**Company Summary** DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America’s First Smart Network™. Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile. **Department Summary** Our investment in the future needs those with an eye on the bottom line, and our Financial organization plays a vital role in supporting our game-changing ideas with creative solutions to complex problems. Team members have the unique opportunity to explore diverse business lines, gaining hands-on experience in various facets of finance, including accounting, audit and supply chain management. **Job Duties and Responsibilities** You will be leading the Contract Management team in managing and administering the lifecycle of EchoStar/DISH supplier contracts. In addition, you will be working with business stakeholders in developing contract disposition strategies and identifying opportunities that will deliver benefits to DISH Wireless. **Key Responsibilities:** + Understand supplier contracts that are currently in place and support internal stakeholders in retrieving relevant contracts details + Develop and implement the overall EchoStar/DISH contract management strategy at an enterprise level + Leverage existing policies and procedures and/or set-up contract administration policies and procedures for effective contract lifecycle management + Collaborate with Legal in developing a set of standard contract templates for different types of supplier agreements + Receive from Sourcing team the contract draft (with business requirements, terms and service level expectations) and facilitate approval and execution of contracts + Proactively monitor contract amendments, extensions or renewals and close-out as appropriate + Working with Sourcing Managers, review suppliers’ contractual performance to ensure compliance with terms and identify conflicts or changes requiring resolution during contract renewal negotiations + Work with Supplier Intelligence/Analytics teams to provide input in the development of contract management and performance metrics and dashboard reporting + Maintain accurate records of all supplier agreements in EchoStar/DISH contract management tool + Support the selection and development of a new contract management solution + Provide support in vendor relationship management, escalation and dispute resolution as needed + Maintain contract management methodologies, procedures, and processes for relevance, efficiency and performance + Monitor the contract management team’s resource capacity to optimize service delivery to all stakeholders + Coach and manage contract management team performance and professional development, in line with company’s policies and objectives + Participate in the development of departmental plans for specific strategic priorities + Enforce compliance to EchoStar/DISH standards and policies and ensure that all business transactions are moral and ethical **Skills, Experience and Requirements** **Ideal candidates will have:** + Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college; MBA or JD preferred + 8+ years of contract management experience at senior level or combination of education and experience + Demonstrated experience working on different types of contracts + Industry experience preferred + Experience with using contract management tools and platforms desired **Successful candidates will demonstrate:** + A high level of objective intelligence, critical thinking and common sense + Natural curiosity, a desire to learn and a love for new challenges + A positive attitude and the ability to inspire the same in your team + Excellent leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to make sound recommendations + Proven experience of contract management within relevant industry + Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders + Ability to analyze and evaluate contract terms and make recommendations and decisions on complicated or high-profile supplier contracts + Ability to play an influential role on multiple teams + Results-oriented with a focus on efficiency, accuracy and quality **Salary Ranges** Compensation: $110,110.00/Year - $157,300.00/Year **Benefits** We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits . The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled. We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are a true merit-based organization and work hard so there are no artificial barriers to one's potential success. DISH is committed to a workforce where everyone's opportunities are limitless. Consistent with this commitment, DISH will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others, or is otherwise not required by law.