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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$176K - $282K *

Oversee trade compliance and international business operations, leading a high-performing legal team while providing strategic counsel to company leadership on regulations and compliance matters...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$177K - $243K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team to lead expert trade compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to evolving global regulations while collaborating internationally across various business...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$177K - $243K *

Shape compliance strategies by advising on global trade laws, conducting risk assessments, and enhancing policies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, deliver training, and support internal inve...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$177K - $243K *

Shape the future of global trade compliance by advising on laws, conducting risk assessments, and enhancing compliance programs. Collaborate with stakeholders and provide training to ensure adherence...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Join a leading role in optimizing procurement, driving cost efficiency while enhancing vendor relationships and aligning strategies with organizational goals to maximize performance across the supply...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $105K *

Accelerate progress at operational efficiency by centralizing procurement, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance across corporate and warehouse activities to enhance indirect procurem...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $185K *

Shape impactful project controls on large-scale semiconductor initiatives, enhancing client relationships and driving growth. Lead strategic cost management, foster team development, and generate inno...

2 weeks ago

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

$82K - $87K *

Join a forward-thinking team where you will drive procurement processes, manage supply chain dynamics, and optimize relationships with suppliers in a highly regulated aerospace environment. Your exper...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Elevate your legal career by owning the contracting strategy for our infrastructure and compute supply chain. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to negotiate vital agreements that ensure operatio...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $200K *

Partner with us to own legal strategies for compute and infrastructure agreements, ensuring flexibility and operational excellence while collaborating across teams to drive innovation and efficiency i...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $105K *

Empower state and local governments by managing complex federally funded grants, ensuring financial compliance and effectiveness. Leverage extensive experience in compliance, budgeting, and support th...

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1 week ago

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

$81K - $138K *

Oversee comprehensive financial and grants management for federally funded programs, guiding disaster recovery initiatives while ensuring compliance and fiscal integrity throughout the grant lifecycle...

1 week ago

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

$74K - $90K *

Drive excellence by ensuring contractor compliance and performance standards. Serve as a subject matter expert to enhance assurance systems while training staff and management to optimize efficiency a...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering comprehensive construction management solutions for major defense projects, ensuring program success through effective leadership, risk management, and stakeholder coordi...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K *

Engage with strategic aerospace customers to drive business growth, retention, and relationship management. Utilize expertise in international supply chain logistics to execute account strategies, enh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $152K *

Drive accurate and timely payroll processing for North America, supporting compliance with tax regulations and enhancing operational efficiencies through effective collaboration with stakeholders and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by providing legal counsel on commercial contracts, compliance, and litigation support. Collaborate across teams to mitigate risks while aligning with legal standards and internal pol...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $145K *

Lead the charge in ensuring operational integrity through meticulous compliance management across multiple states. Collaborate closely with Finance and senior leadership to develop systems that preven...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$86K - $146K *

Champion project success by managing capital improvement initiatives, ensuring adherence to client objectives through strategic planning, cross-functional team leadership, and meticulous oversight of...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $100K *

The Procurement and Contracts Manager at HART is responsible for managing procurement processes and contracts for various services related to the construction of Honolulu's rail transit system. This r...

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

$100K - $130K *

Drive strategic resilience in the PCB supply chain by leading risk assessments, fostering supplier collaboration, and implementing innovative process improvements for optimal performance and continuit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Transform project delivery by coordinating BIM models and ensuring cross-discipline alignment, driving clash resolution, and supporting design and field execution in a dynamic, high-performance enviro...

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $145K *

Engage your talents to coordinate facilities initiatives, manage project execution, and streamline vendor relations. This role supports project managers and drives operational excellence to enhance th...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Transform proposal success by leading strategic pricing for U.S. Government contracts. Drive competitive analysis, compliance, and financial integration to ensure optimal pricing solutions while mento...

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

$90K - $120K *

Lead logistics operations for large-scale EPC projects, overseeing planning and execution of logistics processes and managing contracts to ensure efficient project delivery with minimal supervision...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.