Materials Program Manager I

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 is dedicated to supporting 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. Fueled by more than 800 talented employees and a proud 65-year legacy of night vision production excellence, Twenty-Six Defense’s Warfighter Systems business is rooted in the heart of Virginia’s Roanoke Valley. Surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you’ll find a unique blend of southern hospitality, outdoor adventure, and the energy of a thriving city – all alongside a purpose you can be proud of coming to work each day. As a world leader in low-light sensor technology, the Warfighter Systems team is engineering the future of image intensifiers and night vision goggle systems as we enter a new era of the networked battlespace. Trusted by the U.S. and nearly 100 allied countries, our technology provides support to those in harms’ way during the most critical moments with one goal in mind: bring them home safely. The work our employees perform each day plays a direct role in national security, and our shared purpose is what truly makes Warfighter Systems so extraordinary. Come join our collaborative team where each voice is valued in a setting where you can thrive, develop, and make a true impact! Position Summary The Material Program Manager leads material strategy, execution, and cross-functional coordination for complex aerospace and defense programs operating under strict contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements. This role ensures material readiness, manages supply risk, supports cost and schedule performance, and serves as a key interface across program management, supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, quality, contracts, and finance. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end material management activities from contract award through production, delivery, and sustainment. Develop and execute material strategies aligned to program schedules, customer requirements, and financial objectives. Serve as the material focal point for program reviews, customer discussions, internal operations reviews, and executive updates. Partner with program management to translate demand, schedule changes, engineering updates, and risk into executable supply chain plans. Drive material readiness for development, production, repair, and field support requirements. Monitor shortages, allocations, long lead items, inventory health, and supplier performance to protect schedule commitments. Lead material risk identification, mitigation planning, and escalation for obsolescence, sole-source exposure, quality issues, and capacity constraints. Coordinate with procurement, planning, manufacturing, warehouse, quality, and engineering teams to resolve material constraints quickly and effectively. Support subcontract management, make-buy decisions, and material strategies in compliance with customer and internal requirements. Ensure adherence to contractual flow-downs, FAR/DFARS requirements, export control obligations, traceability rules, and quality documentation expectations. Prepare concise material status reporting, recovery plans, and risk summaries for leadership and program stakeholders. Lead development, validation, and continuous maintenance of material Estimates at Complete (EACs), ensuring accuracy, traceability, and alignment with program financial baselines. Analyze cost variances between actuals, commitments, and forecasts to identify key drivers, root causes, and required corrective actions impacting mater…

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