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.
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.
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.
$120K - $150K *
Empower your career by managing federal contracts, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with teams to support project success. Utilize your expertise in negotiations, regulation adherence, and contr...
1 week ago
Sr. Procurement Specialist - Process Equipment
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in strategic procurement for capital equipment, driving project success through comprehensive management of contracting and supplier negotiations while maximizing cost efficiency and m...
6 days ago
Sr. Procurement Specialist - Process Equipment
$110K - $130K *
Advance your career by overseeing procurement strategies for capital equipment, driving project timelines, negotiating contracts, and enhancing supplier competition to ensure project success and effic...
6 days ago
$84K - $108K *
Lead the development of compelling proposals by translating visions into layouts, managing narrative content, and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality submissions that meet client expect...
4 weeks ago
Subcontract Management Sr - E3
$81K - $151K *
Drive effective supplier management by overseeing procurement processes, negotiating contracts, and ensuring quality performance across various programs. Collaborate with multifunctional teams to enha...
2 days ago
Subcontract Management Sr - E3
$72K - $134K *
Lead subcontract management for complex systems, ensuring supplier performance on commercial and DOD programs. Manage multi-functional teams, develop specifications, and oversee procurement processes...
2 days ago
Subcontract Management Sr - E3
$72K - $134K *
Join a team that's driving excellence in subcontract management by leading cross-functional teams to ensure cost, schedule, and technical compliance for high-risk projects. This role fosters collabora...
4 days ago
Subcontract Management Sr - E3
$81K - $151K *
Support cross-functional teams in managing supplier relations, ensuring compliance, and driving key contract activities for advanced defense initiatives. Leverage procurement strategies to enhance ope...
6 days ago
Subcontract Management Sr - E3
$81K - $151K *
Engage in managing supplier contracts and schedules for complex projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams in drafting specifications, evaluations, and negotiations to ensure optimal performance and compl...
6 days ago
Subcontract Management Sr - E3
$72K - $134K *
Lead the charge in managing supplier performance for strategic DOD programs, overseeing multifaceted subcontract teams, and negotiating pivotal agreements. Shape materials and services procurement to...
1 week ago
Subcontract Management Sr - E3
$72K - $134K *
Join a dynamic team driving procurement excellence on complex contracts. Oversee supplier performance, negotiate agreements, and ensure compliance across multiple programs while fostering cross-functi...
1 week ago
Subcontract Management Sr - E3
$72K - $134K *
Transform supplier management by overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance on diverse subcontracts, ensuring high standards across commercial and DOD programs while leading cross-functional...
1 week ago
$92K - $110K *
Champion procurement excellence by leading project purchasing personnel through bidding, evaluation, and award processes ensuring compliance with governance while optimizing supplier performance and c...
2 weeks ago
Senior Consultant, SAP Procurement Public Cloud
$77K - $102K *
Innovate your career with us by driving SAP S/4HANA Procurement transformations, optimizing client engagements through standard process adoption, and delivering exceptional results in P2P solution int...
2 weeks ago
Senior Consultant, SAP Procurement Public Cloud
$73K - $100K *
Optimize procurement processes as a Senior Consultant in SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud. Collaborate with clients to configure solutions, enhance P2P transformations, and ensure seamless integration across...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion the integration of contract management for $1B defense programs. Lead contract negotiations, influence strategic decisions, and foster partnerships while ensuring compliance with regulatory m...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead strategic contracting initiatives for a $1B defense program. Support contract management and negotiations while mentoring a team of administrators. Drive compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations to...
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$108K - $130K *
Deliver innovative contracting solutions to enhance defense capabilities, lead a dynamic team, and foster strong customer relationships in a fast-paced hybrid work environment...
Today
$110K - $130K *
Join a collaborative team to lead complex contracting assignments, manage customer relationships, and develop innovative solutions to enhance electronic warfare capabilities across diverse programs, e...
Today
$108K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in electronic warfare solutions, enhancing mission capabilities through expert contracts management and collaboration across diverse programs, while fostering a c...
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$110K - $130K *
Drive international contracting initiatives by overseeing a dedicated team managing complex contracts, proposals, and compliance within a fast-paced environment, fostering strong relationships with cu...
3 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team that leads contracting activities for innovative defense solutions, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFAR regulations and providing mentorship while managing complex proposals and nego...
Today
$130K - $140K *
Lead the charge in operational logistics planning, applying military expertise to support mission readiness and sustainment efforts within dynamic environments for U.S. Air Force operations, driving s...
Reposted 6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in optimizing purchasing operations, ensuring vital materials are consistently available to support production and plant needs. Collaborate across teams to drive efficiency and influen...
3 weeks ago
Correctional Program Specialist (Contract Oversight Specialist)
$98K *
Partner with us to ensure a secure and humane environment as you oversee operations and programs at residential reentry centers, enhancing public safety and supporting inmate reentry into the communit...
4 days ago
What does a contract specialist do?
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?
Almost every industry requires contract specialists. Popular industries include government, healthcare, technology, and military defense.
How much can a contract specialist earn?
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?
Some key skills include negotiation, attention to detail, understanding of contract laws, excellent communication, and problem-solving abilities.