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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$110K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading comprehensive construction project management within military frameworks, ensuring adherence to defense policies and high standards in design and execution...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $144K *

Partner with us to optimize procurement strategies for indirect spend, collaborating with business units and stakeholders to enhance supplier management and drive cost reduction initiatives across div...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $180K *

Join a team that's pivotal in managing international trade compliance. Utilize your expertise in ITAR and EAR regulations to support critical national missions, ensuring accurate classifications and a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Lead strategic procurement initiatives across indirect categories in a large manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance and maximizing cost-saving opportunities while managing supplier relationshi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $151K *

Optimize supplier governance by ensuring effective performance monitoring, contract alignment, and financial oversight for technical engagements across transformation initiatives. Collaborate cross-fu...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $105K *

Drive project excellence by overseeing EHRM construction and renovation efforts. Provide critical oversight in management, quality assurance, scheduling, and compliance to ensure successful project de...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $105K *

Help us optimize the Electronic Health Record Modernization project by overseeing construction management, ensuring quality assurance, compliance, and effective communication among stakeholders for su...

1 week ago

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

$200K - $280K *

Lead the charge in transforming procurement practices in the renewables sector, driving strategic sourcing, operational efficiency, and client relations to ensure project success. Your expertise will...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $280K *

Join as a transformational leader to enhance procurement within the renewables sector, driving strategic sourcing and efficiency while building strong supplier relationships and leading a high-perform...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $280K *

Transform procurement strategies to enhance efficiency and profitability within the renewables sector. Lead a high-performing team and develop long-lasting partnerships with stakeholders while ensurin...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by leading cost management efforts across diverse projects, developing precise estimates while collaborating with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure successful pro...

2 weeks ago

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

$200K - $280K *

Transform procurement within the renewables sector by leading strategic sourcing, fostering relationships, and driving project success. Inspire a high-performing team to enhance operations and achieve...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $280K *

Drive procurement excellence in the renewables sector, overseeing strategic sourcing and supplier relations while ensuring operational efficiency and compliance. Lead a high-performance team committed...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Unlock strategies to enhance procurement processes, leveraging your expertise to lead staff, manage contracts, and ensure compliance with regulations. Drive operational improvements and foster collabo...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $125K *

Create high-quality bids and proposals by coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with internal processes, and supporting capture strategies in a hybrid environment that values collab...

Ottawa, ONHybrid

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Engage as a strategic proposal leader, collaborating across teams to support federal project pursuits, managing proposal deliverables from initiation to presentation, and driving continuous improvemen...

2 weeks ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Engage with business teams to lead proposals for federal agencies, ensuring compliance, strategy development, and effective market research. Collaborate across sectors to enhance proposal quality and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $163K *

Lead the charge in conducting comprehensive corporate investigations, handling complex misconduct and compliance issues while collaborating across teams to ensure integrity and risk mitigation in our...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to accelerate project delivery by managing budgets, coordinating teams, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. Your expertise will drive success at every phase of...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Drive legal excellence in a dynamic environment, managing complex transactions and corporate litigation, while supporting business units and collaborating with senior management to navigate high-profi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $125K *

Lead the coordination and development of high-quality bids and proposals while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ensure adherence to bid processes, maintain stakeholder relationships, and sup...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by leading proposals for federal clients. Collaborate with expert teams, drive strategic marketing efforts, and enhance proposal quality through innovative solutions and analytic...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Shape the future of project management by leading cost, schedule, and change order processes. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure safe, efficient project execution while mentoring staff and drivi...

1 week ago

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

$175K - $205K *

Drive excellence in cost management by leading strategic initiatives that enhance budgeting, forecasting, and governance practices within the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $161K *

Transform security operations as a Senior Industrial Security Specialist, driving compliance and supporting classified programs through effective collaboration, training, and procedural development in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.