Strategic Contracts Leader

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

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.