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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$179K - $229K *

Drive commercial governance and leadership for high-stakes projects, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks while managing contracts and subcontracts. Collaborate with teams to foster financial perf...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$179K - $229K *

Shape the future of project management by leading commercial oversight and governance for major EPC mining initiatives. Drive value through strategic contract management, claims avoidance, and financi...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $101K *

Join a team that executes and manages critical subcontracts, ensuring compliance with regulations while optimizing supplier performance and cost effectiveness. Collaborate across multiple sites to dri...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $101K *

Join a team that's committed to managing critical subcontracts and ensuring compliance with government regulations while driving procurement processes and supplier performance across diverse projects...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $111K *

Lead the management of high-value subcontracts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while driving strategic procurement initiatives and fostering supplier relationships across multiple pr...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $121K *

Shape high-value procurements by managing subcontracts, ensuring compliance, and driving SOWs through reviews. Collaborate across teams to meet supplier performance metrics and support strategic initi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $153K *

Transform the landscape of provider contracting through strategic management, negotiation, and relationship building. Drive value-based initiatives and enhance partnerships to optimize network perform...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $117K *

Join a team that's driven to optimize procurement strategies, manage complex supplier portfolios, and develop lasting partnerships to enhance operational efficiency and support corporate goals in a dy...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $110K *

Lead a dynamic auditing team to execute comprehensive audit programs, ensuring compliance and efficiency through effective risk assessment, analysis, and communication. Influence future success with s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Build your career as a Supervisory Auditor, leading audit programs, enhancing compliance, and mentoring a team of professionals to achieve departmental goals while ensuring effective communication and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $100K *

Lead a team of professional auditors in executing an audit program segment. Set goals, review audit findings, and ensure compliance with auditing standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance au...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Lead audit initiatives as a Supervisory Auditor, guiding teams in achieving organizational objectives and ensuring compliance through effective audit processes, analysis, and collaborative communicati...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Oversee the audit program in a supervisory role, leading a team of auditors. Establish goals aligned with agency objectives, review audit processes, and ensure quality through effective communication...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $100K *

Shape the future of audit excellence by leading a dynamic team. Drive comprehensive audit programs, analyze data, and ensure compliance while fostering professional growth and collaboration among audi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $200K *

Champion financial excellence by leading and optimizing accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic financial planning to support organizational growth and decision-making...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Transform finance operations by leading accounting, financial planning, and compliance. Drive strategic insights and build a high-performing team to navigate and optimize financial processes while ens...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of audit excellence, leading projects and developing talent while ensuring compliance and effective communication in the auditing process. Your expertise will help...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$102K - $134K *

Drive financial success through cost estimation and management, collaborating with diverse teams to prepare budgets and optimize projects. Your expertise will influence pricing strategies, enhance com...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the successful management of provider contracting processes, ensuring quality execution from initiation to completion. Collaborate across departments, educate stakeholders, and streamlin...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Empower business growth by leading commercial negotiations and advising on risks. Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline legal processes and enhance contract efficiency in a dynamic, fast-p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Develop and operationalize a compliance program, managing HIPAA, HITRUST, and SOC 2 frameworks while collaborating cross-functionally. Drive audits, maintain readiness, and lead vendor assessments to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Own and operationalize a comprehensive compliance program, ensuring regulatory obligations are effectively met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain audit-ready documentation and vendor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape our compliance program, ensuring regulatory compliance across HIPAA, HITRUST, and SOC 2. Drive policy creation, audit readiness, and vendor risk management while supporting M&A integration effor...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $168K *

Engage in the administration of complex subcontracts, ensuring compliance and effective negotiation of terms. Collaborate with diverse teams to maximize value and performance across varied procurement...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative legal solutions by independently managing diverse commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters across multiple businesses while integrating AI and legal technology for enhanced ef...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.