Sr. Manager Contracts

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Elbit 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.

The Sr. Manager Contracts will work on existing DoD contracts, solicitations with RFPs for new business and handle multiple issues regarding a variety of business related matters; e.g., Non‑disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements. The Sr. Manager Contracts will also use negotiation strategies, lead negotiations and be generally recognized as the authority in the discipline of contract administration by persons outside of the Sales & Contracts Department.

• Provide experienced insight, recommendations and risk assessment for business decisions regarding contracts to senior management.
• Lead negotiations and also implement advanced negotiation strategies.
• Handle highly complex agreements contained with a contract.
• Act as the generally recognized authority in the discipline of contract administration by persons outside of the Contracts organization.
• Provide demonstrated added‑value to the business operation at the program and Business Unit level.
• Serve as ESA's representative to external customer contracts personnel.
• Monitor compliance with ESA's contracts and legal requirements related to company policies and procedures along with any corrective actions needed.
• Review, take ownership of prepare & submit cost volume and/or contractual documentation volume for major proposal efforts.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 5‑10 years of functional experience is required.
• Management experience is required.
• 3‑5 years of industry experience is required.
• Training pre‑requisites (within one year of taking position):
  • ESD.
  • Safety training, as dictated by Safety Department.

• Knowledge of, and experience with, Government Contracting (FAR & DFAR).
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Effective written and communication skills.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with little guidance.
• Advanced financial understanding of rate structures and pricing strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly complex agreements.
• Ability to foster & maintain solid relationships with customer suppliers.
• Experience with and understanding of international contracting including ITAR/licensing.
• Self‑starter who requires virtually no supervision.
• Ability to comprehend complex financial and business concepts then suggest viable alternatives during negotiation.
• Candidate must possess solid computer skills including Word and Excel.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be detailed with the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to review, interpret requirements, identify contractual risk, and work with proposal team on both competitive RFPs and sole‑source proposals.

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off.
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program.
• Robust medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
• Flexible vacation & PTO.
• Paid parental leave.
• Generous employee referral program.
• Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet insurance, and more.
• Voluntary Tricare supplement available for military retirees.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.