Senior FMS Program Manager

About the role

This position provides support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/HB) in managing and executing FMS acquisition programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage FMS acquisition programs in accordance with DoD policy and regulations, including SAMRS and DSAMS.
• Execute FMS system acquisition in collaboration with relevant Government organizations.
• 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.
• Prepare and support Program Office meetings and activities including internal government meetings, case meetings, design reviews, PARs, 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.

Requirements

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
• Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain 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, 6 of which must be in the DoD

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: 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 DSAMS
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes is a plus
• Knowledge of Air Operations Center systems, operations, policies and procedures
• Experience developing acquisition documentation, briefings, and program reports
• Knowledge of Radar and/or Command and Control systems is a plus
• Knowledge of Middle Eastern business practices, culture, and customs is a plus
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with senior leadership and international partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing acquisition documentation and briefings
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Ability 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
• Onsite Benefits: 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Referral program, Vision insurance