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 - $105K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the procurement process for OFCI equipment in data centers, ensuring compliance with specifications and timely delivery through effective vendor mana...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Join our dynamic team to manage the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation across government and commercial agreements while collaborating with key stakeholders to enhanc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $185K *

Elevate your career by managing supplier information platforms, ensuring data integrity while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance procurement compliance and reporting. Leverage your e...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing e-discovery projects, collaborating with attorneys, and ensuring quality deliverables. Utilize your expertise to drive project success while overseeing multiple, comple...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $85K *

Partner with cross-functional teams to drive strategic sourcing, manage supplier relations, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance. Leverage procurement expertise to deliver cost-effective solutio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $196K *

Oversee commercial and cost management on complex federal projects, ensuring robust cost control, change order evaluation, and claims analysis to support project success while fostering effective comm...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Transform procurement strategies and lead vendor relations to ensure timely material delivery, supporting production and maintaining company standards. Use your expertise to drive cost reduction and e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing and refining procurement documents for federal security projects. Engage with stakeholders and ensure compliance while managing timelines and producing high...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing the proposal process for RFPs and RFIs, ensuring timely and compliant responses. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize solution strategies that align with customer obj...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate the proposal management process by coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring timely, compliant responses to RFPs and RFIs, while leveraging AI technologies to enhance efficiency and pro...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $163K *

Advance community grant initiatives by delivering technical support and strategic process improvement throughout the lifecycle of funding. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to foster impactful sol...

2 weeks ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Take ownership of program management by leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure contract performance, compliance, and integration of IT and operational functions while managing schedules and resourc...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $95K *

Drive effective permitting, compliance, bid administration, and contract management across multiple units. Become a vital liaison with regulatory agencies, ensuring timely approvals and successful pro...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $185K *

Join a team committed to federal compliance and regulatory review, performing essential legal analyses and case evaluations to ensure adherence to laws. Your focus on quality and detail will directly...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $185K *

Contribute to federal compliance and regulatory evaluations by performing detailed legal analyses of case materials, ensuring adherence to laws and policies, and effectively managing multiple assignme...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of strategic procurement at our production facility to ensure timely supply of critical mechanical components. Drive supplier negotiations, optimize direct materials management, and col...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Manage a centralized contracts team to design and improve contract processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating closely with legal counsel and training various employee groups. Le...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$94K - $98K *

Lead project management initiatives, managing all phases from planning to completion. Collaborate with clients to achieve strategic objectives through effective resource allocation and risk management...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $155K *

Join a team that's optimizing the Req-to-Pay processes to enhance procurement efficiency. Lead supplier relationships, improve systems, and deliver outstanding client service while driving continuous...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $95K *

Transform procurement operations by leveraging Coupa software to enhance efficiency, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance in strategic sourcing and accounts payable processes...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Reimagine project controls by ensuring budget integrity and accuracy. Engage in financial discussions, forecast monitoring, and risk assessments to proactively address trends. Collaborate with teams w...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to manage full lifecycle proposals for federal contracts, taking ownership of complex projects and collaborating across functions to deliver winning submissions with minimal oversi...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic space program advancements by providing expert acquisition, engineering, and operational support throughout the life cycle of mission-critical projects for national security...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $221K *

Shape the future of space acquisition management by providing expert guidance across technical, operational, and programmatic areas. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance planning and integration e...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$59K - $111K *

Unlock potential by overseeing subcontract administration, developing specifications and terms for procurement, managing subcontract performance, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure mission...

Today

  •   Less than 5 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.