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.
Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Redlands, CA area for this position.
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
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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.
The 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!
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 [email protected] 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.
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Skills Required
- 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 ability to collaborate across teams
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, legal studies, political science, or a related field
- Authorization to work in the US; visa sponsorship is not available
- Federal contracting experience / knowledge of FAR/DFAR (highly valued)
- Master's degree in business administration, legal studies, political science, or related field
- Familiarity with federal contracting, large systems integrator terms, and regulations (SBA, EAR, ITAR, Defense Security Service)
- Understanding of professional services contract terms, cloud computing terms, software licensing, intellectual property, and subcontracting
Esri Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Esri and has not been reviewed or approved by Esri.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests health coverage is a standout, with full company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums frequently cited as uncommon and valuable. Comprehensive options, including mental health support and FSAs, reinforce confidence in core healthcare benefits.
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Affordable Benefits — Feedback suggests employer-paid premiums lower out-of-pocket costs, which many view as a meaningful offset to lower cash pay in some roles. This affordability underpins satisfaction with total compensation even when salaries are seen as moderate relative to tech hubs.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests 401(k) matching and profit sharing are valued components that strengthen long-term financial security. These programs contribute to a perception of stability and a well-rounded total rewards package.
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What We Do
As a leading location intelligence platform provider (Forrester Wave 2020), Esri empowers leaders with innovative tools to help create sustainable prosperity. Esri's customers drive digital transformation by embracing the power of location. We pioneer problem solving with GIS to help you see what others can’t. We build ArcGIS, the world’s most powerful mapping & spatial analytics software. ArcGIS software and apps combine mapping and data analytics to deliver location intelligence and meet digital transformation needs for organizations of all sizes.
