Contract Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts
Contract Specialist jobs in Massachusetts are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in defense and government contracting, healthcare systems, higher education procurement, and life sciences supply chain, with openings from entry-level contract administrators through senior procurement officers and contract managers. Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham are the heaviest hiring metros, anchored by employers such as Raytheon Technologies, Massachusetts General Hospital, and MIT. The most sought-after specialties are federal acquisition and FAR compliance, healthcare vendor contracting, and research institution procurement. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As the leader in Digital Employee Experience, Nexthink gives enterprises real-time visibility into how employees experience technology across devices, applications, networks, and digital workflows. Our platform helps IT teams move from reactive support to proactive, automated experience management: seeing issues, diagnosing root causes, fixing problems at scale, and increasingly using AI to deliver faster, more intelligent outcomes for employees. Nexthink describes its platform as a unified DEX data and automation layer with AI-powered IT agents and Spark, built to help teams decide, design, automate, and resolve employee issues instantly.
This is a rare opportunity to sell into a market that is still expanding, highly relevant to every CIO, and increasingly central to how enterprises think about productivity, AI adoption, employee experience, and operational efficiency. Nexthink has been recognized as a category creator and global leader in DEX, with recent investment activity valuing the company at $3 billion.
Job Description
This unique opportunity involves managing the renewal process of contracts and subscriptions between Nexthink and its Partners and Customers. Your primary focus will be on retaining and increasing subscription revenue on existing customer accounts.
The role is based from our Boston Office for a 3 days minimum per week work from the office.
Responsibilities:
- Contract Renewals: Collaborate with clients to understand their needs, negotiate contract renewal terms and maximize renewal rates. Drive relevant activities to ensure timely and accurate completion of all necessary paperwork, including Quotes and Order processing. Establish a framework and process to track, manage, and maximize renewal contracts.
- Client Communication: Maintain regular communication with clients throughout the renewal process, including contacting and follow-up with customers and partners to ensure a seamless experience. Address any concerns or questions they may have and provide information on the benefits of renewal.
- Customer Retention: Work to retain existing customers by building and maintaining strong relationships. Identify opportunities for upselling or cross-selling additional products or services.
- Data Analysis: Analyze customer usage patterns, satisfaction levels, and other relevant data to identify potential risks or opportunities for renewal. Use this data to create strategies for improving customer retention.
- Negotiation: Skillfully negotiate terms, pricing, and contract details with clients to ensure a win-win situation for both the company and the customer.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all client interactions, contract details, including Terms & Conditions, and renewal processes. Ensure that all documentation complies with company policies and industry regulations.
- Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, and customer support teams to gather information, address customer concerns, and streamline the renewal process.
- Forecasting & Reporting: Provide accurate forecasting, generate reports on renewal metrics, including renewal rates, and customer satisfaction scores. Present findings to management to inform decision-making and strategy development.
- Customer Education: Educate clients on the value of continuing their relationship with the company, highlighting any new features, benefits, or improvements that have been made since their initial contract.
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Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in a similar position.
- Strong business acumen, superior negotiation skills, and a customer service mindset are a must.
- Experience in a SaaS company; high growth Scale-up experience is a plus.
- Highly organized, with attention to details.
- Demonstrates effective teamwork, independence, and a proactive, energetic approach, showcasing resourcefulness and success in a fast-paced environment.
- Salesforce experience is a plus.
Additional Information
We are 1000+ employees strong in 21 countries across 8 different time zones speaking 60+ languages. We are positive, we get things done, we keep growing, and we are one team, we are Nexthink. We believe actions are stronger than words when it comes to diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace. Nexthinkers are multinational and multilingual, and come from all walks of life. We are committed to hiring a genuinely representative workforce that can create solutions and foster innovation for the modern digital employee experience.
Total Rewards @ Nexthink
At Nexthink, we offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans. Your total rewards compensation package includes base salary and may also include a commission or performance bonus plan. We provide our US employees with 100% covered company benefits that consist of health, dental, vision as well as access to life insurance, long-term disability, and accidental death/personal loss coverage.
