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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$83K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee and optimize contractual agreements, ensuring compliance and effective communication with stakeholders while managing risks associated with contracts and subcontracts...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $90K *

Unlock your potential as you manage and negotiate key contracts, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. Collaborate with teams to build strong relationships and support effective performance across...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing contracts, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks through effective negotiation and support. Contribute your contract expertise while collaborating with key...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $90K *

Lead the management of contractual agreements, ensuring compliance and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. Drive risk mitigation and support proposal processes, contributing to overall prog...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $90K *

Join our team to review and negotiate commercial contracts, ensuring efficiency and compliance across departments. Collaborate with legal, operations, and sales while navigating a fast-paced environme...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and accuracy in major contract reporting, supporting key functions across sectors while managing audits and documentation efficiently to meet Canadi...

Markham, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $160K *

Transform your career by driving contracting success in the Space Domain, leading acquisition planning, contract management, and compliance efforts to support cutting-edge U.S. Space Force missions wi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$98K - $123K *

Shape the operational backbone of a scaling AI company by architecting and optimizing the contracting process. Transform legal operations to enhance speed, precision, and strategic advantage through i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$98K - $123K *

Pioneer the setup and optimization of a cutting-edge contracting framework that enhances operational efficiency and speeds up processes. Lead initiatives to transform legal operations into a strategic...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Drive contract management initiatives in the energy sector, ensuring compliance while optimizing sourcing strategies and mitigating risks. Collaborate across teams to enhance value and support corpora...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $155K *

Transform contracts management by leading a dynamic team to enhance efficiency and compliance. Collaborate with diverse internal functions and foster positive relationships with stakeholders while exe...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Tackle complex contractual challenges by providing expert oversight and support for acquisition activities. Drive compliance, financial analysis, and operational execution within a dynamic program env...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team where you will independently manage Life & Health reinsurance contracts, ensuring precision and clarity. Collaborate with stakeholders to structure deals, mitigate risks, and refin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Transform military logistics by managing contracts for advanced vehicle support programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and facilitating seamless operations across multiple locations in a fast...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Manage all aspects of federal contract administration and compliance. Lead initiatives in quality control and regulatory adherence while serving as the primary liaison with government partners. Ensure...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate the effectiveness of contract management by drafting agreements, ensuring compliance, and promoting collaboration with stakeholders. Support procurement processes and lead vendor communication...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing state technology services by overseeing contract management, negotiation, and compliance. Utilize your expertise in acquisitions and build strong vendor relat...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Manage the full lifecycle of complex defense procurements, ensuring compliance and strategic execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop comprehensive acquisition solutions and facilitate cont...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

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  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $116K *

Unlock your potential by supporting Federal acquisition processes and overseeing cradle-to-grave contract actions. Collaborate closely with Government Contracting Officers to ensure compliance and eff...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.