Director, Contracts Administration Job in Van Nuys 91406, California US
ITT Exelis is Powered By Ingenuity, which is the hallmark of our business, products and people. We provide innovative solutions in the areas of command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR). Working at ITT Exelis, you will join the ranks of 20,000 employees serving our customers around the globe. At ITT Exelis, our workplace culture encourages a spirit of adventure and encompasses a can-do attitude. We place emphasis on building and sustaining a diverse workforce which is inclusive of different perspectives and varied business, academic, cultural and social backgrounds.
ITT Exelis in Van Nuys, CA is looking for a Director of Contracts Administration with fifteen years experience and a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field, who can excel in supporting our Contracts Department of defense surveillance and mobile ATM radar systems.
ITT Exelis is Powered By Ingenuity, which is the hallmark of our business, products and people. We provide innovative solutions in the areas of command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR). Working at ITT Exelis, you will join the ranks of 20,000 employees serving our customers around the globe. At ITT Exelis, our workplace culture encourages a spirit of adventure and encompasses a can-do attitude. We place emphasis on building and sustaining a diverse workforce which is inclusive of different perspectives and varied business, academic, cultural and social backgrounds. ITT Exelis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V.
Our Van Nuys facility, located near downtown Los Angeles, boasts a sunny, coastal California lifestyle. We are a global, Fortune 300 employer offering a rich benefits and compensation package with an innovative, dedicated and collaborative workforce. Join us and take advantage of our seasonal 9/80, flexible work-schedule and enjoy a close proximity to beaches, nightlife, theater, concerts and all that LA has to offer!
Our Contracts team is looking for a results-oriented Director with effective technical and communication skills who can work well on assignment performing duties including executing and administering contracts, teaming agreements, contractual correspondence and cost agreements.
This professional will manage an international contract organization with responsibilities to include timely compliance with the US Government's export licensing requirements and the negotiation of foreign customer direct and indirect offset requirements.
-Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
-Fifteen or more years experience in contracts administration, pricing and/or finance experience.
-Must have experience with international contracts administration.
-Must have experience in contracts administration with both prime and subcontracts US Government contracts.
-Must have knowledge of government procurement and financial regulations (including, but not limited to: FAR, DFAR, etc)
-Must have knowledge of International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations and requirements.
-Must have experience interfacing with Government agencies such as DCAA and DCMA.
-Must have excellent negotiating and speaking skills.
-Advanced Education highly preferred.
-Contracting experience in a product-based organization versus a service organization is preferred.EEO Statement
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. ITT Exelis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V