Manager, Contracts

Elbit America, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision, disability

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation & PTO

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits

Tricare Supplement

Job summary

Elbit America, Inc. seeks a Manager, Contracts to lead the contract administration team, oversee a limited portfolio of DOD and commercial contracts, and provide guidance on risk and compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 15+ years of experience, 3–5 years of management, and strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills, with knowledge of FAR/DFAR/UCC and ITAR/EAR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (may be waived by the VP & General Counsel).
• Preferred degree in Business Administration, Contract Administration, Economics, or Law.
• 15+ years of functional experience using skill set.
• 3-5 years of management experience.
• 15+ years of industry experience.
• Training prerequisites (Within One Year of Taking Position): ESD and Safety Training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise contract administration team day-to-day and manage a limited set of DOD/commercial contracts.
• Provide guidance on contract risk analysis and feedback to business units.
• Lead development and formalization of department processes and procedures for the contracts team.
• Represent the company to external customer contracts and procurement personnel.
• Serve as a lead in the development and formalization of department processes and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations (ITAR/EAR).

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Contract risk analysis

FAR/DFAR/UCC knowledge

Negotiation

Team leadership

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Business Administration

Economics

Law

Job description

The Manager, Contracts will be a working Manager providing the day to day supervision for the contract administration team and also administrating a limited number of DOD and commercial contracts. This person also provides contract team with guidance on contract risk analysis and provides feedback to the Business Unit.

• This position is a working Manager not only providing the day to day supervision for the contract administration team but administrating a limited number of DOD and commercial contracts as well.
• Establishes a high level of team participation and interaction to ensure quality/responsiveness is highest priority in every stage of the contract period of performance.
• Provides leadership to the contracts administration team in the areas of pre and post contract administration functions.
• Provides contract team with guidance on contract risk analysis and provides feedback to the business units.
• Be a 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 level.
• Serve as the company's representative to external customer Contracts and procurement personnel.
• Serve as a lead in the development and formalization of the various processes and procedures for the department,
• Ability act as team leader or participate as part of a team in complex negotiations.
• Necessary to insure compliance with company policies and government regulations.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Authorities:
  • To access product information as needed for cost, pricing and contract negotiation.
  • To discuss contract information within the company at all levels as needed.
  • To request critical financial information as needed.
  • Other abilities as determined by supervisor.
• Business Relationships:
  • Company Customers
  • Company personnel
  • Company personnel at other sites
  • Company Senior Management
  • Affiliated ESA Companies Contracts & Program staffs
  • ESL Contract, Program & Finance Staff

Knowledge (Education/License/Certification, Prior Experience)

• Bachelor's degree required (May be waived by the VP & General Counsel)
• Preferred degree in Business Administration, Contract Administration, Economics, Law.
• 15+ years of functional experience using skill set
• 3-5 years of management experience
• 15+ years of industry experience
• Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):
  • ESD
  • Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced and effective oral and written communications skills, including ability to prepare and deliver information concisely orally and in writing.
• Proven ability to write and edit business material. A writing sample will be required.
• Advanced and effective analytical skills and the ability to identify and evaluate business risks.
• Knowledge of and working experience with FAR, DFAR, and UCC.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Team Player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Financial understanding of rate structures and pricing strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex agreements.
• Ability to foster and maintain solid relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Experience with and understanding of international contracting including compliance with ITAR and EAR.

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & 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

The 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 an employment contract.

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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.