Senior FMS Program Manager

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/HB) at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Responsibilities

• Manage Foreign Military Sales (FMS) acquisition programs in accordance with DoW 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.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 10 years of relevant experience in the respective professional discipline being performed, 6 of which must be in the DoW.
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoWI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoW and the Air Force.
• Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents, and plans.
• Maintain an Active Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field
• Knowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program management processes and systems, including SAMRS and DSAMK
• Knowledge of DoW 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
• 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

Work Location

Onsite at Hanscom AFB, MA

Travel

Yes, to CONUS and OCONUS locations including Qatar

Relocation Assistance

No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract

No

Salary Range

$135,000 - $150,000

Benefits

• ESOP participation
• 401(k) match
• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• paid time off, and holidays

Contact Information

To apply, please send your resume to hr@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.