Senior Subcontract Specialist – Defense Programs

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

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.