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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$97K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at ensuring compliance and efficient management of contracts. Oversee full lifecycle processes, minimize risks, support staff training, and streamline operations, ensuring obligati...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Join our team to manage medium-scale contracting projects, negotiate complex supplier agreements, and provide strategic direction to ensure optimal value while mitigating risks in a dynamic environmen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $130K *

Lead medium to large contracting projects, leveraging expertise to negotiate, manage, and administer complex supplier contracts while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to optimize business value...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $133K *

Advance contract lifecycle management by reviewing and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance, and serving as a liaison across teams to mitigate risks and resolve disputes while protecting the Com...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $133K *

Lead the charge in managing the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and protecting company interests through effective negotiation and collaboration across teams and external partners in a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $133K *

Lead the charge in managing the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and effective negotiations to protect company interests while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and supporti...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $133K *

Play a key role in managing the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to negotiate terms and resolve disputes while maintaining str...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$92K - $166K *

Advance strategic contract management in a dynamic environment, overseeing proposal development and compliance. Collaborate with teams to monitor performance and resolve issues, ensuring organizationa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $125K *

Manage the full subcontract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and effective collaboration with stakeholders to mitigate risks and facilitate project success in a dynamic environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in commercial and contractual management for complex construction projects. Engage with clients and subcontractors, ensuring compliance and financial oversight from contract award to c...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's vital in managing FFP contracts, engaging customers, and executing proposals. Contribute your negotiation expertise to ensure successful pricing strategies and maintain compliance w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Empower the contract lifecycle management function, ensuring timely and compliant contract execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, govern risks, and maintain client re...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $95K *

Oversee and enhance contract administration for utility-scale EPC projects, ensuring compliance and effective documentation management across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to support seamless p...

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2 weeks ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Shape impactful commercial contracts through expert drafting and negotiation. Collaborate across teams to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks while enhancing business objectives. Play a key rol...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$133K - $199K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead Contracts professionals in managing complex agreements, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic initiatives on a key defense project. Shape the future with strong le...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $163K *

Lead a dynamic contracts team for the B-2 Program, driving compliance, managing stakeholder relationships, and strategizing proposal development while fostering career growth. This role emphasizes lea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $163K *

Lead a dynamic Contracts team within a vital defense program. Propel compliance, negotiate effectively, and develop innovative strategies to enhance contract management and support program goals. Driv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $199K *

Shape the future of defense contracts by leading a dynamic team, ensuring compliance, and driving proposal strategies for the B-2 Program. Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks and enhance e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $102K *

Empower the procurement process by managing contracts and compliance, advising departments, and ensuring adherence to standards and regulations. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to secure goods a...

3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Lead comprehensive procurement efforts by providing expert consultation and management in federal acquisition. Guide teams through strategy, execution, and vendor coordination to ensure effective cont...

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

$80K - $110K *

Contribute to the efficient closeout of government contracts with a focus on compliance and organization. Collaborate with NIH teams to gather documentation and improve closeout processes, ensuring ti...

2 weeks ago

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

$78K - $156K *

Lead the charge in optimizing contract processes, providing strategic guidance and enhancing collaboration between sales and compliance teams while managing complex negotiations to drive organizationa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $135K *

Champion streamlined contract processes, ensuring compliance with regulations while collaborating with leadership to enhance company profitability and performance. Utilize advanced expertise to naviga...

4 days ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Champion contract management excellence by leading negotiations and ensuring compliance throughout project lifecycles. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks and develop innovative strategie...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$174K - $188K *

Unlock your potential overseeing contractual agreements, ensuring compliance and risk management while liaising with legal, program managers, and customers to support high-stakes national security mis...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.