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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$120K - $150K *

Optimize contract administration through precise documentation, analysis, and compliance measures to enhance operational efficiency and support government acquisition processes effectively...

Yesterday

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

$120K - $150K *

Take ownership of contract administration, ensuring compliance and efficiency in negotiations, reporting, and documentation. Collaborate with financial systems and conduct market research to meet gove...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Elevate procurement excellence by leading complex sourcing strategies and ensuring compliant, value-driven contracts. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and leverage technology, drivi...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

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

$130K - $150K *

Contribute to seamless executive operations by coordinating priorities, driving strategic planning, and managing multiple initiatives for high-level leadership. Ensure effective communication and oper...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Advance strategic contracting initiatives by leading complex proposals, managing relationships, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Foster innovative solutions to enhance operational eff...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Empower complex contract management and proposal execution for government and commercial projects. Collaborate across teams to enhance contracting solutions while ensuring compliance with federal regu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $172K *

Lead the charge in aligning diverse stakeholders to drive successful business initiatives, ensuring compliance, optimizing processes, and managing complex projects while fostering collaboration and pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $203K *

Lead impactful contract execution for multi-billion dollar data center projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams while navigating complex agreements to ensure compliance and mitigate risks t...

Today

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

$92K - $110K *

Join us to optimize procurement strategies, driving savings and efficiency across categories. You'll analyze market trends, enhance supplier relationships, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $160K *

Drive successful project execution through effective management of technical security system installations, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and contractual requirements from proposal to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Champion strategic sourcing and vendor management, driving procurement excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute impactful RFPs, negotiate contracts, and optimize vendor selection...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $110K *

Help us drive strategic sourcing and vendor management by developing procurement strategies and executing RFP processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal vendor selection and...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in federal subcontract management, ensuring compliance and effective execution across projects. Develop processes and build a strong team to foster growth in a dynamic federal services...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing logistics strategies for first-of-kind space programs, ensuring operational dominance and alignment with acquisition objectives across the full lifecycle...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Advance compliance assurance for construction projects by inspecting contractor work, reviewing materials, and assessing schedules while collaborating with engineers to ensure high-quality standards a...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Unlock strategic legal leadership in major construction projects across Canada. Oversee complex agreements, manage legal risks, and guide teams to provide practical solutions, all while advising senio...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$111K - $139K *

Drive the management of commercial contracts and provide strategic legal guidance. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and optimize contracting processes in a fast-paced environment, s...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Join our team to lead Trade Contracting, collaborating across departments to manage contracts for wholesalers, distributors, and pharmacies. Balance strategic priorities with compliance, ensuring comp...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of trade contracting by leading strategic negotiations and ensuring compliance across a complex network. Collaborate with internal teams and trade partners to drive success in contrac...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Empower your career as a Senior Buyer, leading a team to optimize procurement processes, enhance supplier relationships, and ensure timely material availability to support production schedules while b...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $115K *

Lead strategic proposal initiatives in federal markets, ensuring competitive, compliant submissions across AECM and FSRM sectors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage timelines and enhanc...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive success in cost management for diverse critical infrastructure projects. Oversee financial planning, risk identification, and client relations, ensuring alignment with project goals while optimi...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Tackle major capital project timelines, owning integrated schedules from FEED to handover, ensuring accurate forecasts and proactive risk management for capital budgets exceeding $500M, while leading...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $90K *

Grow your career with a strategic role managing complex contracts, ensuring compliance and financial alignment while collaborating with leadership, legal counsel, and external partners for operational...

1 week ago

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

$152K - $251K *

Manage preclinical research agreements, ensuring compliance and supporting scientific leaders. Collaborate with internal teams to update policies and systems, while contributing to legal projects that...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.