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Contract Specialists handle government procurement, vendor negotiations, and federal contracting compliance. Most positions require H-1B visa sponsorship since they're typically specialty occupations requiring business, finance, or related degrees. Defense contractors and federal agencies frequently sponsor international talent for these analytical roles. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Fortrea's FSP team is hiring Site Budget & Contracts Specialists!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Home Based in USA or Canada.
Must have 2+ years of budget/contract negotiation experience at CRO level with direct site facing experience.
As part of a global team you will be responsible for preparing country site budgets and study financial appendices, assisting with the negotiation of site agreement budgets and financial exhibits of a certain complexity.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) utilizing standard templates and information from Contract Information Sheets. Ensure CTAs are executed in a timely manner in order to meet expected timelines for study start-up. Liaise with the legal departments to ensure any content changes to the CTAs are mutually agreeable, and in accordance with client's legally approved standard agreement language. Participate in Study kick-off meetings to obtain necessary information required for effective CTA execution.
- Solid understanding of standard contract language to enable decision making pertaining to sections of CTAs when language modifications are proposed by external contract parties. If language is not compliant, discuss issues with legal and work with the legal department, sites, contractors or vendors to resolve them.
- Generate site budgets based on final approved country budget in preparation for distribution to sites and following up with investigators. Research medical procedure costs using local or global database in order to provide accurate data for development of the site level budgets to allow Country Lead Monitors/Study Managers to calculate the latest average costs on procedures for their new studies.
- Manage CTAs ensuring all changes to agreements and corresponding components are updated according to client’s legal standards and client Global SOPs.
- Responsible to ensure annual review of all templates with the Legal department and Local Head of Monitoring and Site Management.
- Manage the contract tracking database, including coordination of timely updates with respect to CTA. Ensure accuracy of information and reconcile discrepancies between documents and the database. Responsible for posting of fully executed contracts in eFiliA and locally on the Clinical Operations secure drive.
- Process for each study, internal approval forms and other documents which are required to ensure compliance with the Internal Signatory Process and are also required for annual audits.
- Ensure excellent communication and collaboration as point person among clinical trial site personnel (Investigator, Study Coordinator, Institution's Legal Counsel) client’s Head, Clinical Operations, Legal Counsel and Manager, Insurance, throughout the contract negotiation process.
- Responsible for preparing for internal audits by maintaining a complete and accurate paper trail for each site contract negotiation.
- Negotiate Master Services Agreements (MSAs) with Institutions where Clinical Trials have been conducted and ensure they are reviewed prior to their renewal dates.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Must have a Bachelors’ degree or an equivalent scientific or commercial Higher Vocational education.
Experience:
Experience in the healthcare field, pharmaceutical industry or clinical research preferred.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: 80,000k – 89,000K USD
BENEFITS
All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.
- Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
- Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
- Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
- Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
- Varied hours may be required.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.
INTRODUCTION
Fortrea's FSP team is hiring Site Budget & Contracts Specialists!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Home Based in USA or Canada.
Must have 2+ years of budget/contract negotiation experience at CRO level with direct site facing experience.
As part of a global team you will be responsible for preparing country site budgets and study financial appendices, assisting with the negotiation of site agreement budgets and financial exhibits of a certain complexity.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) utilizing standard templates and information from Contract Information Sheets. Ensure CTAs are executed in a timely manner in order to meet expected timelines for study start-up. Liaise with the legal departments to ensure any content changes to the CTAs are mutually agreeable, and in accordance with client's legally approved standard agreement language. Participate in Study kick-off meetings to obtain necessary information required for effective CTA execution.
- Solid understanding of standard contract language to enable decision making pertaining to sections of CTAs when language modifications are proposed by external contract parties. If language is not compliant, discuss issues with legal and work with the legal department, sites, contractors or vendors to resolve them.
- Generate site budgets based on final approved country budget in preparation for distribution to sites and following up with investigators. Research medical procedure costs using local or global database in order to provide accurate data for development of the site level budgets to allow Country Lead Monitors/Study Managers to calculate the latest average costs on procedures for their new studies.
