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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$98K - $163K *

Lead the charge in lifecycle cost estimation, utilizing advanced methodologies to support program planning and decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, delivering actionable insights...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $163K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing and analyzing lifecycle cost estimates to optimize budgeting and support program planning across the full system lifecycle. Bring your analytical skills to d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $110K *

Lead grant lifecycle management, from funding research to compliance reporting, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while fostering relationships with government funders and overseeing deadli...

4 weeks ago

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

$96K - $128K *

Reimagine contract management by leading proposal activities and negotiations, ensuring compliance with FAR and company policies while maintaining data integrity and supporting organizational objectiv...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Help us enhance financial operations by providing expert support for Deltek Costpoint and collaborating with diverse teams to optimize system performance and compliance. This role seeks a proactive pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to project success by managing inspection functions, ensuring health, safety, and quality objectives are met, while fostering relationships with clients and suppliers for streamlined operat...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Engage in complex construction projects within healthcare environments, supporting program management through financial analysis, compliance monitoring, and effective collaboration with clients and co...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive the eDiscovery lifecycle from data collection to compliance, partnering across teams and managing digital forensics. Seek an experienced analyst to elevate legal support and investigative respon...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of the comprehensive eDiscovery lifecycle, overseeing digital forensics and litigation support, while driving compliance and collaboration across legal and technical teams to achieve de...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's driving strategic purchasing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring launch readiness through effective data management and negotiation. Utilize your expertise to...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $94K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team coordinating the client billing process. Collaborate closely with partners and attorneys to manage billing cycles, ensure compliance, and provide superior client s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$78K - $94K *

Manage the client billing process, collaborating with partners and attorneys to ensure accurate, timely invoicing and compliance with firm policies, while continuously monitoring work in progress and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Drive the end-to-end eDiscovery lifecycle, ensuring defensible management of ESI through cross-functional collaboration and forensic investigations in support of litigation and compliance efforts...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Transform eDiscovery processes by managing the full lifecycle of electronically stored information (ESI) for legal matters. Collaborate with legal and IT teams to ensure compliance and oversee digital...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$76K - $142K *

Empower procurement operations by optimizing Coupa workflows, ensuring compliance and user adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and drive the future of indirect proc...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $165K *

Drive effective acquisition processes as a Procurement Specialist, managing high-volume SIM actions while collaborating with technical teams to ensure compliance and optimize workflows using AI tools...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $150K *

Lead procurement engineering efforts by selecting and evaluating vendor components for nuclear projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with specifications and standards, supporting propo...

Kincardine, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Optimize procurement processes by leading strategic sourcing and enhancing vendor management across diverse categories in a dynamic, high-growth environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$144K - $250K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of space technology, managing critical acquisition processes and providing expert guidance to enhance national security initiatives and capabilities in space opera...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Lead the development of global sanctions compliance standards, manage risk governance, and guide regulatory adherence, collaborating with international teams to ensure Bosch's comprehensive compliance...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $160K *

Play a key role in global sanctions compliance, overseeing risk management and regulatory adherence. Collaborate with international teams to establish standards and guidelines while ensuring effective...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of IT procurement by leading complex software requests, guiding negotiations, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve optimal commercial outcomes and enhance procurement effici...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead procurement for EPC projects, collaborating across functions to ensure efficient material and service acquisition, aligned with budgets and schedules, while mitigating...

Today

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

$88K - $117K *

Join a team that champions project success through exceptional field leadership and daily oversight of large-scale commercial construction projects. Collaborate with vendors, manage schedules, and ens...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of proposal management by creating captivating submissions for bids and awards while driving compliance and deadlines. Collaborate across departments to maintain high-quality contribu...

1 week ago

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

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.