Contracts Manager The Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. (MBN) is seeking collaborative business professional to manage the full lifecycle of corporate contracts and agreements for MBN in Springfield, VA. MBN is a non-profit grantee of the federal government that directly communicates with the people of the Middle East and North Africa through television, radio, and digital media. MBN's mission is to provide objective, accurate, and relevant news and information to the people of the Middle East about the region, the world, and the United States in support of US public diplomacy. The Contracts Manager is responsible for managing and tracking corporate contracts and agreements. Reporting directly to senior management, the Contract Manager develops annual contracting plans and executes timely contracting actions in compliance with established procurement policies and procedures. The primary duties and responsibilities of the Contracts Manager include, but are not limited to: Developing annual and quarterly contracting plans for execution each fiscal year for senior management review and approval. Leading planning, including timelines and processes, for assigned contracting actions. Developing requirements statements, evaluation methodologies, and price proposal formats for solicitation communications, including but not limited to formal Requests for Proposal and Statements of Work, employing available templates and established procedures. Identifying potential vendors and/or sources for identified and approved business requirements through internal and external research. Collecting, translate and communicate business requirements effectively. Facilitating proposal evaluations, conduct cost and price analyses, and manage technical evaluation panels in compliance with internal processes and templates. Drafting all necessary contract documents using designed templates, assuring the inclusion of all provisions required by policy, regulations grant, and legal team. Negotiating contract terms, pricing, and performance schedules as directed. Ensuring all contracting actions are in compliance with MBN procurement policies. Communicating appropriately across the organization to ensure business requirements are met timely, appropriately, and in adherence to contract terms. Maintaining contract filing system, track contract terms, and ensure timely renewals and re-competes to sustain business requirements without interruption. Monitoring contract execution and initiate timely close-out procedures. Reporting regularly on status and progress on contracting actions. Ensure timely communication on existing or emerging issues. Candidates are required to have: Bachelor's Degree Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills. Demonstrated efficiency in MS Excel and MS Word. Self-motivation with strong organizational skills. Proven ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and pivot as needed in a deadline-oriented environment. MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. Employment Type: Full Time