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Senior Principal Contracts Manager – Deal Strategy & Negotiation

Redlands, CAFull-time$101k2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10
On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Lead complex negotiations, shape deal strategy, and develop contracts talent for high-impact customer agreements.

Role type

Senior Principal Contracts Manager (Deal Strategy & Negotiation)

Builds

Complex customer agreements and deal structures

Domain

Professional Services, Software Licensing, Federal Contracting

Required skills

Contract law expertise, Risk management, Procurement practices, Negotiation strategy, Team mentoring, Process improvement

Preferred skills

Federal contracting regulations (FAR/DFAR, SBA, EAR, ITAR), Large systems integrator agreements, Cloud and software licensing terms

Technologies

FAR, DFAR, SBA, EAR, ITAR

Responsibilities

Lead complex and high-impact contract negotiations, Develop contract strategy from RFP through execution, Assess deal structure and contractual risk, Resolve escalated contractual issues, Mentor and develop contract professionals, Improve contract-management processes

Seniority

Principal, hands-on leadership & mentorship