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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$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

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

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.