Sr. Principal Contract Specialist

Overview

Are you a strategic contracts leader ready to take your impact to the next level? At Esri, you`ll 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 Esri`s 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


• Bachelor's 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


• Master's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Political Science, Juris Doctorate, or related field

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