- Manage CTAs ensuring all changes to agreements and corresponding components are updated according to client’s legal standards and client Global SOPs.
- Responsible to ensure annual review of all templates with the Legal department and Local Head of Monitoring and Site Management.
- Manage the contract tracking database, including coordination of timely updates with respect to CTA. Ensure accuracy of information and reconcile discrepancies between documents and the database. Responsible for posting of fully executed contracts in eFiliA and locally on the Clinical Operations secure drive.
- Process for each study, internal approval forms and other documents which are required to ensure compliance with the Internal Signatory Process and are also required for annual audits.
- Ensure excellent communication and collaboration as point person among clinical trial site personnel (Investigator, Study Coordinator, Institution's Legal Counsel) client’s Head, Clinical Operations, Legal Counsel and Manager, Insurance, throughout the contract negotiation process.
- Responsible for preparing for internal audits by maintaining a complete and accurate paper trail for each site contract negotiation.
- Negotiate Master Services Agreements (MSAs) with Institutions where Clinical Trials have been conducted and ensure they are reviewed prior to their renewal dates.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Must have a Bachelors’ degree or an equivalent scientific or commercial Higher Vocational education.
Experience:
Experience in the healthcare field, pharmaceutical industry or clinical research preferred.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: 80,000k – 89,000K USD
BENEFITS
All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.
- Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
- Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
- Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
- Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
- Varied hours may be required.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Contract Specialist
Target government contractors and defense firms
Major defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Booz Allen frequently sponsor Contract Specialists. They understand the visa process and have established immigration support systems.
Emphasize your analytical and compliance background
Contract Specialist roles require analyzing complex regulations, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance. Highlight experience with procurement processes, contract analysis, or regulatory work.
Consider both private sector and government roles
While direct federal employment requires citizenship, many Contract Specialist positions are with private contractors supporting government agencies. These private roles can sponsor visas.
Prepare for security clearance discussions
Many Contract Specialist roles eventually require security clearances, which need citizenship. Be clear about your long-term immigration plans and willingness to pursue permanent residency.
Highlight relevant degree fields
Business administration, finance, economics, supply chain management, or related fields typically qualify. The specialty occupation requirement is usually straightforward for analytical procurement roles.
Research FAR and procurement regulations
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation demonstrates genuine interest. Many employers value candidates who understand government contracting fundamentals, even without direct experience.
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Find Contract Specialist JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do Contract Specialists qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Contract Specialist positions typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations. The role requires analytical skills, knowledge of procurement regulations, and usually a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related fields. Government contractors regularly sponsor international professionals for these positions.
What degree do I need for Contract Specialist visa sponsorship?
Most Contract Specialist positions require a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, supply chain management, or related fields. Some employers accept equivalent experience, but the degree requirement helps establish the H-1B specialty occupation standard for visa purposes.
Can Contract Specialists work for the federal government on visas?
Direct federal employment typically requires U.S. citizenship, but many Contract Specialists work for private contractors supporting government agencies. These contractor positions can sponsor H-1B visas while you work on government projects and pursue permanent residency.
How to find Contract Specialist jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Contract Specialist jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international candidates with sponsoring employers. Focus on government contractors, defense companies, and federal agencies that frequently hire Contract Specialists and sponsor H-1B, L-1, or O-1 visas. These organizations often have established processes for sponsoring qualified international professionals in procurement and contract management roles.
How does security clearance affect Contract Specialist sponsorship?
Many Contract Specialist roles eventually require security clearances, which need citizenship. However, employers often sponsor visas for positions that don't immediately require clearance, understanding that employees may pursue permanent residency. Some roles have unclassified tracks that don't require clearance.
Which companies sponsor Contract Specialists most frequently?
Major defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, General Dynamics, and consulting firms like Booz Allen Hamilton regularly sponsor Contract Specialists. These companies have established immigration processes and understand the value of international talent in procurement and compliance roles.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Contract Specialist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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