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Vice President Of Secure Manufacturing & Production

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world's most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what's possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future. Two Six Technologies is a high-growth technology company dedicated to solving complex national security challenges. We deliver advanced solutions in cyber, data science, secure communications, and hardware systems for mission-critical applications. Our work spans classified programs, the Intelligence Community (IC), and Department of Defense (DoD) customers. At Two Six Technologies, we're driven by innovation. Organizations across the national security community turn to us to generate novel products that enable critical missions and solve real-world challenges.

We are seeking a visionary and execution-driven Vice President of Secure Manufacturing & Production to lead the transformation of our research and national security products from prototype to scalable production. As a strategic impact executive at Two Six, you will shape the roadmap for manufacturing excellence, enabling Two Six Technologies to deliver high-performance hardware systems-such as secure communications devices, embedded boards, and mission-ready computers-at scale and with precision. This role is ideal for a seasoned leader with a strong R&D foundation who has successfully transitioned into senior operational and revenue-generating roles. As the VP, you will work closely with technical leadership, R&D engineers, and executive stakeholders to ensure our products are designed and built for manufacturability, efficiency, and mission success. This position reports to our Chief Performance Officer and the Executive Leadership Team and it offers outstanding visibility and growth opportunities. Work location is flexible within the US. We anticipate regular travel to our Arlington and Herndon, Virginia offices as well as other locations such as Dayton, Ohio with possibilities for other locations based on market opportunities.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and articulate a clear, scalable manufacturing strategy aligned with Two Six Technologies' growth strategies in the national security, IC and commercial communities
• Drive scale-up strategies for classified and mission-critical hardware solutions
• Partner with R&D to ensure that design-for-manufacturing principles are embedded early in the process
• Envision, design and lead end-to-end manufacturing operations: prototyping, testing, supply chain, logistics, quality control, packaging, and delivery
• Identify and establish cost-effective U.S.-based manufacturing locations
• Forecast production needs and align supply chain strategies with growth targets
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet security and compliance standards for classified programs
• Maintain rigorous quality and reliability standards for mission-critical deployments
• Collaborate with executive leadership, product teams, R&D and engineering to align manufacturing goals with business objectives
• Translate technical innovation into scalable, revenue-generating products
• Serve as a key voice in product lifecycle decisions, from concept to deployment.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation, accountability and excellence across manufacturing and engineering teams-ensuring manufacture needs and mission-readiness
• Motivate cross-functional groups to rally around a shared vision for scalable, secure hardware solutions
• Partner with Finance to model cost-effective production strategies and forecast capital needs
• Work with C-suite and Operations to ensure supply-chain, logistics and delivery capabilities match product growth goals
• Align production goals with broader company objectives, including revenue growth, customer satisfaction and national security impact
• Present production strategies and performance metrics to the leadership team and board. Participate in presenting manufacturing capabilities to clients

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• The ability to energize technical and operational teams around a bold manufacturing vision.
• An experienced leader capable of inspiring teams to push boundaries and deliver exceptional results
• Proven success in building and scaling manufacturing functions for hardware products, preferably in national security/IC markets
• Deep understanding of the hardware development lifecycle and secure communications systems
• Experience in the cleared space (IC, DoD) with an active Top Secret clearance preferred (we will sponsor highly qualified candidates without a clearance)
• Background in R&D with a transition to senior leadership and operational roles
• Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to craft and execute long-term manufacturing roadmaps-skilled in translating vision into strategy; and strategy into execution
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills; Adept at building consensus across technical, financial and operational teams

What You Will Need (Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or any related field. Master's degree in Engineering or MBA preferred
• 10+ years of experience in Research, and Development (R&D) and Manufacturing plus demonstrated experience building and growing a successful production/manufacturing solution supporting national security/IC communities
• Strong business and financial acumen and focus on actions and outcomes.
• Demonstrated capabilities in developing effective relationships with clients, industry stakeholders, and service providers.

Security Clearance:

• Eligible and willing to obtain a DoD clearance up to TS/SCI. (Current TS/SCI strongly preferred)