Business Operation Specialist II

Twenty-Six Defense; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule with every other Friday

401(k) retirement program

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness

Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary benefits: Long-Term Care, ID

TRICARE supplement for retirees

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense seeks a mid-level Business Operations Specialist to manage contracts through proposal, delivery, and closeout. You will handle negotiations, administration, and customer contact to ensure proper fulfillment under company policies and government requirements.

The role involves analyzing costs, evaluating risks, and maintaining contract documentation, with support for RFQs, invoices, and orders. A US-person with 1–5 years in contracting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s preferred in a related field.
• 1–5 years of functional experience in contracting or business ops.
• Experience with international contracting and ITAR/EAR compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contracts/subcontracts from proposal to closeout under supervision.
• Participate in proposal prep, contract negotiation, administration, and customer contact.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with terms and obligations.
• Prepare contract changes, billing support, and maintain contract files.
• Assist with RFQs, procurement history, and new orders management.

Skills

Oral and written communications

Analytical thinking

Contracting knowledge (FAR/DFAR)

Negotiation

MS Word & Excel

Team player

Independent worker

Pricing and cost understanding

Customer relationship management

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Business Administration degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Access

Job description

Company Information

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense supports those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense 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.

Company Information

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense supports those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense 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.

Job Summary

The Business Operation Specialist is a mid-level position that will work under the direction the Financial Controller and will be involved with activities required for developing and maintaining contracts or subcontracts for various products and services from proposal development through product/service delivery and then final closeout of the contract. This person will have the skills to conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities. This person will provide for the proper contract fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. The Business Operations Specialist will have the ability to interpret terms and conditions of a contract as well as monitoring performance against contract requirements and obligations.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Under direction of the Financial Controller, will apply the skills to maintain contracts/subcontracts for various products and services from proposal development through product/service delivery and final closeout of the contract.
• Participates in proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to ensure proper contract fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• The Business Operation specialist, as part of the business team, during contract negotiations with the customer will advise management of contractual rights and obligations and then recommend actions to mitigate contract risk.
• During contract performance, the Business Ops Specialist will interpret terms and conditions and monitor the performance against contract requirements and obligations.
• As part of the proposal preparation process, the Business Ops Specialist will examine estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for accuracy, completeness and ensures that it meets the requirements of government regulations.
• Essential functions include, but not limited to, producing contractual correspondence, narratives for contract changes, conducting contract negotiations, contractual interpretation of order requirements and agreements, billing support, upkeep of assigned contract files and track all internal/external contractual obligations.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor, such as:
• Invoicing
• Cash receipts
• Month end closing
• Manage incoming RFQs
• Manage procurement history
• Manage New Orders

Education, Experience, License, Or Certification

• Associate degree is required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Business Administration degree is preferred.
• 1-5 years of functional experience (using skill set)
• 1-5 years of industry experience
• Experience with and understanding international contracting including compliance with ITAR and EAR is preferred.
• Experience in dealing with Government Contract requirements to both the US Government as a Prime and as the subcontractor to the Prime is preferred.

Skills And Abilities

• Strong and effective oral and written communications skills, including ability to prepare and deliver information concisely orally and in writing. Proven ability to write and edit business material. A writing sample may be required.
• Strong and effective analytical skills and the ability to identify and evaluate business risks.
• Knowledge of and experience with Government Contracting is preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with Contract Terms and Conditions (FAR & DFAR) is preferred.
• Negotiation skills.
• Team Player with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently when needed.
• Financial understanding of rate structures and pricing strategies.
• Ability to foster and maintain solid relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Extensive organization and time management skills.
• Must have the ability to prioritized work in dynamic environment.
• Must be proficient with MS Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of PowerPoint, Project and Access is highly desirable.

Candidate must be a US person.

Here Are Some Of The Great Benefits We Offer

• 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: Long-Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• For Virginia-based positions only* In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.