Contract Specialist Jobs in Ohio
Contract Specialist jobs in Ohio are in steady demand, with active hiring across state and local government agencies, defense contractors, healthcare systems, and large manufacturing and logistics operations, covering roles from entry-level procurement assistant to senior contracting officer. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by employers like Nationwide, the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, and Booz Allen Hamilton, which maintain significant contracting workforces in the state. The most in-demand specialties are government procurement, construction contracting, and IT services contracts. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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“I can be myself at work.”
You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace.
We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community.
“I can influence my income.”
You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.
“I can lead a full life.”
You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success.
Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options
Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love
Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones
Corporate Access Specialist (London) - 12-Month Contract
Capital Group has a Global Corporate Access team of 14 people, with associates based in North America (Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco), London and throughout Asia (Hong Kong, Mumbai, Singapore and Tokyo). The aim of the group is to act as a central point of contact within the firm and the coordinating body for all corporate access events, including bespoke field trips and site visits, sector-specific conferences, road shows and conference calls. This role requires liaising between Capital Group investment teams, corporates, third party IR firms, and sell-side brokers.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join the European team on 12-month contract reporting to the European Senior Manager, who in turn reports to the Global Head of Corporate Access. The Corporate Access specialist will be responsible for originating and managing events in the European region and allocated sectors (principally the Financial Services sector). This individual will be accountable for the technology solutions that track and record them and are responsible for the management of access to corporates, experts, and government entities, including on-and off-site meetings, site visits, conference calls, roadshows, investment conferences, and bespoke research trips.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop internal relationships with Investment Group associates to understand their investment philosophy and workflow in order to originate events
- Actively follow sector analysts’ responsibilities, meet with companies and to be comfortable recommending new companies for analysts to meet.
- Act as point of contact with company management teams (CEOs, CFOs, and other C-suite, Investor Relations, etc.) to request and secure meetings for our investment professionals, representing Capital Group in an appropriate and compelling manner, and ensuring a positive user experience
- Build external relationships with corporate Investor Relations teams and third-party vendors
- Ability to travel with the investment group to support offsite events and research trips originated; helping to deepen both internal and external relationships
- Be prepared to manage some logistics associated with corporate access interactions if need be
- Maintain data related to corporate access engagement and usage rates by investment teams in CorpAxe
- Work collaboratively with partners across the organization, including Compliance, Meetings & Events, Research Services and Technology to ensure Corporate Access program is fully integrated into the broader Capital Group business
- Coordinate closely with global corporate access teammates (based in US, London and Asia)
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of financial services experience, and ideally, prior experience in Corporate Access, Investor Relations, research or related financial services
- Knowledge or experience in the financial services sector is a plus
- Strong project/program management skills
- A passion for Corporate Access and its importance in the investment process
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong client/customer service orientation
- Strong judgment and integrity & experience working with sensitive or confidential information
- High degree of operational efficiency, ability to multi-task, and attention to detail
- Ability to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree required
“I can apply in less than 4 minutes.”
You’ve reviewed this job posting and you’re ready to start the candidate journey with us. Apply now to move to the next step in our recruiting process. If this role isn’t what you’re looking for, check out our other opportunities and join our talent community.
“I can learn more about Capital Group.”
At Capital Group, the success of the people who invest with us depends on the people in whom we invest. That’s why we offer a culture, compensation and opportunities that empower our associates to build successful and prosperous careers. Through nine decades, our goal has been to improve people’s lives through successful investing. We know that our history is a testament to the strength of the people we hire. More than 9,000 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day. Find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Glassdoor.
In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.
You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here.
- Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.
We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
“I can be myself at work.”
You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace.
We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community.
“I can influence my income.”
You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.
“I can lead a full life.”
You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success.
Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options
Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love
Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones
Corporate Access Specialist (London) - 12-Month Contract
Capital Group has a Global Corporate Access team of 14 people, with associates based in North America (Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco), London and throughout Asia (Hong Kong, Mumbai, Singapore and Tokyo). The aim of the group is to act as a central point of contact within the firm and the coordinating body for all corporate access events, including bespoke field trips and site visits, sector-specific conferences, road shows and conference calls. This role requires liaising between Capital Group investment teams, corporates, third party IR firms, and sell-side brokers.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join the European team on 12-month contract reporting to the European Senior Manager, who in turn reports to the Global Head of Corporate Access. The Corporate Access specialist will be responsible for originating and managing events in the European region and allocated sectors (principally the Financial Services sector). This individual will be accountable for the technology solutions that track and record them and are responsible for the management of access to corporates, experts, and government entities, including on-and off-site meetings, site visits, conference calls, roadshows, investment conferences, and bespoke research trips.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop internal relationships with Investment Group associates to understand their investment philosophy and workflow in order to originate events
- Actively follow sector analysts’ responsibilities, meet with companies and to be comfortable recommending new companies for analysts to meet.
