Director of Contracts

Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

Job Description

The Director of Contracts plans, develops, directs, establishes, and implements policies, procedures, and objectives of the contract administration function in accordance with objectives of the organization. The Director of Contracts will lead Elbit Systems of America Business Unit Teams in the preparation and negotiation of both prime and sub-tier contracts, including the development of special provisions while providing necessary direction to unit managers concerning the hand-over of completed contract packages. Provides ESA Management with sound contractual advice for the Program and ensure contractual requirements and risks are communicated to the Business Unit/Program Management teams. 

Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Confers with organization officials to plan business objectives, to develop organizational policies related to contract administration, and to coordinate the contract administration function.
• Directs contract administration operations involving contracts for sale of equipment, materials, products, or services and may direct those who estimate expenditures expected and submits to management.

• Oversees contract preparation by managing and leading the negotiation of all standard and nonstandard contracts.

• Develops and directs the negotiations of contracts with customer.
• Directs the analysis of contracts and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred.
• Directs the development, installation, and maintenance of contract tracking that provide feedback on the timeliness of submitting responses to solicitation or executing transactions.
• Advises management regarding contractual rights, obligations, and other contractual matters, such as effective use of resources and legal issues.
• Interprets contracts, accounts, and records to management.
• Directs activities concerned with amendments to or extensions of contracts.
• Provides input as required to support the preparation of proposal review/briefing packages to EFW ESA management.  Manages price/cost proposal preparation and approval for multiple business units. 

• Lead contract negotiation and customer contract activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, customer specifications based on ESA management direction and objectives.
• Participate and support development of overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization.
• The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills and maintain frequent contact and favorable relationships with all levels of personnel within ESA, as well as industry peers and customer representatives.  Must have extensive knowledge of FAR flow-downs and certification policies. 

• Manages and leads the negotiation of all standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Ensures timely contract execution by the parties and final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations.

• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Authorities:

• Approval of Contracts to Executive Management
• Approve appropriate contract changes and amendments
• Assist in the coordinating recruitment and selection of Contract Staff.

Business Relationships:

• Business Unit Managers
• Finance Managers
• Internal Legal Counsel
• Customer Contracting Personnel

Qualifications

Education (Highest Level Required/Preferred):

• Bachelor's Degree Required 

Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):

•     ESD
•     Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department

Experience Required:

• Functional (Using Skill Set) - 10 or more years
• Management - 3-5 years
• Industry- 5-10 years