $192K *

Champion the results-driven sales landscape by harnessing your expertise to build strong client relationships and drive revenue, all while enjoying a vibrant culture focused on performance and rewards...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $192K *

Engage top-tier clients by leveraging your sales expertise to drive growth and build lasting relationships. Join a dynamic, performance-driven team that offers competitive pay and rewards success in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $192K *

Inspire growth by building relationships and closing sales in a competitive environment. Drive success across multiple states while enjoying flexibility and earning potential reaching over $192,000 in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $95K *

Optimize vendor management and procurement processes to bolster operational capacity across multiple construction projects, ensuring streamlined logistics and quality performance while building reliab...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $105K *

Pioneer effective federal contract management and compliance processes. Drive full lifecycle contract oversight while advising leadership on strategic risk and regulatory matters, ensuring adherence t...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$82K - $123K *

Lead the charge in overseeing contract management and administration, ensuring compliance with obligations while maintaining strong customer relationships in a fast-paced environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $146K *

Join a team that's driving strategic procurement initiatives, managing software licensing, and optimizing IT contracts. You will lead vendor negotiations, conduct detailed contract analysis, and suppo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $136K *

Bring your expertise to lead procurement strategies, optimize vendor performance, and ensure compliance in a rapidly evolving landscape. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance efficiency and cost-ef...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$76K - $136K *

Lead procurement initiatives to drive cost-effective solutions and supplier performance, engaging stakeholders across various sectors to optimize resources and ensure compliance in a fast-paced enviro...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$118K - $146K *

Advance global seating solutions by managing supplier relationships, overseeing procurement operations, and ensuring project success while navigating complex challenges and collaborating across time z...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Lead clinical data management activities in complex trials, ensuring high-quality, regulatory-compliant deliverables by collaborating with cross-functional teams and optimizing data strategies as a re...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Drive subcontract development and administration for moderate to complex projects, ensuring compliance and effective management through bid evaluation, negotiation, and change management processes, wh...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$73K - $100K *

Elevate your career by analyzing project costs and performance metrics. Collaborate with management to mitigate risks, enhance efficiency, and maintain project controls to ensure successful project de...

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

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by managing procurement operations, training personnel, and enhancing large-scale exercises, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of contract processes...

3 weeks ago

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

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.