Contract Specialist Jobs in Maryland

Contract Specialist jobs in Maryland are concentrated in the Baltimore-Washington corridor, Annapolis, and the suburbs of Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, where federal procurement and defense contracting drive consistent demand at every level from entry analyst to senior contracts manager. Large, established employers with deep Maryland roots include Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and the University of Maryland Medical System, all of which maintain ongoing contracting functions tied to government and institutional work. The most in-demand specialties are federal acquisition, defense contracts, and healthcare procurement. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles23
Top employerUS Defense Information Systems Agency
Top cityBaltimore, MD
Cities hiring19
Work type46% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Document Digitization Specialist (temporary contract)
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Document Digitization Specialist (temporary contract)
Klik Solutions
Baltimore, Maryland
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$45k - $50k/yr
High school diploma or GED

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Contract Specialist
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Contract Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Emmitsburg, Maryland
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$122k - $158k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Government Civilian Contract Specialist
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Government Civilian Contract Specialist
NAVAIR
Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland
Compliance & Legal
Procurement & Purchasing
Project Management
$58k - $130k/yr

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Contract Specialist
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Contract Specialist
Kaiva Tech
Rockville, Maryland
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Contract Accounts Payable Specialist
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Contract Accounts Payable Specialist
Holly Poultry
Baltimore, Maryland
Business Operations
Data Analytics
Project Management
$23 - $26/hr
51-200

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Contract Specialist Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Baltimore
3 jobs
Rockville
2 jobs
Fort Meade
2 jobs
Largo
1 job
Severn
1 job
Aberdeen
1 job
Bethesda
1 job
Columbia
1 job
Elkridge
1 job

Contract Specialist Job Market in Maryland

A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

US Defense Information Systems Agency2 open roles
AMCORP1 open role
LG-Tek1 open role

What Maryland Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in contract specialist jobs across Maryland.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, public administration, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience with FAR and DFARS federal acquisition regulations
  • Proficiency in contract management software such as Deltek or SAP Ariba
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a DoD security clearance when required
  • Strong negotiation, drafting, and vendor communication skills
  • Experience with subcontract administration and contract lifecycle management

Contract Specialist Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a contract specialist in Maryland?

Most Maryland contract specialist roles require a bachelor's degree in business, public administration, finance, or a closely related field. Because Maryland's market is heavily tied to federal contracting, employers strongly favor candidates who understand the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Professional certifications such as the NCMA's Certified Federal Contracts Manager or CFCM credential are widely recognized and improve competitiveness with Maryland's large defense and government contractors.

Which companies hire contract specialists in Maryland?

Maryland contract specialist roles are posted by US Defense Information Systems Agency, AMCORP, and LG-Tek and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maryland's dense concentration of defense primes and federal agency support contractors means openings appear steadily throughout the year, particularly in the Baltimore and suburban Washington corridors.

Which Maryland cities have the most contract specialist jobs?

Baltimore, Rockville, and Fort Meade have the most contract specialist openings in Maryland right now. The Baltimore and suburban Washington areas anchor the distribution because of the region's high density of federal agencies, defense contractors, and large healthcare institutions, while Annapolis draws openings tied to state government procurement and the Naval Academy support ecosystem.

Are there remote contract specialist jobs in Maryland?

Yes, and more than most fields. Contract specialist work is primarily desk-based and document-driven, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 62% of contract specialist openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broad employer acceptance of flexible work. Roles focused on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions requiring classified work or on-site vendor coordination typically require in-person presence.

How can I get hired as a contract specialist in Maryland with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a contracts analyst or procurement assistant role with a federal agency support contractor or a large Maryland institution such as Johns Hopkins, the University of Maryland system, or a mid-tier defense firm in the Baltimore-Washington corridor. Many of these employers hire candidates with relevant coursework and place them in junior roles where they learn FAR fundamentals on the job. Earning the NCMA's Certified Commercial Contracts Manager credential while in an adjacent role like purchasing coordinator or grants administrator is a common bridge into full contract specialist positions.

Where can I find and apply to contract specialist jobs in Maryland?

You can find and apply to contract specialist jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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