Baum joins Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems of America said today it has hired former DOD official Scott Baum as vice president of strategy and growth.

"His primary responsibility will be to lead multi-year strategic planning to expand Elbit Systems of America's capabilities to deliver innovative solutions to its defense and commercial customers," the company said.

Baum most recently was principal director at the office of industrial policy within the office of the under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment.