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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$169K - $207K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in Earned Value Management, supporting critical evaluation and compliance assessments for major programs in the intelligence community. Collaborate with cross-functional t...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $165K *

Transform complex legal operations as a Project Supervisor, leading a dedicated team in a dynamic environment. Enhance management skills while collaborating with legal professionals to meet critical p...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $225K *

Oversee the full commissioning lifecycle of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects, coordinating with contractors, design teams, and stakeholders to ensure MEP systems are installed, teste...

2 weeks ago

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

$97K - $127K *

Manage diverse projects from planning to execution. Ensure high-quality outcomes while fostering client relationships and maintaining safety standards. Develop skills in finance and risk management in...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to implement strategic procurement initiatives that enhance global health, reduce costs, and improve supply chain efficiencies while fostering strong supplier relationships for imp...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Elevate renovation projects by managing MEP systems and lighting replacements in occupied facilities, ensuring quality and compliance while fostering collaborative relationships across stakeholders...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate renovation projects across Central Illinois as you manage MEP and lighting upgrades. Lead teams in occupied facilities while ensuring quality and compliance. Your expertise will drive successf...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Join us to lead federal payment integrity initiatives, ensuring program success through effective management, quality oversight, and stakeholder engagement. Drive performance across multiple workstrea...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Optimize and lead the CSA Engineering department, ensuring effective delivery of services, fostering team development and collaboration, and supporting business growth while maintaining a culture of s...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading proposal development initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring compelling responses to RFPs and business opportunities, driving growth in the AEC indus...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale data center and mission critical projects, driving excellence and collaboration across teams, clients, and trade partners while ensuring financial performance a...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by leading procurement for critical equipment. Build sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and develop a high-performing team to support our transition...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $134K *

Shape the future of procurement by crafting robust subcontract agreements, evaluating proposals, and negotiating terms to support diverse projects and sustainment efforts across multiple contract type...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $134K *

Drive growth by developing subcontract specifications and managing procurement processes. Collaborate with contract administration and suppliers to ensure compliance and efficiency, while preparing bi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $134K *

Join a dynamic team to develop procurement specifications and manage subcontract operations, focusing on compliance and supplier negotiations to ensure successful project execution across various cont...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $134K *

Manage the procurement lifecycle for a major defense project by leading subcontractor engagements, analyzing proposals, and ensuring supplier performance aligns with program objectives while fostering...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $164K *

Lead the charge in ensuring effective lifecycle logistics support for vital national security projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions that enhance operational efficie...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $214K *

Engage with us to tackle complex operational challenges in counterintelligence. Utilize advanced tradecraft and provide strategic guidance while managing programs and enhancing mission success in a dy...

4 weeks ago

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

$167K - $321K *

Transform national vendor management by driving operational excellence and strategic oversight, optimizing contract services, and enhancing performance metrics for superior quality across the outside...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$167K - $292K *

Pioneer operational excellence in contractor oversight, managing vendor networks while optimizing resources, compliance, and financial performance across a national footprint to ensure quality service...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$167K - $321K *

Lead the charge in optimizing national contractor networks, ensuring operational excellence and robust financial governance. Drive vendor performance, compliance standards, and strategic partnerships...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$184K - $321K *

Join a high-impact role leading national oversight for contractors, driving operational excellence, financial governance, and quality control across contract services while establishing performance be...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$167K - $321K *

Transform vendor performance and contract services nationwide, ensuring operational excellence, financial governance, and compliance across all construction and maintenance initiatives while driving s...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by providing essential integrated logistics support for diverse Army acquisition programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness through effective li...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Optimize budget processes to support defense initiatives, ensuring accurate analysis and reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage funds efficiently while providing critical support in a fast...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.