Sr. Principal Contract Specialist

Overview

Are you a strategic contracts leader ready to take your impact to the next level At Esri youll do more than manage agreements and a team you will help shape how we deliver innovative geospatial solutions that make a difference around the world.

As a Sr. Principal Contract Specialist you will manage a team of Contract Specialists as well as lead high-visibility complex deals. This role will advise leadership on critical business decisions and mentor the next generation of contract professionals. This is a career-defining opportunity to operate as a trusted advisor and manager while driving meaningful process improvements across a growing collaborative organization.

Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Redlands CA area for this position.

Why Join Esris Professional Services Team

• Strategic Impact: Influence pricing negotiations and contract structures that directly support enterprise-level programs
• Leadership Opportunity: Manage mentor and guide a talented contracts team while help elevate overall practices
• Variety & Challenge: Work across commercial public sector federal and international agreements
• Collaborative Culture: Partner with legal finance and delivery teams in a highly supportive environment
• Mission-Driven Work: Contribute to technology that helps organizations solve real-world problems globally

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor junior and mid-level contract professionals
• Lead the full lifecycle of complex services contracts- from RFP through negotiation execution and closeout
• Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on contract structure risk mitigation and pricing strategy
• Navigate and resolve complex contractual issues across cross-functional teams
• Drive process improvements and best practices in contract management
• Support a diverse portfolio of agreements (commercial public sector federal international)
• Apply knowledge of federal contracting frameworks (FAR/DFAR) where applicable

Requirements

• 12 years of progressively complex contract administration experience
• Proven success negotiating and structuring a variety of agreement types
• Strong expertise in contract law risk management and procurement practices
• Demonstrated leadership experience including mentoring and team development
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels
• US citizenship and ability and willingness to obtain a US Security Clearance
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Legal Studies Political Science or a related field

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience with federal contracting regulations (FAR/DFAR SBA EAR ITAR)
• Familiarity with large systems integrator agreements
• Knowledge of professional services cloud and software licensing terms
• Masters degree in Business Administration Legal Studies Political Science Juris Doctorate or related field

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