Program Subcontracts Specialist I

Elbit America • Charleston, SC

12d

About The Position

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. Responsibilities and Tasks: Representative to assigned Business Unit / Program Analyze procurement data and select suppliers to provide requested items, assuring their ability to comply with specified requirements defined by the Program, including engineering, quality control, customers, government agencies and the company Provide blueprints, drawings, layouts, SOWs or other specifications for specialized materials and services Prepare request for proposals, solicit subcontractors and suppliers for proposals and evaluate responses based on pricing and capability to perform the required scope of work in accordance with company policies and procedures and FAR / DFAR regulations Proposal evaluations to ensure TINA Compliance IAW FAR / DFAR regulations Negotiate subcontracts with suppliers for optimum price, schedule and quality performance in accordance with company policies and procedures and FAR / DFAR regulations Administration of subcontracts for compliance with provisions set forth. Monitor suppliers’ performance through progress reports and on-site visits Develop sources of supply for assemblies, custom fabricated materials, specialized services, and or semi-finished goods Interview salesmen, visit supplier facilities, and keep abreast of new product technology and procurement regulations, ensuring the continued availability of sources of supply to support assigned Programs / Business Units Interface with support groups to ensure supplier questions and or issues are resolved, enabling the supplier to adhere to overall requirements. Coordinate overall responses to the supplier and ensure issues are resolved Participate in and promote improvement initiatives and activities with subcontractors and within the Supply Chain Management organization Support attainment of PBL Scorecard Goals Skills and Abilities: Operates with a desire to serve others above self Hunger for personal/professional continuous improvement (always learning) People smart/Relationship builder/Effective conflict management Uncompromising integrity Pursues excellence Strong research and analytical skills Exemplary verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical abilities Collaborative negotiating Knowledge of contracting suppliers for building products IAW SOWs and Specifications Knowledge of BaaN System with respect to Purchasing, Planning, and Inventory Management Quality assurance systems and methods Strong communication skills both verbal and electronic Aware of technical aspects associated with the production of the goods to be produced Program/project management experience FAR/DFAR - working knowledge Aerospace, Military or similar industry preferred Demonstrated electronic/mechanical knowledge Knowledge of FFP, CPFF, T&M, and IDIQ contracts Education, Experience & License or Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or applicable discipline Writing or administering complex and unique contracts or subcontracts Working in cross-functional teams or experience with project / program management Developing internal/external/cross-cultural partner relationships Risk and Opportunity Management Understanding financial information, budgets, program performance and developing strategies to improve performance in these areas Planning and directing activities and resources related to planning and scheduling Operating within export/import regulations, FAR/DFARS, DoD procurement guidelines Advanced degree in Business #LI-ED1

Requirements

• Operates with a desire to serve others above self
• Hunger for personal/professional continuous improvement (always learning)
• People smart/Relationship builder/Effective conflict management
• Uncompromising integrity
• Pursues excellence
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical abilities
• Collaborative negotiating
• Knowledge of contracting suppliers for building products IAW SOWs and Specifications
• Knowledge of BaaN System with respect to Purchasing, Planning, and Inventory Management
• Quality assurance systems and methods
• Strong communication skills both verbal and electronic
• Aware of technical aspects associated with the production of the goods to be produced
• Program/project management experience
• FAR/DFAR - working knowledge
• Demonstrated electronic/mechanical knowledge
• Knowledge of FFP, CPFF, T&M, and IDIQ contracts
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or applicable discipline
• Writing or administering complex and unique contracts or subcontracts
• Working in cross-functional teams or experience with project / program management
• Developing internal/external/cross-cultural partner relationships
• Risk and Opportunity Management
• Understanding financial information, budgets, program performance and developing strategies to improve performance in these areas
• Planning and directing activities and resources related to planning and scheduling
• Operating within export/import regulations, FAR/DFARS, DoD procurement guidelines

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace, Military or similar industry preferred
• Advanced degree in Business

Responsibilities

• Representative to assigned Business Unit / Program
• Analyze procurement data and select suppliers to provide requested items, assuring their ability to comply with specified requirements defined by the Program, including engineering, quality control, customers, government agencies and the company
• Provide blueprints, drawings, layouts, SOWs or other specifications for specialized materials and services
• Prepare request for proposals, solicit subcontractors and suppliers for proposals and evaluate responses based on pricing and capability to perform the required scope of work in accordance with company policies and procedures and FAR / DFAR regulations
• Proposal evaluations to ensure TINA Compliance IAW FAR / DFAR regulations
• Negotiate subcontracts with suppliers for optimum price, schedule and quality performance in accordance with company policies and procedures and FAR / DFAR regulations
• Administration of subcontracts for compliance with provisions set forth. Monitor suppliers’ performance through progress reports and on-site visits
• Develop sources of supply for assemblies, custom fabricated materials, specialized services, and or semi-finished goods
• Interview salesmen, visit supplier facilities, and keep abreast of new product technology and procurement regulations, ensuring the continued availability of sources of supply to support assigned Programs / Business Units
• Interface with support groups to ensure supplier questions and or issues are resolved, enabling the supplier to adhere to overall requirements. Coordinate overall responses to the supplier and ensure issues are resolved
• Participate in and promote improvement initiatives and activities with subcontractors and within the Supply Chain Management organization
• Support attainment of PBL Scorecard Goals

Benefits

• 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, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees