Director of Contracts (602)

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.

For additional information, visit: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube.

Elbit America - Night Vision is a world leader in night vision technology, with more than two million Generation 3 image intensifier tubes produced and providing integrated solutions that meet customers' evolving challenges.

During its 60-year production legacy, the company has secured more than 90-night vision-related patents and supplies nearly 100 allied countries with its products.

The company has more than 500 talented employees and operates in Roanoke, Virginia.

Summary of Responsibilities

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 and 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 purchase or 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.



* Directs the review of bids from other firms for conformity to contract requirements and determines acceptable bids.



* Develops and directs the negotiations of contracts with customer or bidder.



* 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 control of expenditures made to carry out activities, such as advertisin...