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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$68K - $119K *

Contribute to contract operationalization by drafting, reviewing, and managing SOWs while driving process improvements and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Build robust contracts that drive international capital projects to success. Engage with stakeholders, ensure compliance, and lead contract strategy and negotiations. Join us in optimizing commercial...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $95K *

Optimize contract management for international projects by developing strategies, negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and maximiz...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $114K *

Shape the future of contracts management by ensuring compliance and strategic negotiations. Collaborate closely with team members across functions, leveraging your expertise to enhance performance and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $114K *

Empower contract management excellence by negotiating, drafting, and executing agreements while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance and maint...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $114K *

Collaborate with us to manage and negotiate complex contractual agreements while ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. This role demands strong communication and analytical skills to drive success...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives, ensuring compliance and optimal contracts through stakeholder collaboration. Leverage expertise in supplier management, data analysis, and continuous improvement...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $115K *

Support the full lifecycle of contracts by ensuring compliance, managing risks, and delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to drive suc...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $140K *

Shape the future of digital identity by managing contract lifecycle activities, negotiating agreements and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in all contract...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform project contracting processes by leading strategy, contractor qualifications, and commercial negotiations. Ensure high-quality contract execution and manage relationships from award through...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving effective procurement and contract management. Oversee sourcing cycles and supplier relationships, ensuring compliance and optimal performance across multiple contracts with...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $89K *

Empower the procurement process by managing complex acquisition contracts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and delivering superior contract support and communication within a dynamic gov...

Today

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

$81K *

Elevate procurement excellence by independently developing and managing complex contracts, guiding city departments through the solicitation and negotiation processes while ensuring compliance and fos...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

The Expert Contract Specialist is responsible for analyzing project requirements and developing solutions to meet agency needs throughout the contract lifecycle. This role involves contract negotiatio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Champion contract management excellence to enhance procurement strategies and oversee contractor relationships, ensuring optimal service delivery and risk mitigation in a dynamic oil and gas environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to effective contract administration for construction projects. This role supports documentation, compliance tracking, and change management, providing valuable exposure t...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Oversee the entire lifecycle of federal contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations, nurturing prime and subcontractor relationships, and supporting proposal development for government projects...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $95K *

Manage the full contract lifecycle in a fast-paced federal environment, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and collaborating with teams to support critical government programs. Great opportunity f...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that empowers the contract lifecycle in a dynamic federal environment, enhancing compliance, mitigating risks, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support critical government pr...

5 days ago

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

$90K - $140K *

Manage compliance and change management processes for large construction projects. Ensure effective claims mitigation and oversee contractual correspondence while guiding team training and maintaining...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$70K - $95K *

Take ownership of contract management processes while ensuring compliance and risk assessment. Collaborate with teams to standardize practices, negotiate agreements, and support CFO projects in a dyna...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

The Expert Contract Specialist is responsible for analyzing project requirements and developing solutions to meet agency needs throughout the contract lifecycle. This role involves contract negotiatio...

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing complex DoD contracts, ensuring efficient procurement strategies, cost analysis, and compliance with regulatory standards while training government personnel...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $125K *

Redefine compliance and risk management by ensuring contracts meet regulatory standards and supporting successful program execution across multiple departments while minimizing contractual risks for c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Empower project teams by leading contract negotiations and pre-construction activities, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across all departments to deliver successful outcomes in large...

Reposted today

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

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.