Foreign Military Sales Program Coordinator NGB-12.18

About the role

Credence is seeking an experienced Foreign Military Sales Program Coordinator to support NGB/A5 at Morris Air National Guard Base, AZ. The position involves providing support services for FMS training programs and performing liaison functions with various government agencies and the US State Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the FMS training program for partner nations' assigned dedicated case(s) located at Morris Air National Guard Base Tucson, AZ.
• Deliver contractor services and deliverables in accordance with existing US laws, Air Force, National Guard, local guidance, performance work statement, Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA), and other governing policy applicable to the dedicated cases detachments at Tucson, Arizona.
• Perform liaison functions among the assigned partnering nation country representatives, the 162nd Wing, assigned contractors, and other Government agencies, including AETC, SAF/IA, AFSAT, AFSAC, and NGB FMS Program Management office (NGB/A5/8).
• Work closely with the US State Department and the specific partnering nation embassy in Washington DC to ensure six-month diplomatic clearances are issued for the continuation of dedicated case aircraft assigned to the AZANG.
• Process USAF awards presented to the permanent party members assigned at the Detachment Tucson Arizona (DTA) and draft these awards for processing through US Government channels.
• Aid the 162nd Wing senior leadership, Financial Management (FM), assigned Country Senior National Representative (SNR) at DTA, AFSAT Security Assistance Program Managers (SAPM), AFSAC country case manager, and NGB/A5/8 FMS program manager with the resolution of program issues and tracking of program/case financial status.
• Ensure equipment required to support a country's program is provided as defined by the most current LOA, and programs are in place to maintain total accountability of assigned assets.
• Provide input for future LOAs modifications and amendments.
• Develop and present briefings and presentations, as directed and required, relative to the program status.
• Elevate potential issues affecting program execution and performance to the 162nd Wing senior leadership and country representative(s), as applicable.
• Update the 162nd Wing Concept of Operations (CONOPS) as required throughout the duration of the program.
• Assist in the development of appropriate Statements of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statements (PWS) to assist the 162nd Wing secure contractor provided services in support of the dedicated case(s) training programs.
• Work extensively with the 162nd Communications Flight for computer, IT equipment, cell phones, and required telecom equipment replacement as required.
• Affiliate with the scheduled and unscheduled shipments of Cartridge Activated Device (CAD)/Propulsion Activated Device (PAD) materials from the applicable partnering nation for the assigned DTA, including munitions, AIM-9 guidance control units, egress Data Transfer Assembly (DTA) time change items, and other explosives as required by the country-specific FMS case at the DTA.
• Affiliate with the dedicated case assigned fighter squadron during deployment planning to ensure requirements such as air and ground transportation are coordinated conducive to a smooth logistical flow of aircraft and personnel.
• Work extensively with the 162nd Wing Quality Assurance, assigned maintenance squadron, and the country's maintenance officer to ensure the annual maintenance accreditation process is on track for approval by the partnering nation's maintenance aviation authority, or equivalent and applicable.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 12 years of which must be in the DoD.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 years of which must be in the DoD.
• Thirty years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 20 years of which must be in the DoD.
• Knowledge of Cartridge Activated Device (CAD)/Propulsion Activated Device (PAD) materials from the applicable partnering nation for the assigned DTA.
• Knowledge of munitions, AIM-9 guidance control units, egress Data Transfer Assembly (DTA) time change items, and other explosives as required by the country-specific FMS case at the DTA.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance.

Skills

• Technical proficiency in relevant fields.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with logistics and program management.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retailment Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development