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.
Senior Contract Administrator- Construction
$75K - $95K *
Transform the contract administration landscape by reviewing and managing construction contracts, minimizing risk, and ensuring compliance while collaborating with project teams...
5 days ago
Legal Contracts & Process Consulting Manager
$99K - $232K *
Optimize legal processes as a Consulting Manager, leading teams to innovate client solutions through technology, data analysis, and process improvements while ensuring compliance and delivering except...
Today
$139K - $224K *
Lead and innovate within the contracts department, guiding strategies on complex contract issues. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and policies supporting efficient contract administration...
2 weeks ago
$72K - $90K *
Lead the charge in managing all facets of the contract lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risk for utility-scale projects. Drive efficiency in contr...
1 week ago
Contracts Manager - Data Center Construction
$90K - $120K *
Join a team that's driving project excellence in construction contracts. Collaborate with experts to deliver strategic procurement and advice to major clients on complex capital projects, ensuring suc...
3 weeks ago
Contracts Manager - Data Center Construction
$90K - $120K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team providing expert contract management and procurement support on large-scale construction projects, enhancing client service and ensuring strategic delivery across...
3 weeks ago
Contracts Manager - Data Center Construction
$80K - $110K *
Join a team that’s dedicated to delivering expert contracts and procurement support for large-scale construction projects, working with top clients to ensure success in complex environments and enable...
3 weeks ago
$87K - $109K *
Optimize project delivery for large-scale Renewables projects, ensuring contractual compliance and risk management. Collaborate with multinational teams to enhance supplier relationships and drive suc...
Reposted yesterday
$100K - $130K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of subcontract management, overseeing procurement and contract administration for major construction projects. Lead a dynamic team to ensure successful execution an...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Elevate your career by managing essential contract processes, ensuring compliance with policies, and supporting negotiations for optimal business outcomes while collaborating with teams across the com...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $130K *
Join a team that's central to commercial contracting, driving compliance and risk mitigation. Collaborate across departments to negotiate and finalize contracts efficiently. Excel in a fast-paced envi...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Drive the entire indirect procurement lifecycle, ensuring strong supplier partnerships while implementing cost-saving strategies and enhancing process efficiency through data analytics and collaborati...
3 weeks ago
$69K - $103K *
Shape the future of contract management by administering and negotiating contracts, guiding program teams, and ensuring compliance to meet organizational goals in a dynamic environment...
4 weeks ago
$69K - $103K *
Drive contractual compliance and communication, ensuring strategic management of development and production contracts while supporting business proposals, enabling organizational success and financial...
4 weeks ago
Contracts Manager, Stores and Ops Legal
$83K - $146K *
Partner with us to drive innovative procurement strategies and legal protocols, reviewing and negotiating contracts, while providing top-tier legal support across our global operations and shared serv...
3 days ago
$75K - $95K *
Transform contract management processes by leading a dynamic team of professionals responsible for drafting, negotiating, and overseeing contractual agreements, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk...
3 weeks ago
Manager of Contract Administration and Compliance
$80K - $90K *
Optimize contract administration and compliance processes, ensuring document discipline and accountability. Collaborate across teams to resolve project issues, maintain compliance, and enhance operati...
4 days ago
Contract Specialist (Open & Continuous)
$70K - $95K *
Unlock potential by managing acquisitions, developing strategies, and overseeing contracts. Collaborate with customers to ensure compliance and resolve performance issues, while maintaining high stand...
2 weeks ago
Coordinator, Contract Services (Procurement Officer)
$80K - $105K *
Lead the successful procurement and contract management for infrastructure projects, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with Client-Partners, manage documentation, and foster strategic relat...
1 week ago
Coordinator, Contract Services (Procurement Officer)
$80K - $105K *
Engage in comprehensive procurement processes by advising Client-Partners, preparing contracts, and managing strategic relationships. Leverage expertise in project management to ensure compliance and...
1 week ago
$70K - $95K *
Tackle the full contract lifecycle for vendor and supplier agreements, focusing on engineering and commercial contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and optimally mana...
Yesterday
$100K *
Drive strategic growth by sourcing and securing government contracts while building strong agency relationships across multiple counties. Collaborate with teams to develop proposals and coordinate par...
2 weeks ago
$75K - $125K *
Accelerate your career by engaging in procurement processes, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance across business functions to support efficient operations and timely project deliveries. Dri...
Yesterday
Senior Pre Award Contract Specialist-Remote
$90K - $120K *
Champion strategic procurement initiatives, providing expert support in pre-award contracts and post-award administration while ensuring compliance and timely delivery of essential artifacts for progr...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Pre Award Contract Specialist-Remote
$90K - $120K *
Optimize procurement processes by developing key pre-award artifacts, conducting market research, and ensuring timely contract administration. Collaborate closely with program offices to support compr...
Reposted 5 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.