Contract Specialist Jobs in New Jersey

Contract Specialist jobs in New Jersey are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in government contracting, pharmaceutical procurement, and defense supply chains at every level from entry-level contract administrator through senior contract manager. The heaviest hiring is in and around Newark, Trenton, and Princeton, where employers such as Johnson & Johnson, Lockheed Martin, and the State of New Jersey are among the most established and persistent sources of openings. The most sought-after specialties in New Jersey include federal acquisition, pharmaceutical vendor agreements, and construction contract administration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles10
Top employerBD
Top cityPennington, NJ
Cities hiring8
Work type50% Remote
Top industryHealthcare

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Fulfillment and Documentation Specialist (Contract)
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Fulfillment and Documentation Specialist (Contract)
INSTITUTE OF MNGT
Montvale, New Jersey
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Remote (US)

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Effective School Solutions
RFP & Contract Support Specialist
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Effective School Solutions
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RFP & Contract Support Specialist
Effective School Solutions
New Providence, New Jersey
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
Remote (US)
201-500

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Armand Corporation
Contract Compliance Specialist
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Contract Compliance Specialist
Armand Corporation
Jersey City, New Jersey
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
Associate's degree in accounting
11-50

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LG Electronics
LG Channels Content Operations Specialist - 6 month Contract Position
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LG Electronics
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LG Channels Content Operations Specialist - 6 month Contract Position
LG Electronics
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$35 - $50/hr
10,000+

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Kashiv BioSciences LLC.
IT Systems Support Specialist or Senior Specialist (Contract to Hire)
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IT Systems Support Specialist or Senior Specialist (Contract to Hire)
Kashiv BioSciences LLC.
Piscataway, New Jersey
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$25 - $45/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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Contract Specialist Jobs by City in New Jersey

Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Pennington
2 jobs
Jersey City
2 jobs
Montvale
1 job
Hackensack
1 job
Piscataway
1 job
Franklin Lakes
1 job
New Providence
1 job
Englewood Cliffs
1 job

Contract Specialist Job Market in New Jersey

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

Who's Hiring

BD
BD1 open role
Capital Health
Capital Health1 open role
LG Electronics
LG Electronics1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What New Jersey Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, or a related field required
  • Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial or government contracts
  • Familiarity with FAR or state procurement regulations for public-sector contract roles
  • Professional certification such as NCMA's CPCM or CFCM preferred or required by many employers
  • Proficiency with contract lifecycle management software and standard office productivity tools
  • Strong written communication skills for preparing contract summaries, amendments, and correspondence

Contract Specialist Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a contract specialist in New Jersey?

Most contract specialist roles in New Jersey require at least a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, public administration, or a closely related field. New Jersey does not issue a state-specific license for the role, but employers in government contracting strongly favor candidates who have earned or are pursuing credentials from the National Contract Management Association, such as the Certified Federal Contracts Manager or Certified Professional Contracts Manager designation. Public-sector positions with New Jersey state agencies may also require passing a civil service examination administered through the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.

Which companies hire contract specialists in New Jersey?

Employers hiring contract specialists in New Jersey right now include BD, Capital Health, and LG Electronics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New Jersey's concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters, defense contractors, and state government agencies means openings appear across a wider range of industries than in most states.

Which New Jersey cities have the most contract specialist jobs?

The cities with the most contract specialist openings in New Jersey are Pennington, Jersey City, and Montvale. This distribution reflects the presence of state government offices and anchor institutions in and around Trenton, the dense cluster of pharmaceutical and life sciences headquarters in the Princeton corridor, and the broad commercial and logistics base that pulls contract work into the greater Newark area.

Are there remote contract specialist jobs in New Jersey?

Yes, and more than many comparable roles. Contract specialist work is largely document-driven and analytically focused, which makes it well suited to remote arrangements. About 50% of contract specialist openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the procurement and legal operations space. Contract review, vendor negotiation support, and compliance tracking are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.

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

The most realistic entry path is a contract administrator or procurement assistant role with a New Jersey state agency, county government, or large hospital system, where structured on-the-job training is common. New Jersey's pharmaceutical employers, including those along the Route 1 corridor, frequently bring in recent graduates through rotational procurement programs. A background in paralegal work, project coordination, or purchasing gives candidates a strong lateral starting point, and completing even the first NCMA certification module signals seriousness to hiring managers evaluating candidates without direct contract experience.

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

You can find and apply to contract specialist jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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