Director, Localization Programs

Anduril Industries

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Costa Mesa, CAWashington, DC
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77 days ago
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Director, Localization Programs

Director, Localization Programs joins the Global Defense team to bridge the gap between international customer demands and internal production strategies. This cross-functional role involves architecting global localization playbooks, designing offset and industrial participation programs, and building in-country partnerships to unlock market access. The successful candidate will translate complex local content requirements into actionable, compliant strategies while managing supply chain commitments and manufacturing footprints across various regions. Key responsibilities include quarterbacking complex captures, identifying large-scale opportunities, and establishing metrics for industrial participation. Essential skills include navigating offset regimes, contract structures, and international trade compliance. Candidates should possess experience in negotiating joint ventures and supply chain commitments with foreign governments. The role requires expertise in defense and technology projects involving hardware and software, as well as familiarity with enterprise AI and autonomous systems to support global expansion.

What you'll do

  • Design and execute global localization, offset, and industrial participation programs to unlock international market access.
  • Build in-country partnerships and supply chain commitments to satisfy government obligations and win contracts.
  • Identify and convert large-scale capture opportunities by collaborating with country teams and business lines.
  • Lead complex contract captures by aligning offers, partners, and localization commitments to maximize win probability.
  • Establish relationships with local primes and suppliers to establish Anduril as a credible in-country player.
  • Translate complex offset regimes and local content requirements into actionable, compliant strategies for long-term programs.
  • Create the frameworks, metrics, and playbooks necessary to manage industrial participation across a growing global portfolio.

What we're looking for

  • Demonstrated experience negotiating in-country partnerships, teaming arrangements, JVs, or supply chain commitments with foreign governments and industry.
  • Proven track record of structuring and delivering offset and industrial participation programs.
  • Robust knowledge of localization frameworks, offset regimes, and industrial cooperation for international defense and technology projects.
  • Deep working knowledge of local content requirements and industrial participation obligations across multiple regions.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen to model the cost, value, and risk of commitments over a program lifecycle.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in technology or engineering is required; advanced degrees are preferred.
  • Export control, and Tech Security & Foreign Disclosure (TSFD).

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