Program Subcontracts Specialist II

Twenty-Six Defense; Merrimack (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k)

Medical, dental, vision, disability

Life Insurance

Flexible Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary benefits

TRICARE supplement

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Supply Chain leader to manage subcontractors for defense programs. You will lead IPTs, drive performance, and coordinate with program managers to meet objectives across international and US end items.

You will use strong leadership, business acumen, and technical aptitude to build relationships with IPTs and program managers, ensuring compliant execution and effective risk management across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or applicable discipline (advanced degree a plus).
• Writing or administering complex contracts or subcontracts.
• Experience in cross-functional teams or project/program management.
• Understanding export/import regulations, FAR/DFARS, DoD procurement guidelines.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall performance of Subcontractor Partners to meet contract objectives.
• Establish and foster One Company relationships between affiliates and ESA counterparts.
• Lead negotiations to achieve savings and performance across suppliers.
• Coordinate Production and Development Program activities among Supply Chain stakeholders.
• Support planning, execution, and reporting of budgets and EAC.
• Identify risks and opportunities and develop mitigation plans.
• Assist in planning and executing corporate training for Subcontracts personnel.
• Completion of Cost or Price Analysis for proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/engineering

Advanced degree in Business

U.S. Citizenship

Tools

ERP/Supply Chain software

DoD procurement systems

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.

Job Summary

As a member of the Supply Chain Team, you will report directly to the Supply Chain Management Director for Twenty-Six Defense and be assigned to lead critical suppliers and affiliates through multiple program phases, including campaigns, proposals, and development. In this highly visible role, you will have full accountability to lead and manage assigned subcontractors tasked with building international and US Defense end items and/or assemblies as part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT). You will draw from effective program/subcontract management experience to ensure subcontractor execution in alignment with program objectives. You will use your strong leadership and collaborative skills, business acumen, and technical aptitude in developing solid working relationships with IPTs and Program Managers.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Management of overall performance of Subcontractor Partners (including Elbit Systems Ltd. Affiliates) to support the achievement of contract technical, schedule, quality, and financial performance objectives.
• Establish, maintain, and foster One Company relationships and communications 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, Integrated Product Team/Program Leads, and Engineering as required.
• Ensuring quick resolution of technical & programmatic issues by leveraging & integrating the capabilities of the entire organization.
• Developing and executing negotiation strategies to achieve maximum savings and performance for ESA across a broad spectrum of specialized suppliers. Negotiating payment terms, contract type, NDAs, and Terms & Conditions.
• Participating in & contributing to Subcontract Management Reviews, technical meetings, subcontractor partner assessments & audits.
• Supporting planning, execution & reporting of material & labor budgets, sales & estimate at completion (EAC).
• Identifying risks and opportunities and creating/driving plans to mitigate and realize them.
• Developing and executing a subcontractor strategy compliant with Small Business Plans on assigned programs.
• 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

Knowledge (Education/License/Certification, Prior Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or applicable discipline (advanced degree a plus)
• 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.

Skills And Abilities

• Operates with a desire to serve others above self
• Hunger for personal/professional continuous improvement (always learning)
• People smart/Relationship builder/Effective conflict management
• Uncompromising integrity
• Pursues excellence
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical abilities
• Collaborative negotiating

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.

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