Defense Subcontracts Lead (IPT & Suppliers)

Elbit America, Inc.; Merrimack (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision, disability

Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary benefits

Tricare Supplement

Job summary

Elbit America, Inc. is seeking a senior Subcontracts leader to guide partner performance for international and US defense programs. You will manage subcontractors within an IPT, coordinate with program managers, and drive cost, schedule, and technical outcomes.

The role requires deep experience in contract administration, cross-functional teamwork, and strong negotiation capabilities to maximize value across multiple programs and affiliates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or applicable discipline.
• Experience writing or administering complex and unique contracts or subcontracts.
• Working in cross-functional teams or experience with project/program management.
• Developing internal/external/cross-cultural partner relationships.
• Risk and Opportunity Management.
• Understanding financial information, budgets, program performance, and developing strategies to improve performance in these areas.
• Planning and directing activities and resources related to planning and scheduling.
• Operating within export/import regulations, FAR/DFARS, DoD procurement guidelines.
• Advanced degree in Business.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Management of overall performance of Subcontractor Partners to support contract objectives.
• Establish, maintain, and foster One Company relationships between affiliate staff and ESA counterparts.
• Earn & maintain confidence & influence of ESA program managers to become a trusted business partner.
• Coordinating Production Program and Development Program activities among ESA Supply Chain Managers, IPT/Program Leads, and Engineering.
• Ensuring quick resolution of technical & programmatic issues by leveraging the organization.
• Developing and executing negotiation strategies to achieve maximum savings and performance for ESA.
• Participating in Subcontract Management Reviews, technical meetings, subcontractor partner assessments & audits.
• Supporting planning, execution & reporting of material & labor budgets, EAC."
• Identifying risks and opportunities and creating plans to mitigate and realize them.
• Developing and executing a subcontractor strategy compliant with Small Business Plans.
• Assisting in planning, developing, & executing corporate training & organizational development plan for Subcontracts personnel.
• Being responsible for completion of Cost or Price Analysis of applicable proposals

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or applicable discipline

Advanced degree in Business

U.S. Citizenship is required

Leadership

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Risk and opportunity management

Job description

Elbit America, Inc. is seeking a senior Subcontracts leader to guide partner performance for international and US defense programs. You will manage subcontractors within an IPT, coordinate with program managers, and drive cost, schedule, and technical outcomes.

The role requires deep experience in contract administration, cross-functional teamwork, and strong negotiation capabilities to maximize value across multiple programs and affiliates.