Sr. Principal Contract Specialist

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 including commercial, public sector, federal, and 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

Preferred 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing programs
• Minimum 80 hours of vacation leave
• Twelve paid holidays per year
• Relocation Assistance Program

About the Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change through GIS technology.