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Contract Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship under the specialty occupation standard, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, law, or a related field. Federal contractors and defense primes are among the most active sponsors, with LCA filings appearing under SOC code 13-1023.
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Be part of an organization that’s driving change and consistently recognized as a top employer. At Deluxe, we know that great people build great companies—and we invest in you accordingly.
- We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work and a top workplace for Moms, Dads, LGBTQ+ employees, and Veterans.
- We offer competitive benefits starting on day one, designed to support your life both in and out of work.
- 42% of our employees have stayed for 10+ years, citing our people, benefits, work-life balance, inclusive culture, and team support as key reasons why.
The Contract Strategist facilitates successful commercial contracting and negotiations for assigned Deluxe business segments, supporting customer and strategic partner agreements involving standard to moderately complex commercial terms. This position provides contract language, policy, pricing, and business risk guidance to sales and business leadership while negotiating directly with customer and partner contacts. The role leverages analytical thinking, sound business judgment, and influence skills to help optimize revenue, accelerate deal execution, and mitigate contractual, financial, operational, and regulatory risk.
- Negotiate and support customer and strategic partner agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, amendments, and related commercial documents, collaborating with Sales, Legal, Finance, Tax, Compliance, Information Security, and other stakeholders to obtain approvals for non-standard terms while maintaining alignment with company policies.
- Provide timely, practical, and risk-based guidance to Sales and business leaders to support revenue goals, customer experience, and efficient deal execution.
- Identify, evaluate, and communicate contractual, financial, operational, and regulatory risks to business stakeholders and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Support strategic business initiatives, including merger and acquisition due diligence, integration activities, new product offerings, and other commercialization efforts.
- Assist with contract related components of the RFP/RFI process, including identification and coordination of internal review for non-standard contractual terms.
- Recommend enhancements to Deluxe standard contract templates, contract language, and contracting processes to improve consistency, efficiency, risk management, and deal velocity.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business, or a related field; or High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of relevant experience.
- 2-4 years of experience drafting, reviewing, redlining, and negotiating commercial contracts with large businesses or banks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD), Paralegal Certificate, or related legal/business credential preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and issue-spotting abilities.
- Ability to assess business and contractual risk and communicate recommendations effectively to stakeholders.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, Finance, Product, Compliance, and Operations.
- Experience supporting business-to-business or financial services contracting.
Additional Basic Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Compensation
The compensation range for this position is $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually. This position will be eligible for commission or an annual performance incentive plan. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.
Benefits
In line with our commitment to employee wellbeing, our total rewards benefits package is designed to support the physical, financial, and emotional health of our employees, tailored to meet their unique and evolving needs. Our approach considers our employees’ whole selves, ensuring they can thrive both in and outside of work. Here are some of the benefits we offer, which may vary based on role, location, or hours worked:
- Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and Holidays
- Employer-Matched Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Infertility Treatment, Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement
These benefits are designed to enhance the health, protect the financial security, and provide peace of mind to our employees and their families.
Deluxe Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law.
Please view the electronic EEO is the Law Poster which serves to inform you of your equal employment opportunity protections as part of the application process.
Reasonable Accommodation for Job Seekers with a Disability: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to deluxecareers@deluxe.com.
Why Join Us
Be part of an organization that’s driving change and consistently recognized as a top employer. At Deluxe, we know that great people build great companies—and we invest in you accordingly.
- We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work and a top workplace for Moms, Dads, LGBTQ+ employees, and Veterans.
- We offer competitive benefits starting on day one, designed to support your life both in and out of work.
- 42% of our employees have stayed for 10+ years, citing our people, benefits, work-life balance, inclusive culture, and team support as key reasons why.
The Contract Strategist facilitates successful commercial contracting and negotiations for assigned Deluxe business segments, supporting customer and strategic partner agreements involving standard to moderately complex commercial terms. This position provides contract language, policy, pricing, and business risk guidance to sales and business leadership while negotiating directly with customer and partner contacts. The role leverages analytical thinking, sound business judgment, and influence skills to help optimize revenue, accelerate deal execution, and mitigate contractual, financial, operational, and regulatory risk.
- Negotiate and support customer and strategic partner agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, amendments, and related commercial documents, collaborating with Sales, Legal, Finance, Tax, Compliance, Information Security, and other stakeholders to obtain approvals for non-standard terms while maintaining alignment with company policies.
