Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case Analyst

Responsibilities

• Supports the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case Manager for programs under the Direct Reporting Program Manager, AUKUS Integration and Acquisition (DRPM AUKUS I&A).
• Works with the Security Cooperation team to manage all aspects of complex FMS programs under the AUKUS Submarine Partnership, in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act, the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and applicable Department of War (DoW) acquisition policies.
• Provide program management and oversight for the execution of FMS cases under AUKUS Submarine Partnership (Pillar 1), including the coordination and fulfillment of required acquisition, procurement, and engineering activities.
• Perform FMS case management support including analysis, tracking, and responding to requests from foreign governments.
• Create deliverables for and assist in briefing flag and Senior Executive Service (SES)-level audiences.
• Support the planning, programming, implementation, reconciliation, and closure of FMS cases.
• Develop Price and Availability (P&A) and Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) packages in the Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS).
• Develop/Author 36(b) Congressional Notification (CN) packages for FMS case actions exceeding CN thresholds per the SAMM Table C5.T13.
• Complete NAV2061 markups to document financial reconciliation in support of FMS case revisions, modifications, and amendments.
• Generate FMS case timelines and supporting acquisition strategies for the procurement of defense articles and services to advance AUKUS Pillar 1 objectives.
• Develop correspondence to foreign partners in accordance with the Navy Correspondence Manual, SECNAV M-5216.5.
• Support the risk management process by identifying, analyzing, planning mitigations, and tracking programmatic risks.
• Provide financial and logistical support in administering and overseeing the cradle-to-grave execution of FMS cases.
• Determine the status of supply actions, procurement information, substitutions, requisition delay for a specific reason, rejection of requisition for a specified cause, changes in stock number, changes in unit of issue and/or quantity, referral of requisition to another DoD supply source, delay in delivery, acknowledgement of cancellation requests, shipment status, and financial status.
• Capture and proactively maintain the status of program action items.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for the planning and execution of FMS Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
• Develop and deliver presentations and record meeting minutes in support of the FMS Case Manager’s participation in PMRs, and engagements with other external organizations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case management or support within Major Defense Acquisition Programs.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience using the Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS).
• Firsthand experience with the development of an LOA that includes demonstrated expertise in developing Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs), Price and Availability (P&As), Case Modifications and Case Amendments using DSAMS.
• Knowledge and experience with key systems that include: Case Development Automation Tool (CDAT), Management Information Systems for International Logistics (MISIL), Security Cooperation Information Portal (SCIP), Defense Integrated Financial Systems (DIFS), Case Execution Performance Tool (CEPT).
• Completion of the NAVSEA FMS Case Management Excellence Course or similar program management or acquisition professional education.
• Interpersonal and Cross-Cultural Communication Skills.

Benefits

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.