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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$100K - $172K *

Join us to lead sourcing strategies for high-value construction projects, enhancing competitive positioning and risk management while delivering impactful infrastructure solutions through collaboratio...

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

$109K - $140K *

Shape the future of contracting and pricing strategy while leading a talented team. Drive compliance and optimize processes across sales, finance, and operations to enhance profitability with data-dri...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $140K *

Take ownership of the contracting and pricing strategy, leading a team to drive contract management, pricing governance, and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance compliance...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $146K *

Shape the future of engineering proposals by leading the full lifecycle of proposal development. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to craft compelling submissions that secure key projects in th...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower organizational growth by leading a high-performing procurement team, ensuring strategic vendor management and process execution. Drive continuous improvements, enhance procurement workflows, a...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $140K *

Champion the design and construction management of medical facility upgrades, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality control throughout the project lifecycle to support the modernization of...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $140K *

Elevate construction management practices through comprehensive support from pre-design to project completion, ensuring compliance and quality across medical facility upgrades while maximizing operati...

1 week ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Lead supplier quality management initiatives, drive audits, and enhance supplier performance partnerships to align with industry standards and business goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a role focused on supplier engagement, contract negotiation, and subcontract administration in an EPC environment. Leverage your extensive experience to manage relationships, dev...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$64K - $112K *

Unlock insights as you champion financial analysis in healthcare reimbursement. Leverage your expertise to guide strategic decisions and optimize payer contracts while collaborating across teams to dr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Serve as a strategic advisor on GEOINT processes, guiding standards and conformance across enterprise systems, while collaborating with key governance bodies to enhance military and intelligence capab...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $210K *

Unlock potential by coordinating technical deployments and managing project schedules. Engage with stakeholders, ensure compliance with security protocols, and deliver high-quality project documentati...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your leadership career by managing daily operations in a dynamic US office. You'll drive sales performance, foster team culture, and ensure effective execution of strategic goals while collabo...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$118K - $145K *

Lead procurement strategies to optimize supplier performance and contract management. Collaborate with teams to enhance supply chain processes and deliver strategic solutions for effective resource al...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing high-value contracts domestically and internationally, navigating complex regulations while leading proposal teams and driving strategic initiatives for successful outc...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $130K *

Drive efficient procurement strategies by engaging in direct sourcing, negotiations, and vendor management. Thrive in a dynamic environment where you can solve problems hands-on and streamline purchas...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$59K - $111K *

Collaborate with us to manage supplier cost, schedule, and performance for complex subcontracts in global supply chain. Lead multifunctional teams and negotiate key agreements, ensuring compliance and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's central to navigating international sales contracts. You'll support proposal development, legal negotiations, and compliance, ensuring contract execution aligns with strategic objec...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $150K *

Unlock potential by managing multimillion-dollar water/wastewater construction projects, ensuring compliance and communication among contractors, owners, and engineers while maintaining quality standa...

4 weeks ago

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

$114K - $172K *

Lead the charge in coordinating site operations and maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable performance of facility assets. Build a culture of continuous improvement and complia...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Optimize site operations by leading daily maintenance, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. Act as the primary on-site leader, collaborating with teams to enhance asset performance and cultiva...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of daily operations and maintenance to enhance site safety, efficiency, and asset performance. Lead a team, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote continuous improvement in a collabo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic legal team to ensure compliance in a multinational environment, providing expert guidance on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters while supporting strategic business operations...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $111K *

Innovate the sourcing and procurement process, ensuring timely, cost-effective acquisitions of capital equipment and services. Collaborate across teams to drive efficiency and build strong supplier re...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $117K *

Drive supply chain efficiency by gathering data for sourcing strategies and category management. Contribute critical insights on commodity markets to identify value opportunities, while potentially le...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.