Contracts Admin Assistant

Summary

Join Elbit Systems of America as an Administrative Support professional to provide crucial assistance in managing government and commercial contracts. You will perform a variety of administrative tasks, supporting contract specialists in monitoring contracts and preparing proposals. Responsibilities include data entry, coordinating with various departments, and preparing reports. The ideal candidate possesses an Associate's degree in Business or Accounting and 3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination. Proficiency in PC software is essential. Elbit Systems of America offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a 9/80 work schedule, 401k, comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and hybrid/remote work options.

Requirements

• An Associates degree in Business or Accounting and 3 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Considerable experience using a variety of PC software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and similar packages is required in order to adequately support the administrative requirements of this position

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of administrative tasks in support of the company’s Contracts Specialists in order to assist and monitor government and commercial, prime and sub-prime contracts
• Assist in the preparation and submittal of proposals, including the gathering of related information to assist in the response to RFP’s, RFQs and other customer inquiries. Compose correspondence based upon general instructions, or to provide standard information
• Interpret and input customer orders, including changes, into the Elbit Systems of America-Merrimack order entry system. Provide support to the repair lab by processing government shipping documentation. Maintain files and reports and expedite export licenses, follow-up on proposal status, and contract status, as required
• Coordinate with personnel from a variety of departments such as Manufacturing, Production Control, Accounting and Pricing, to obtain information pertinent to costs, pricing, production schedules, credit information, billing or collection problems, production delays, etc
• Coordinate the completion of accurate, timely, regular departmental reports and special project materials to include compilation, verification, summarization and distribution of data

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k 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
• Hybrid or Remote work options at many locations
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees