Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS:

• Support coordination of program activities across sites and business units.
• Assist multiple small and large proposal efforts and ensure the development of complete and compliant proposals.
• Work with different stakeholders to coordinate development of proposals and meet the expectation for schedule and deliveries.
• Influence the development of contract negotiation strategies with customers, suppliers, and affiliates to achieve corporate financial objectives.
• Work within established operating rhythms with international customers to provide sufficient details of program performance, risk assessments, and identification of opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to actively communicate and provide program readiness status/updates to international customers in person and via written correspondence.
• Assist in managing, tracking, and analyzing the program's Key Performance Indicators (KPI), applicable for CLS programs.
• Assist in managing cross functional interfaces with suppliers and business partners related to contractual and operational program aspects.
• Assist in preparing forecasts of follow-on new business, sales, and gross profit for annual operating plans and mid-year updates.
• Interface with customers to provide status and support program related requests while ensuring a customer service-oriented attitude within business relationships.
• Facilitate communication and flow down of contractual requirements to functional groups, affiliates, and suppliers.
• Actively follow-up on actions/tasks assigned to peers, subordinates, affiliates, and suppliers.
• Apply best practices in assisting management in ensuring programs: (1) are completed on time within budget and scope, (2) produce a quality product, and (3) result in customer satisfaction.
• Assisting in building and maintaining positive relationships with customers and subcontractors.
• Understand and adhere to applicable ITAR, TINA, FAR, Export Compliance, EMD, Safety, Security, and compliance with FMF guidelines and regulation compliance requirements.

BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS:

• Customer (IMOD).
• FMF personnel.
• Operations staff.
• Engineering staff.
• Program Managers.
• Project Managers.
• Materials Managers & Buyers.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION (HIGHEST LEVEL REQUIRED/PREFERRED):

Bachelor's degree is preferred. 

TRAINING PRE-REQUISITES (WITHIN ONE YEAR OF TAKING POSITION):

ESD, Safety Training

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Functional (Using Skill Set): 3-5 years

Management: 3-5 years

Industry: 3-5 years

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED (Unique and Measurable):

• Strong understanding of supply chain functions to include product repair life cycles and major activities involved in managing aircraft component repairs. 
• Familiarity with program management technical aspects of assigned program is a must.
• Capability of bridging cultural differences is necessary.
• Demonstrated customer-oriented attitude with commitment to going above and beyond in meeting customer requirements.
• Understanding of Foreign Military Financing programs and their contractual channels in reference to Israeli Ministry of Defense, ESL, and export compliance requirements is necessary. 
• Strong written and verbal skills are necessary. 
• Preparing concise briefings and presenting to diverse audiences. 
• Ability to work as a team operating in an IPT environment is necessary. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with demanding customers and foreign personnel on a daily basis.
• Familiarity with computerized management systems such as ERP and PLM is necessary.

Additional Information

As a contractor to the U.S. federal government, all Elbit Systems of America employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As a result, full vaccination is required for this position unless you are legally entitled to an accommodation.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.