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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$95K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team providing high-level administrative support to enhance collaboration and efficiency across a large-scale project impacting U.S. border safety initiatives. This role involves critic...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $175K *

Join a team that ensures construction project compliance with regulations and standards. Monitor integrity, mitigate risks, and communicate with stakeholders on large-scale infrastructure initiatives...

3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Serve as a pivotal resource in managing legal and insurance aspects of construction projects, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation through expert contract oversight, claims support, and teamwork wi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading complex projects, fostering stakeholder collaboration, and driving process improvements for efficient project delivery while managing risks and ensuring stakeholder enga...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$74K - $137K *

Champion innovative solutions for Global Trade software implementations, collaborating with Fortune 500 clients. Utilize best practices and technical expertise to manage project deliverables, ensuring...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $137K *

Drive implementations of Global Trade software, collaborating with teams to optimize compliance and trade processes for diverse corporations, while participating in training and skill development init...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $117K *

Oversee project implementation and financial management to ensure quality outcomes and timely delivery, while fostering strong relationships with subcontractors and clients to achieve project goals an...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in procurement excellence by managing complex sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives, while collaborating across functions to achieve business goals an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Address complex legal issues in Retirement Services by providing expert guidance, resolving disputes, ensuring compliance, and collaborating across teams to develop effective solutions and maintain AD...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $258K *

Accelerate progress in global procurement by developing and executing strategies for Business Services categories, fostering engagement with stakeholders, and driving value delivery in a complex, inte...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $258K *

Join a team that's redefining procurement across global Business Services. Drive strategy, sourcing, and innovation while engaging with senior leaders to deliver exceptional value and foster connectio...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $258K *

Lead global procurement for Business Services categories, driving strategy and execution while engaging in high-level stakeholder management in a complex, international environment to enhance value an...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $258K *

Shape your career with a leadership role in global procurement. Drive strategy and engagement across Business Services categories, focusing on supplier performance and operational excellence in a dyna...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $258K *

Lead the charge in global procurement strategies for Business Services and IT, driving value through engagement with senior leaders and ensuring execution across international markets in a complex, ma...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $258K *

Join us in leading global procurement initiatives for Business Services and IT categories, driving strategy and execution to deliver maximum value. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and influenc...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in governance and compliance for a global organization. You'll serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and the Board, ensuring robust compliance frameworks and effective l...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $190K *

Join a dedicated team to drive project management excellence in procurement for advanced nuclear components, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes while collaborating with cross-functiona...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $108K *

Join a team that's ensuring compliance with international trade regulations, collaborating across functions and managing export controls to protect national security while supporting business operatio...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring export compliance and managing international trade initiatives. As a critical analyst, you'll support compliance with laws while collaborating across functions...

Today

  •   Less than 5 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...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $151K *

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

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   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...

1 week 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

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.