Program Subcontracts Specialist II
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. Twenty-Six Defense scores B on the Alion truth index.
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