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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$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

$73K - $117K *

Unlock potential by contributing to supply chain strategies through data analytics and category management. Play a key role in sourcing initiatives while interpreting market trends and relationships t...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in establishing a robust global trade compliance program while facilitating seamless import and export operations worldwide, ensuring adherence to evolving regulations and optimizing i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Empower your career with a role that influences commercial construction projects, overseeing schedules, budgets, and team dynamics while ensuring safety and quality standards are met for successful pr...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead business operations and financial planning to ensure compliance, enhance performance, and support strategic initiatives for complex government programs, driving operational efficiency and operati...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence by leading business management and financial planning for government programs, ensuring compliance and efficiency in contract execution while providing insights to driv...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $110K *

Lead strategic proposal efforts to drive contract awards by managing the entire development lifecycle, ensuring compliance and quality through effective collaboration with team members and stakeholder...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower business success by acting as a key liaison between stakeholders and IT. Drive Agile product development, prioritize requirements, and guide technology solutions that enhance operational effic...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the agile product lifecycle by bridging business needs and technology solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize backlogs, and ensure successful delivery of im...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $120K *

Transform procurement operations as a Purchasing Agent ensuring effective buying processes across diverse county needs. Engage in vendor selection, negotiations, and contract management while supporti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate procurement processes by developing global sourcing strategies for indirect spend, encompassing various categories to drive value across the organization. Collaborate with key stakeholders to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$111K - $169K *

Drive international contract management for complex defense projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance. Manage contract lifecycle...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $169K *

Shape the future of international contracting in defense projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, manage complex contracts, and ensure compliance with regulations, wh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $169K *

Optimize contract management processes for international defense projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex contracts, negotiations, and compliance to support global business...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $169K *

Optimize international contract management processes for defense projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance, while supporting gl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $169K *

Unlock potential by leading international contracts within dynamic defense environments. Manage complex contract negotiations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize contract perfo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $169K *

Manage international contracts for complex defense projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance. Drive contract negotiations and sup...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $169K *

Take ownership of international contract management, ensuring compliance, streamlining workflows, and mitigating risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage bids and negotiate complex agr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $169K *

Elevate your career in international contract management by partnering with cross-functional teams to negotiate and oversee complex defense projects, ensuring compliance, performance, and seamless exe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $150K *

Elevate your career by engaging in the selection and specification of engineered equipment for a groundbreaking nuclear project, while collaborating cross-functionally to meet project goals and ensure...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in strategic procurement to deliver sustainable solutions across energy, chemicals, and resources sectors. Drive operational excellence while supporting complex project delivery throug...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.