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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$70K - $95K *

Accelerate the reconciliation process by collaborating cross-functionally, ensuring accuracy, and implementing effective solutions to discrepancies while enhancing operational efficiencies in a dynami...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Champion comprehensive acquisition processes while driving innovation in workforce planning, market research, and project evaluation. Lead efforts in procurement support to enhance operational efficie...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K *

Lead acquisition lifecycle support for U.S. Government programs focusing on counternarcotics. Collaborate in developing documentation and managing processes from pre-award to post-award for third-part...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Deliver strategic leadership and oversight for preconstruction estimating efforts, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and high standards while fostering team development and effective communication across...

1 week ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to optimizing technology procurement and asset management. In this role, you'll oversee purchasing, financial analysis, vendor coordination, and compliance, ensuring effic...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $118K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security protocols by overseeing personnel, facility, and SAP security operations, providing expert guidance on security practices, and implementing effective risk mitigat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $102K *

Join a dynamic team managing multiple commissioning projects, providing leadership and oversight. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders, ensuring efficient execution while developing project talen...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Manage engineering construction projects by overseeing execution, ensuring safety, coordinating teams, and implementing policies. Lead a multidisciplinary team to achieve project goals on time and wit...

Repentigny, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$155K - $180K *

Transform P2P processes by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring operational excellence, and driving technology advancement. Empower a high-performing team while influencing stakeholders for impactf...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Lead strategic pricing and contracting initiatives, collaborating across functions to drive operational excellence and ensure compliance in pharmaceutical market access...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$178K - $257K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing pricing strategies for Mainline and Beyfortus vaccines, driving competitive growth while collaborating cross-functionally to navigate complex market dyna...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $95K *

Lead and manage HVAC projects from initiation to completion, ensuring successful bid responses, financial oversight, and coordination with stakeholders to meet objectives within budget and schedule. P...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing U.S. Government contracts for health IT solutions, ensuring compliance with acquisition and regulatory requirements while collaborating across departments to optimize sales...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Support and optimize foreign disclosure processes in a crucial role, ensuring compliance and effective collaboration with international partners while contributing to policy development and informatio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $90K *

Lead the charge in managing compliance and court reporting for a high-volume guardianship caseload, ensuring timely submissions and accurate documentation while collaborating with legal and finance te...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as you drive satellite operations through real-time monitoring, mission planning, and system evaluations. Collaborate with a dedicated team and contribute to pioneering projects...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Unlock efficiency in procurement by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, developing negotiation strategies, and optimizing supplier relationships to drive cost savings and value for business operat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$121K - $169K *

Transform healthcare project management by leading a skilled team to efficiently oversee hospital projects, ensuring high-quality communication and execution of scope, cost, and scheduling while meeti...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Unlock opportunities as a seasoned procurement professional managing high-value purchases. Collaborate cross-functionally while leading negotiations and ensuring compliance in a dynamic environment fo...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Advance your career by managing compliance processes in Identity and Access Management. Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement compliance strategies that align with long-term objectives...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $155K *

Drive your career with impactful leadership in commissioning for innovative construction projects. Oversee multiple initiatives while collaborating with clients, engineers, and contractors to ensure s...

4 days ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Drive acquisition logistics for air defense weapons systems, collaborating on lifecycle management and reporting in a fast-paced environment. Utilize extensive logistics knowledge to ensure compliance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $97K *

Deliver impactful sourcing strategies while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance procurement efficiency, support product innovation, and maintain quality standards within a dynamic team environ...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $155K *

Transform commissioning leadership across multiple projects, ensuring technical excellence and optimal performance standards while engaging effectively with clients, owners, and contractors to drive p...

4 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Shape your career by managing complex construction projects, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and budget goals. Collaborate with engineers, clients, and subcontractors to drive successful proj...

2 weeks ago

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

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.