Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Country Program (CPM) Support

Purpose Of Position

Provide support to the Country Program Manager for various processes required to develop, implement, execute, and close FMS cases.

Duties And Responsibilities (Essential)

• Support the integration of data based on customer requirements, USASAC program policies and procedures, and programmatic and logistics data obtained from FMS Managers.
• Perform research and analysis of defense articles, training and services requested by the FMS customer and report the impacts of Operations and Support (O&S), sustainability, availability, and costs of ownership of the system.
• Provide input, recommendations, coordination (administrative, facilities, communication, transportation, etc.) and other support for the conduct of Security Assistance and engagements with U.S. and foreign Government representatives.
• Provide analysis of FMS defense articles, training and services to meet international security assistance requirements.
• Prepare appropriate briefings and backup material used to present issues.
• Assist with providing input, analysis, and prepare draft correspondence.
• Aid in the development of co-production documentation.
• Assist with providing support for various meetings to include but not limited to Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Financial Management Reviews (FMRs), and Case Management Reviews (CMRs).
• Assist with providing support for basic LOAs, LOA modifications and amendments from the USASAC CCMs and CPMs; validate FMS contract obligations for the country, case and lines applicable to the financial review; close lines applicable to the financial review that are supply/service complete.
• Research and provide recommendations for Government responses to internal/external inquiries regarding FMS defense articles, training and services and associated support.
• Track FMS defense articles, training, and services from the time of case implementation to receipt of assets, training and services in country.
• Monitor and update status to reflect program/case changes such as amendments, realignments, or modifications.
• Identify assets that are "lost" or unaccounted for as candidates for intensified management.
• Analyze non-U.S. GFE and make recommendations on the impact of such equipment on the interoperability, supportability and operations of defense articles to be purchased or operated by foreign nations.
• Assist with performing planning and preparation activities for Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Financial Management Reviews (FMRs), Country Management Reviews (CMRs), and briefings.
• Provide briefing support for PMRs, FMRs, CMRs.
• Support gathering and analyzing information on programmatic, logistical and financial issues.
• Develop recommendations and support the preparation of contract requirements packages to ensure that FMS Case requirements are adequately planned, evaluated, acquired, and delivered in accordance with the terms of FMS case agreements.
• Aid in the review of basic Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOA), amendments, and Modifications to ensure packages include all relevant information.
• Provide analysis and recommendations in support of FMS requirements involving U.S. support for foreign built and U.S. Non-standard weapon systems.
• Assess plans, documents and FMS related materials and advise USASAC on identified problem areas, and programmatic, technical and schedule risks.

  Qualifications

  • An Active US Government Security Clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in disciplines such as Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Contract Management, Business Law, Economics, Strategic Studies, Foreign Policy, International Studies, Political Science, Liberal Arts, Education, or other related technical, or professional disciplines.
  • Six years of logistical experience is required.
  • Must be fully knowledgeable of FMS case management and the governing regulations, policies and computer systems, applications, and programs with at least five years directly related experience.
  • Must be able to interact with a wide range of customers to include the foreign customer with professionalism and diplomacy.
  • Must possess excellent oral and written skills.
  • In lieu of a degree, six additional years of related experience is required.
  • Prior experience with Army Logistic systems is highly desirable.
  • Prior experience with FMS is desirable.