- Act as point of contact with company management teams (CEOs, CFOs, and other C-suite, Investor Relations, etc.) to request and secure meetings for our investment professionals, representing Capital Group in an appropriate and compelling manner, and ensuring a positive user experience
- Build external relationships with corporate Investor Relations teams and third-party vendors
- Ability to travel with the investment group to support offsite events and research trips originated; helping to deepen both internal and external relationships
- Be prepared to manage some logistics associated with corporate access interactions if need be
- Maintain data related to corporate access engagement and usage rates by investment teams in CorpAxe
- Work collaboratively with partners across the organization, including Compliance, Meetings & Events, Research Services and Technology to ensure Corporate Access program is fully integrated into the broader Capital Group business
- Coordinate closely with global corporate access teammates (based in US, London and Asia)
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of financial services experience, and ideally, prior experience in Corporate Access, Investor Relations, research or related financial services
- Knowledge or experience in the financial services sector is a plus
- Strong project/program management skills
- A passion for Corporate Access and its importance in the investment process
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong client/customer service orientation
- Strong judgment and integrity & experience working with sensitive or confidential information
- High degree of operational efficiency, ability to multi-task, and attention to detail
- Ability to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree required
“I can apply in less than 4 minutes.”
You’ve reviewed this job posting and you’re ready to start the candidate journey with us. Apply now to move to the next step in our recruiting process. If this role isn’t what you’re looking for, check out our other opportunities and join our talent community.
“I can learn more about Capital Group.”
At Capital Group, the success of the people who invest with us depends on the people in whom we invest. That’s why we offer a culture, compensation and opportunities that empower our associates to build successful and prosperous careers. Through nine decades, our goal has been to improve people’s lives through successful investing. We know that our history is a testament to the strength of the people we hire. More than 9,000 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day. Find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Glassdoor.
In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.
You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here.
- Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.
We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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Contract Specialist Job Market in Ohio
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in contract specialist jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, or a related field required
- Experience with FAR or Ohio state procurement regulations strongly preferred
- Certified Federal Contracts Manager or CPCM certification preferred by many Ohio employers
- Proficiency in contract management software such as SAP Ariba or Deltek
- Strong written communication skills for drafting and reviewing contract language
- Ability to coordinate across legal, finance, and operations teams on contract execution
Contract Specialist Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a contract specialist in Ohio?
Most Ohio employers require a bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance, or public administration as the baseline qualification. Ohio does not issue a state-specific contracting license, but earning a nationally recognized credential such as the Certified Professional Contracts Manager designation from the National Contract Management Association is a meaningful differentiator. Government-focused roles often require familiarity with Ohio Revised Code procurement rules or federal FAR compliance depending on the agency.
Which companies hire contract specialists in Ohio?
Employers hiring contract specialists in Ohio right now include TRG, Kuehne+Nagel, and Medical Mutual of Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's strong base of defense contractors, state government agencies, and large healthcare networks means contracting roles appear across both public-sector and private-sector employers throughout the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most contract specialist jobs?
Dayton, Columbus, and Westlake account for the most contract specialist openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because it is Ohio's state capital and hosts the largest concentration of government agencies, defense contractors, and corporate headquarters, while Cleveland and Cincinnati generate strong demand through their respective healthcare systems, manufacturing firms, and regional logistics operations.
Are there remote contract specialist jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than most fields, because contract specialist work is primarily desk-based, document-driven, and executable without a fixed physical location. About 80% of contract specialist openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to distributed work environments. Contract review, drafting, and vendor negotiation are the functions most consistently offered remotely.
How can I get hired as a contract specialist in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a procurement analyst or contract administrator role, which Ohio's state agencies and large hospital systems such as OhioHealth and Cleveland Clinic regularly post as junior-level positions. Ohio state government also offers entry-level procurement positions through the Department of Administrative Services that do not require prior contracting experience. Completing a National Contract Management Association student chapter program or earning a foundational certification while in school gives candidates a practical edge over other applicants without field experience.
Where can I find and apply to contract specialist jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to contract specialist jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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