In addition, we offer:
- ️ Flexible Hours and unlimited vacation (employees have unlimited paid time off on top of the 15 days of holidays we offer), 11 company-paid holidays, and 3 extra days for volunteering.
- Hybrid work model that balances office and remote work, with structured onboarding to foster connections and team integration.
- Free access to professional training platforms to explore your interests and enhance your skills.
- Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents/primary caregivers, 6 weeks for secondary caregivers.
- Plan for the future with a 401(k) plan featuring up to 4% company matching contributions, vesting immediately, to grow your retirement savings.
- Bonuses for referring successful hires after three months of continuous employment.
Base salary ranges are determined by country, role, level, experience, and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects Nexthink’s good faith determination of the minimum and maximum targets for new hire salaries across all US locations. Individual pay is determined by related factors, including job skills, experience, and relevant education or training, which may impact a final offer. Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
Total Rewards @ Nexthink
At Nexthink, we offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans. Your total rewards compensation package includes base salary and may also include a commission or performance bonus plan. We provide our US employees with 100% covered company benefits that consist of health, dental, vision as well as access to life insurance, long-term disability, and accidental death/personal loss coverage.
In addition, we offer:
- ️ Flexible Hours and unlimited vacation (employees have unlimited paid time off on top of the 15 days of holidays we offer), 11 company-paid holidays, and 3 extra days for volunteering.
- Hybrid work model that balances office and remote work, with structured onboarding to foster connections and team integration.
- Free access to professional training platforms to explore your interests and enhance your skills.
- Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents/primary caregivers, 6 weeks for secondary caregivers.
- Plan for the future with a 401(k) plan featuring up to 4% company matching contributions, vesting immediately, to grow your retirement savings.
- Bonuses for referring successful hires after three months of continuous employment.
Base salary ranges are determined by country, role, level, experience, and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects Nexthink’s good faith determination of the minimum and maximum targets for new hire salaries across all US locations. Individual pay is determined by related factors, including job skills, experience, and relevant education or training, which may impact a final offer. Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in contract specialist jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, or a related field required
- Demonstrated experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts in a professional setting
- Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation for roles supporting defense or government clients
- Proficiency with contract lifecycle management software and enterprise procurement platforms
- Strong analytical and written communication skills for contract interpretation and documentation
- NCMA Certified Commercial Contracts Manager or CPCM credential preferred for senior positions
Contract Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a contract specialist in Massachusetts?
Most employers in Massachusetts require a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, legal studies, or a related field as the foundation for a contract specialist role. There is no state-issued license specific to contract specialists in Massachusetts, so credentialing through the National Contract Management Association, which offers the Certified Commercial Contracts Manager and Certified Professional Contracts Manager designations, is the standard way to stand out. Defense and federal contractors in the state also value candidates who demonstrate working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Which companies hire contract specialists in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring contract specialists in Massachusetts right now include Vertex Pharmaceuticals, lululemon, and Nova Biomedical, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense primes, major academic medical centers, and research universities means contract specialist demand is spread across both private-sector and institutional employers throughout the Greater Boston area.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most contract specialist jobs?
Boston, Waltham, and Dedham have the most contract specialist openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge drive the largest share through their dense clusters of hospitals, universities, and biotech firms, while Waltham has grown as a hub for defense contractors and technology companies that maintain significant procurement and contracts functions outside the city core.
Are there remote contract specialist jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than many comparable roles, since contract specialist work is largely document-driven and does not require a physical presence on a production floor or job site. About 71% of contract specialist openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well the role adapts to distributed teams. Contract review, drafting, and negotiations with vendors are the tasks most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a contract specialist in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a contracts coordinator or procurement administrator role, which Massachusetts employers across healthcare, higher education, and defense routinely fill with candidates who have strong analytical skills but limited direct contracts experience. Large academic medical centers and universities in the Boston area often post entry-level procurement or purchasing analyst positions that serve as a direct pipeline. Earning an NCMA student or associate membership and completing a contracts fundamentals course signals commitment and gives resume depth that compensates for thin direct experience.
Where can I find and apply to contract specialist jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to contract specialist jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and target location, and apply directly to each position without leaving the platform.
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