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Esri · 1 day ago

Sr. Contract Specialist

Charlotte, NC - Arboretum

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$99K/yr - $154K/yr

8+ years exp

Esri is a leading company in geospatial technology, and they are seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to lead and inspire within their Contracts and Legal Department. This role involves managing complex agreements, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations while supporting the sales process.

3D TechnologyAnalyticsBig DataCivicTechData VisualizationInternet of ThingsMapping ServicesRemote SensingSoftware

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Manage a workload of primarily heavily negotiated contract templates and customer templates

Review, draft, and negotiate cloud, data, software, services and OEM, reseller, VARs, and partner channel agreements of high complexity with commercial customers and government entities in accordance with Esri guidelines

Lead the full lifecycle of complex federal contracts, including RFP analysis, proposal development, negotiation, execution, and closeout

Serve as a senior authority on FAR/DFAR compliance, providing expert guidance to internal stakeholders and ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations

Drive strategic contracting decisions that balance regulatory requirements with Esri`s business goals

Represent Esri in discussions with federal agencies, prime contractors, and oversight bodies such as DCMA, DCAA, SBA and DSS

Respond to contract work requests promptly and provide quality, customer-focused support to internal/external customers and suppliers

Collaborate with and provide direction to internal teams to ensure contract terms are consistent with Esri’s business, financial, and risk management objectives

Consistently anticipate and guard against potential contractual risks and propose mitigation strategies

Identify opportunities to streamline negotiations and educate customers and colleagues

Develop an area of expertise and impart subject matter knowledge

Mentor and assist contracts specialists and coordinators in drafting and negotiating

Maintain high ethical standards in every aspect of the position and comply with company policy, laws, and regulations

Aid in the creation and update of contract templates for new and existing products and programs

Qualification

FAR/DFAR complianceContract managementNegotiation skillsMicrosoft OfficeApttusSalesforceAnalytical skillsDetail orientedWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam collaboration