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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$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead and manage federal contracts from proposal to close-out, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment. Collaborate with various stakeholders to drive contract execution...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by managing federal contracts. Engage with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance and driving strategies that align with corporate goals within a growing environment dedicat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing DoD and federal contracts, ensuring compliance, strategic guidance, and risk mitigation. Collaborate with internal teams and government officials to drive best practices th...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$189K - $224K *

Help us provide strategic legal support in contracting across diverse functions, emphasizing R&D agreements. Manage negotiations, enhance workflows, and collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$73K - $124K *

Drive your career by managing government contracts and negotiations, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies while collaborating with internal teams and external clients across vario...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $220K *

Drive strategic leadership of contracts within aerospace and defense sectors. Oversee proposal, negotiation, and compliance processes while managing risks. Collaborate with teams to support growth ini...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $113K *

Join a team that's enhancing global Procurement capabilities while driving innovation and risk management. Your role will navigate supplier negotiations, contract management, and market analysis to de...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving government contract success through lifecycle management, negotiation, and compliance. Leverage your expertise to support federal programs while ensuring strategic growth an...

2 weeks ago

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

$109K - $241K *

Join a mission-driven team supporting national security by shaping acquisition strategies and guiding stakeholders through the federal acquisition lifecycle. Leverage your expertise in a high-impact r...

3 weeks ago

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

$109K - $241K *

Contribute to national security as a key Acquisition Analyst, guiding procurement processes, managing acquisition strategies, and ensuring compliance across federal programs while collaborating with s...

3 weeks ago

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

$153K - $200K *

Take ownership of full life-cycle contract management for diverse government programs, providing strategic guidance and ensuring compliance to drive business growth and efficiency in a dynamic team en...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing complex EPC contracts, ensuring strategic alignment across teams, negotiating risk transfers, and optimizing contract processes while supervising a dedicated team to achiev...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$153K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee full life-cycle contract management across a portfolio of DoD and Intelligence Community programs, driving strategy and compliance while mentoring junior staff and c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a vital role in overseeing complex contracting for security projects, ensuring compliance and strategic implementation of multi-year contracts that enhance the integrity of critical infrastructur...

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1 week ago

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

$110K - $145K *

Help us build robust legal operations by managing contracts, enhancing workflows, and fostering efficient processes that scale with our growth. Drive initiatives for contract management and support th...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing complex procurements and vendor relationships. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with regulations, oversee contract processes, and enhance procurement efficie...

1 week ago

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

$227K - $275K *

Lead the advancement of space capabilities by managing vital acquisition contracts and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Drive strategic initiatives to support national security and develo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$227K - $275K *

Partner with us to support critical space operations by leading acquisition contracting initiatives, ensuring mission success through strategic management and compliance with federal and defense contr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Bring your expertise to our legal team as you manage and negotiate commercial contracts, enhancing our support for a growing portfolio of clients. Collaborate across departments to streamline processe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Drive the contracting process by ensuring compliance and performance management, supporting contractor coordination, and optimizing contract administration for improved operational efficiency and safe...

Cold Lake, ABIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and excellence in contract administration for large-scale projects. Collaborate with site teams, manage subcontractor communications, and drive effe...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Redefine contract administration by ensuring compliance, drafting essential documents, and providing expert recommendations while supporting the Government personnel in achieving effective procurement...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead a high-impact team as the primary contractor liaison, managing operations, staffing, quality, and performance for critical government support services in a fast-paced environment, ensuring excell...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to shape vendor strategies and enhance negotiation practices. Lead impactful contract negotiations, build cross-department relationships, and champion cost-saving initiatives while...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $231K *

Build critical strategies for space system contracts, supporting national security through cooperation with government agencies and oversight of procurement and execution across various defense progra...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.