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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$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

$88K - $105K *

Transform contract management processes by collaborating with leadership and legal to enhance efficiency, minimize risk, and implement advanced solutions such as AI across multiple construction projec...

5 days ago

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

$81K - $122K *

Advance operations by managing contract processes, ensuring compliance, and providing training support across divisions. Collaborate effectively to drive efficiency in reporting and strategic initiati...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$94K - $141K *

Elevate the future of contract management by ensuring compliance and enhancing processes. Collaborate with diverse teams to streamline operations and provide essential training, contributing to the su...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$81K - $122K *

Lead initiatives in contract operations, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support contract management processes and provide training for be...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$94K - $141K *

Join a dynamic team to manage contracts operations, ensuring compliance and effective reporting. Leverage your expertise in coordinating sector training, support, and collaboration across diverse team...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$77K - $115K *

Advance your career by providing vital contract operations support, ensuring compliance, effective training, and collaboration across various teams. Drive innovation while enhancing project management...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $141K *

Join a team that's integral to the Contracts Operations, managing processes, compliance, and training efforts across sectors. Support diverse teams with your expertise in contracts management while fo...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $170K *

Lead the charge in managing contracts for aerospace and defense projects, guiding cross-functional teams through the entire contract lifecycle to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and achieve program...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $108K *

Champion the strategic sourcing of Maintenance, Repair & Operations contracts. Manage the contract lifecycle, conduct data analysis for decision-making, build partnerships, and maintain commodity know...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career as you manage procurement contract activities for large projects. Lead a dynamic team, ensuring efficient contract administration, negotiations, and strategies to meet customer nee...

Markham, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $90K *

Help us manage the contract lifecycle by tracking obligations, supporting stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with procurement and legal standards while maintaining our Contract Management System ef...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$118K - $140K *

Partner with us to elevate our contracting processes. Drive operational excellence and manage commercial agreements efficiently in a dynamic environment, collaborating across departments to ensure ali...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$106K - $177K *

Elevate contract management processes by ensuring compliance and driving performance on complex contracts. Collaborate with stakeholders to support negotiation, risk management, and proposal generatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$143K - $250K *

Shape the future of space operations by leading critical contract management efforts for highly classified programs. Drive acquisition strategies and ensure mission-critical systems support national s...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's engaged in strategic contract management for federal projects, ensuring compliance and successful execution while developing negotiation strategies and fostering cross-functional re...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Manage site contracting processes to ensure timely execution of clinical agreements. Collaborate with stakeholders as a subject matter expert while mentoring junior staff to optimize project delivery...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive compliance and contract administration in project execution, collaborating with teams to minimize risk and ensure adherence to contractual obligations while supporting project leadership with cr...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive procurement excellence by managing sourcing, supplier relations, and contract negotiations to optimize costs and enhance value, while ensuring compliance and supporting operational needs across...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Support our legal team by evaluating contracts, managing disputes, and ensuring compliance. Engage with diverse stakeholders to facilitate agreements and assist in litigation processes, contributing t...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$145K - $185K *

Take ownership of the complete lifecycle of commercial contracts and vendor procurement. Engage with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and negotiate favorable agreements, ensuring risk ma...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $112K *

Optimize procurement processes for diverse municipal services, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices. Collaborate across departments for effective contract management, encompassing b...

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Grow your career by managing and administering contracts in the defense industry. This role demands strong negotiation skills and knowledge of government regulations to ensure compliance and successfu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $185K *

Lead complex acquisition strategies essential for national security, delivering expert contract support and innovative solutions for high-priority projects. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to negotiate and advise on commercial agreements, providing legal expertise for retail and banking segments. Collaborate with business partners to align strategies with company goa...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.