Senior Contracts Specialist – Federal & Professional Services

Esri
Redlands, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for professionals with federal contracting expertise who manage complex agreements and collaborate across teams. Experience in federal procurement and risk mitigation is critical for this onsite role.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with federal contracting experience and a background in complex agreement management
    — “Apply FAR/DFARS knowledge where applicable”
  • Individuals who have led contract negotiations and structured successful customer engagements
    — “Lead negotiations, identify and mitigate contractual risk”
  • Professionals with a bachelor's degree and experience in contract administration with increasing responsibility
    — “5+ years of experience in contract administration, with increasing responsibility”

Things to consider

  • Must be authorized to work in the US; no visa sponsorship is available
    — “Must be authorized to work in the US; visa sponsorship is not available for this position”
  • This role requires relocation to Redlands, CA, with no indication of remote flexibility
    — “Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Redlands, CA area for this position”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with federal regulations and risk mitigation strategies in your resume
    — “Support commercial, public sector and federal contracting requirements”
  • Highlight your ability to structure and lead successful customer engagements
    — “Help move critical customer work forward”
  • Showcase your collaboration across delivery, finance, and legal teams in your interview responses
    — “Partner across delivery, finance, legal and other business functions”
  • Demonstrate your familiarity with professional services and cloud computing contract terms
    — “Understanding of professional services contract terms, cloud computing terms”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • managing contracts throughout their lifecycle
  • reviewing and negotiating complex contract terms
  • identifying and mitigating contractual risk
Typical background
5+ years of experience in contract administrationdemonstrated success in negotiating and managing a variety of contract types

Skills & requirements

Required

Contract ManagementRisk ManagementNegotiationCollaborationContract Administration

Preferred

Master's Degree In Business Administration, Legal Studies, Political ScienceFamiliarity With Federal Contracting And Large Systems Integrator Terms And Conditions

Stack & domain

Contract NegotiationRisk ManagementContract AdministrationProcurement Best PracticesFar/dfarsFederal ContractingProfessional Services Contract TermsCloud Computing TermsSoftware LicensingIntellectual PropertySubcontractingCommunicationInterpersonal Skills

About the role

Original posting from Esri

Own complex agreements. Navigate risk. Help move critical customer work forward.

Join Esri`s Professional Services organization as a senior contracts partner supporting complex technology and services agreements. You`ll manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, lead negotiations, identify and mitigate contractual risk, and collaborate across the business to help structure successful customer engagements.

You`ll support a diverse portfolio of Professional Services contracts while applying expertise across contract negotiation, risk management, contract administration, and where applicable, federal procurement requirements.

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

What You`ll Do:

Manage contracts from RFP to proposal through negotiation, execution and closeout

Review and negotiate complex contract terms and statements of work

Identify contractual, commercial and operational risk

Develop practice approaches to mitigate contract risk

Partner across delivery, finance, legal and other business functions

Support commercial, public sector and federal contracting requirements

Apply FAR/DFARS knowledge where applicable

Contribute to improvements in contracting processes, practices and tools

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 

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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. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is$75,920—$118,560 USDThe Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

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

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