Sr. Contract Specialist

About the role

Join Esri's Professional Services division as a Sr. Contract Specialist and play a key role in shaping agreements that support our mission to deliver transformative geospatial solutions. In this role, you'll manage a variety of complex contracts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide guidance on contract structuring and compliance. You will be joining a team of experienced professionals who enjoy working together to support Esri's large customer base and internal customer requests. Relocation assistance is available for this position in Redlands, CA.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of services contracts, including RFP analysis, proposal development, negotiation, execution, and closeout
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on contract terms, risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable regulations and policies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, finance, and project teams to resolve contractual issues and support program success
• Support a variety of contract types, including commercial, public sector, international, and federal agreements
• Contribute to the development and improvement of contract management practices and tools
• Apply knowledge of FAR/DFAR and federal procurement processes where applicable; federal experience is highly valued but not required

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in contract administration, with increasing responsibility
• Demonstrated success in negotiating and managing a variety of contract types and structures
• Solid understanding of contract law, risk management, and procurement best practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, legal studies, political science, or a related field
• Must be authorized to work in the US; visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, legal studies, political science, or a related field
• Familiarity with federal contracting and large systems integrator terms and conditions
• Experience working with federal agencies and federal regulations including FAR/DFAR, SBA, EAR, ITAR, and Defense Security Service
• Understanding of professional services contract terms, cloud computing terms, software licensing, intellectual property, and subcontracting

Benefits

• Industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families)
• 401(k) and profit-sharing programs
• Minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is $75,920 USD - $118,560 USD.