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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$75K - $95K *

Lead key contract management initiatives, supporting all phases of federal procurement. Collaborate across teams to ensure efficient execution and compliance throughout the contracting lifecycle, whil...

1 week ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Shape the future of contract management by overseeing contract lifecycles, ensuring compliance, and driving improvements in data management and policy development while collaborating with internal and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $105K *

Shape your career as a Contracts Specialist, overseeing the full federal contract lifecycle. Collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance and timely execution while managing multiple prio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Empower contract management excellence through strategic oversight and execution. Drive efficiency and compliance within ongoing acquisition activities while coordinating modifications and financial a...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $100K *

Transform your career as you manage contracts in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance and smooth operations while interfacing with various stakeholders to drive success in the defense manufactur...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate mission success by expertly managing contracts and supporting innovative defense projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with regulations while delivering agile solutions for...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Transform your career by supporting critical federal acquisition processes. Join a team focused on cradle-to-grave contracting, leveraging your expertise to ensure compliance and enhance procurement e...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $95K *

Enhance contract efficacy by overseeing diverse USG DoD contracts. Your expertise will support contract management from proposal to closure, ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams while id...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Help us enhance federal procurement processes by providing comprehensive contract support across all stages of acquisition. Collaborate with teams to prepare documentation, manage plans, and ensure co...

3 weeks ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Support and oversee negotiation of complex service contracts, ensuring compliance and risk management. Collaborate across departments to maintain contract integrity, enhance customer relations, and dr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Transform procurement processes by supporting contract management for federal initiatives. Leverage your expertise to ensure compliance while driving effective solutions in a dynamic environment. Unlo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$83K - $102K *

Join our team to oversee complex task order management, ensuring compliance and strategic guidance throughout the lifecycle while collaborating across diverse stakeholders to achieve mission goals eff...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $212K *

Manage the full lifecycle of contracts for federal and commercial projects, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet goals and execute strategic...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$76K - $95K *

Advance your career by providing expert legal review support across various sectors, focusing on commercial contracts and internal risk policies. Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment wh...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$76K - $95K *

Champion the analysis and negotiation of commercial contracts while ensuring compliance with internal risk policies. Collaborate across sectors to deliver ready support and drive optimal legal outcome...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$76K - $95K *

Lead the charge in providing high-quality legal review and support for commercial contracts across diverse sectors, ensuring alignment with internal risk policies while driving effective negotiations...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$76K - $95K *

Transform your career with this dynamic role that offers expertise in legal review, contract negotiation, and risk analysis, ensuring compliance and supporting diverse business needs across various se...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$76K - $95K *

Join a team that provides crucial legal support by reviewing commercial contracts, ensuring compliance, and implementing risk management policies across diverse sectors. Leverage your expertise in con...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$76K - $95K *

Partner with us to drive legal excellence by reviewing contracts and supporting risk policies across diverse industries. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to enhance transactional processes and con...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$76K - $95K *

Oversee high-quality legal review and support for commercial contracts across sectors. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and risk mitigation while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$76K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to high-quality legal review and support, optimizing contract processes across various sectors. Your expertise will drive effective risk management and ensure compliance i...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Manage the complete contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and alignment with business goals. Collaborate with engineering and program management teams to support contract negotiations and administra...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $94K *

Empower the future of community services by expertly managing contracts, ensuring compliance, and providing technical assistance. Shape impactful programs through seamless negotiation and monitoring...

2 weeks ago

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

$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.  •   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.