Senior FMS Program Manager

Duties

• Manage Foreign Military Sales (FMS) acquisition programs in accordance with DoD policy and regulations, including the Security Assistance Manpower Requirements System (SAMRS) and Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS).
• Execute FMS system acquisition in collaboration with relevant Government organizations including SAF/IA, AFSAC, DSCA, AFLCMC/WFNFM, Foreign Disclosure Office (FDO), and the Tri-Service Committee (TSC).
• Manage all aspects of acquisition planning including industry days, market research, source selection planning, acquisition strategy planning, SOO/SOW/PWS development, RFP planning, and contract negotiation preparation.
• Ensure compliance with FMS-specific requirements including coordination with international partners and applicable organizations such as SAF/IA, AFSAC, DSCA, AFLCMC/WFNFM, FDO, and the TSC.
• Prepare and support Program Office meetings and activities including internal government meetings, case meetings, design reviews, Program Assessment Reviews (PARs), Interface Control Working Groups (ICWG), Technical Interchange Meetings, and case reviews.
• Serve as a representative of the program office to international customers, including the partner nation Ministry of Defense (MOD), Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC), and Air Force stakeholders, and respond to programmatic questions related to acquisition, cost, schedule, and performance.
• Assess cost, schedule, and performance against program baselines, recommend solutions to execution issues, and pursue alternative courses of action.
• Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition activities related to the development, production, and deployment of weapon systems and associated equipment.
• Develop and present program status briefings and acquisition updates to senior leadership.
• Draft, review, and coordinate government RFP documentation, including participation in technical evaluation of proposal responses.
• Develop program management briefings for government, industry, and international stakeholders.
• Coordinate activities across multidisciplinary teams including engineering, logistics, program management, industry partners, and international customers to ensure program execution aligns with mission requirements.
• Operate independently and support program execution during periods when the Government Program Manager is unavailable or supporting other mission priorities.
• Review and interpret program schedules and acquisition planning documentation to support program execution activities.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
• Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Years of Experience: 10 Years of Relevant Experience in the respective professional discipline being performed, six of which must be in the DoD
• Preferred Qualifications: Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program management processes and systems, including SAMRS and DSAMSKnowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processesAbility to assess program performance against cost, schedule, and performance baselinesExperience developing acquisition documentation, briefings, and program reportsKnowledge of Radar and/or Command and Control systems is a plusKnowledge of Middle Eastern business practices, culture, and customs is a plus
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with senior leadership and international partnersStrong written and verbal communication skills for preparing acquisition documentation and briefingsAbility to work independently and manage competing prioritiesAbility to coordinate across multi-disciplinary program teams

Additional Information

• Location: Hanscom Air Force Base, MA
• Travel: Travel required to CONUS and OCONUS locations including Qatar
• The expected annual salary range: $140K - $160K
• Salary is dependent upon the role, associated responsibilities, candidate's experience and qualifications to include education/training and key skills.
• All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, including criminal history and identity check.
• Must abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Must abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.