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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$155K - $180K *

Reimagine legal support within a dynamic environment, focusing on contract management, dispute resolution, and compliance to foster growth and mitigate risk alongside executive leadership and project...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Optimize sourcing strategies for professional services, engaging stakeholders to achieve cost-effective solutions and enhanced business outcomes through effective supplier management and negotiation...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to strategically procure indirect materials and services, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality standards. Collaborate with suppliers and evaluate procurement strategies to enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing hazard mitigation grant closeout processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency while providing technical support to subrecipients across federal and state programs. Drive...

6 days ago

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

$105K - $132K *

Drive excellence in SLED Finance Operations by managing contract agreements, enhancing customer relations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and support effective f...

1 week ago

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

$105K - $132K *

Join a dynamic team to manage SLED finance operations, handling contract preparations and compliance while cultivating relationships with stakeholders to support strategic initiatives in state and loc...

1 week ago

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

$105K - $132K *

Accelerate your career by managing SLED finance operations, ensuring contract compliance, and collaborating across teams to drive successful outcomes for state and local government projects...

1 week ago

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

$105K - $132K *

Transform SLED finance operations by leading contract execution and compliance initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure streamlined processes, customer satisfaction, and effective partner...

1 week ago

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

$105K - $132K *

Empower growth by serving as the Finance Operations lead for SLED agreements. Collaborate across teams to streamline contract processes and enhance partner engagement, ensuring compliance and operatio...

1 week ago

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

$105K - $132K *

Strategize and enhance SLED Finance Operations as the primary contact for legal financing agreements. Build relationships, manage documentation, and ensure compliance while collaborating effectively w...

1 week ago

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

$105K - $132K *

Drive SLED Finance Operations by overseeing legal financing agreements and building strategic partnerships. Ensure compliance and operational excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

1 week ago

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

$105K - $132K *

Elevate financial operations effectiveness by leading SLED contract management, ensuring compliance, and improving processes while collaborating across teams to support state and local government init...

1 week ago

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

$105K - $132K *

Lead the charge in SLED Finance Operations, managing legal finance agreements and connecting with internal teams and partners to resolve contract-related issues and ensure compliance, while driving op...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Manage on-site construction oversight for federal contracts supporting NAVFAC. Ensure compliance, quality assurance, and effective coordination across multiple projects within the Atlantic AOR, drivin...

3 weeks ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in crafting compelling proposals within the construction sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely submissions and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities th...

3 days ago

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

$85K - $110K *

Unlock the potential of our capital projects by leading strategic procurement efforts, collaborating across functions to drive supplier engagement, and ensuring delivery excellence in a dynamic, custo...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$69K - $124K *

Elevate procurement processes by managing multiple projects, aligning cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement strategies to meet productivity goals and supplier performance targets...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Manage proposal strategies for transportation projects, fostering collaboration and aligning teams to create compelling presentations. Ensure compliance and enhance client communication to win impactf...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $130K *

Manage and oversee construction projects, ensuring adherence to design standards and delivery timelines while prioritizing safety and compliance in a collaborative environment across diverse teams and...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by analyzing financial data, managing cost reports, and collaborating with teams to ensure accurate operational performance in a fast-paced environment. Drive financial insights that...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Help us strengthen commercial operations by optimizing contract processes, enhancing governance, and supporting sales teams with compliant agreements. Proactively identify improvements to elevate reve...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $88K *

Empower communities by ensuring compliance and support for domestic violence services through effective contract administration, grant management, and data analysis, enhancing program delivery and imp...

2 weeks ago

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

$69K - $124K *

Drive multiple procurement projects across platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance strategies, productivity, and continuous improvement. Oversee project execution, alignment, a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $200K *

Manage the entire contract lifecycle for diverse partners, ensuring compliance and performance across complex agreements. This role requires strong collaboration, risk management, and government contr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$49K - $123K *

Drive the startup contracting process for clinical trials, ensuring compliance and efficiency through collaboration with sponsors and stakeholders while maintaining rigorous timelines and financial go...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.