Senior Contracts Specialist

This role can also be located in Redlands, CA with full relocation paid. Position Overview Lead complex contract negotiations, manage risk, and help drive successful customer engagements. Were seeking an experienced contracts professional to support a diverse portfolio of technology and professional services agreements. In this role, youll oversee contracts throughout the full lifecycle, from proposal development and negotiation through execution and closeout. Youll work closely with legal, finance, delivery, and business teams to structure agreements, mitigate risk, and ensure contractual terms align with business objectives. This position offers the opportunity to support commercial, public sector, and federal customers while contributing to contracting strategy, process improvements, and risk management. Relocation assistance is available for candidates moving to the Redlands, California area. Key Responsibilities Manage the full contract lifecycle, from RFP and proposal development through negotiation, execution, and closeout. Review, draft, and negotiate complex contracts, statements of work, and contractual terms. Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, commercial, and operational risks. Develop strategies and best practices to strengthen contract management and risk mitigation. Collaborate with legal, finance, delivery, and other cross-functional teams to support successful contract execution. Support commercial, public sector, and federal contracting requirements. Apply knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other applicable federal procurement regulations. Improve contracting processes, tools, and practices to enhance efficiency and consistency. Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in contract administration, with increasing responsibility for complex agreements. Demonstrated success negotiating and managing diverse contract types, structures, and terms. Strong understanding of contract law, commercial risk management, and procurement best practices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across teams. Bachelors degree in business administration, legal studies, political science, or a related field. Authorization to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa support. Masters degree in business administration, legal studies, political science, or a related discipline. Experience with federal contracting and the terms and conditions used by large systems integrators. Familiarity with federal agencies, FAR/DFARS, Small Business Administration (SBA) requirements, Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ITAR, and Defense Security Service requirements. Experience negotiating professional services agreements, cloud computing contracts, software licensing terms, intellectual property provisions, and subcontracting arrangements. Why is This a Great Opportunity: Lead complex contract negotiations, manage risk, and help drive successful customer engagements. Were seeking an experienced contracts professional to support a diverse portfolio of technology and professional services agreements. In this role, youll oversee contracts throughout the full lifecycle, from proposal development and negotiation through execution and closeout. Youll work closely with legal, finance, delivery, and business teams to structure agreements, mitigate risk, and ensure contractual terms align with business objectives. Salary Type : Annual Salary Salary Min : $ 100000 Salary Max : $ 120000 Currency Type : USD #J-18808-Ljbffr