Sr. Contract Specialist

ESRI; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 75,920 - 118,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional growth

Job summary

Esri's Senior Contract Specialist will lead the full lifecycle of services contracts, guiding terms, risk, and compliance while collaborating with legal, finance, and project teams.

You will handle commercial, public sector, international, and federal agreements, applying FAR/DFAR knowledge where applicable; federal experience is valued but not required. A 5+ year background in contract administration is expected.

Qualifications

• 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
• Master's degree is a plus for advanced roles

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

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract administration

Risk management

Interdepartmental collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, legal studies, political science, or a related field

Master's degree in business administration, legal studies, political science, or a related field

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced contracts professional looking to take the next step in your career? 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. We love what we do, and we love Esri's philosophy. You will have a management team and colleagues who are here to support you. Technology is always changing, and our customers are finding new ways to utilize geospatial software to improve the world, so your assignments are varied, challenging and fascinating.

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

Recommended 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

Total Rewards

Esri's competitive total rewards strategy includes 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, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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

If you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.