- Provide timely, practical, and risk-based guidance to Sales and business leaders to support revenue goals, customer experience, and efficient deal execution.
- Identify, evaluate, and communicate contractual, financial, operational, and regulatory risks to business stakeholders and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Support strategic business initiatives, including merger and acquisition due diligence, integration activities, new product offerings, and other commercialization efforts.
- Assist with contract related components of the RFP/RFI process, including identification and coordination of internal review for non-standard contractual terms.
- Recommend enhancements to Deluxe standard contract templates, contract language, and contracting processes to improve consistency, efficiency, risk management, and deal velocity.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business, or a related field; or High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of relevant experience.
- 2-4 years of experience drafting, reviewing, redlining, and negotiating commercial contracts with large businesses or banks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD), Paralegal Certificate, or related legal/business credential preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and issue-spotting abilities.
- Ability to assess business and contractual risk and communicate recommendations effectively to stakeholders.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, Finance, Product, Compliance, and Operations.
- Experience supporting business-to-business or financial services contracting.
Additional Basic Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Compensation
The compensation range for this position is $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually. This position will be eligible for commission or an annual performance incentive plan. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.
Benefits
In line with our commitment to employee wellbeing, our total rewards benefits package is designed to support the physical, financial, and emotional health of our employees, tailored to meet their unique and evolving needs. Our approach considers our employees’ whole selves, ensuring they can thrive both in and outside of work. Here are some of the benefits we offer, which may vary based on role, location, or hours worked:
- Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and Holidays
- Employer-Matched Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Infertility Treatment, Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement
These benefits are designed to enhance the health, protect the financial security, and provide peace of mind to our employees and their families.
Deluxe Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law.
Please view the electronic EEO is the Law Poster which serves to inform you of your equal employment opportunity protections as part of the application process.
Reasonable Accommodation for Job Seekers with a Disability: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to deluxecareers@deluxe.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Contract Specialist
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the Contract Specialist duties. A business administration or supply chain degree strengthens the specialty occupation argument; a general studies degree may trigger an RFE.
Target federal contractors with active LCA history
Defense primes and government services firms file H-1B LCAs for Contract Specialists at higher rates than most industries. Search Migrate Mate to filter employers with verified H-1B filing history specifically for this occupation code.
Check prevailing wage before evaluating any offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for SOC code 13-1023 in your work location. Your offered salary must meet at least the Level I threshold for the employer's LCA to be certified.
Confirm the employer is E-Verify enrolled before accepting
Federal contracting firms are legally required to use E-Verify, so most are already enrolled. Confirm enrollment status before your employer files the I-129, since E-Verify participation is required for H-1B cap-exempt filings at qualifying institutions.
Request the LCA be filed for your actual work location
Contract Specialists frequently rotate between client sites or government facilities. If your work location differs from the employer's headquarters, the LCA must list the correct worksite address or you risk a DOL compliance violation.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation evidence
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Contract Specialists to document the education and knowledge requirements USCIS evaluates. Including this in your employer's petition package reduces the risk of a specialty occupation RFE.
H-1B Visa Contract Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Contract Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business, supply chain management, law, or finance. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is standard in the industry for this role. General or undefined degree requirements weaken the specialty occupation argument, so your employer's job description should specify the field explicitly.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Contract Specialists?
Federal contractors, defense primes, healthcare systems, and large government services firms are among the most active sponsors for this role. Because federal contractors are already required to use E-Verify, they tend to be more experienced with employment-based visa filings. You can search employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for Contract Specialist roles on Migrate Mate.
What SOC code is used for Contract Specialist H-1B filings?
DOL classifies Contract Specialists under SOC code 13-1023, which covers Purchasing Agents. Your employer's LCA must use this code to certify the prevailing wage. If the role has procurement and contracting duties that span multiple codes, the employer should select the code that best matches the primary function of the position.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer mid-contract?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval, provided you've been lawfully employed for at least 180 days after your H-1B was approved. The new employer must file a transfer petition and a new LCA covering your work location and the Contract Specialist role.
How does a government contracting assignment affect my H-1B if I work at a federal facility?
Your H-1B is sponsored by your direct employer, not the federal agency. If you're a contractor working at a government site, your employer's LCA must list that facility as the worksite. If the assignment moves to a new location not covered by the original LCA, your employer must file an amended LCA with DOL before you begin work at the new site.