Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant experience in DoD, or 7 years of directly related experience with 5 years in DoD
Extensive experience in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) acquisition processes
Proficient in Microsoft Project and Office Suite for program management and reporting
Responsibilities
Utilize Microsoft Project for scheduling and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) work
Develop and support briefings and schedules for senior management regarding program status
Assist in all aspects of acquisition planning, focusing on FMS-specific requirements
Prepare and manage documentation related to Anti-Tamper (AT) and ITAR regulations
Prepare Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) data and manage manpower requirements
Travel to potentially hazardous overseas locations as needed
Act as a representative for the program office to foreign Ministry of Defense and other stakeholders
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance
Full Job Description
Job Description Responsibilities:
Duties include, but not limited to:
Must have experience with Microsoft Project for scheduling (IMS work).
Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management. The Contractor shall support Program Acquisition Reviews (PAR), senior level meeting/reviews and IMP/IMS reviews.
Extensive background supporting all aspects of sound acquisition planning (e.g., industry day, market research, source selection planning, ASP planning, SOO/SOW/PWS writing, RFP planning, RFP document preparation, contract negotiation prep) with a special emphasis on FMS-specific peculiarities (e.g., mandatory use of in-country subcontractors; interface with SAF/IA, AFSAC, DSCA, AFLCMC/WFNFM, FDO; TSC)
Extensive experience in FMS-specific acquisition to include working knowledge of Anti- Tamper (AT) requirements, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) regulations, Manpower Resource Plan (MRP) preparation, LOR for Technical Assistance, LOR for Price and Availability (P&A) responses, LOR for Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) responses, freight forwarding and customs import processes, MASL codes,
Working level knowledge in the preparation of LOA data, including manpower requirements, utilizing mandated systems, including but not limited to Security Assistance Manpower RequirementsSystem(SAMRS)andDefenseSecurityAssistanceManagementSystem (DSAMS)
Capability and willingness to travel overseas to potentially hazardous locations
Knowledge and experience in executing programs with prime contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers from foreign countries
Ability to independently and successfully perform as representative (with no decisional authority) for the program office to the customer country's Ministry of Defense (MOD), Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC), Air Force, U.S. Security Cooperation Office (SCO) representatives in country, and capability to answer complex questions in real-time to customer country representatives
Demonstrated experience in the preparation and support of various program office activities and meetings, to include U.S. Government-internal meetings, case meetings, design reviews, Program Assessment Reviews, Interface Control Working Groups (ICWG), Technical Interchange Meetings, and case reviews
Working level understanding of RMF requirements in FMS realm
Working levelunderstanding ofCENTCOM Governance, RiskandCompliance (GRC) process
Working level understanding/knowledge of customer country customs, etiquette and business practices
Working level understanding of the DoD Transportation System as it relates to shipping equipment overseas to FMS customer final destination
Requirements
Qualifications:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must hold an active Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 3 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 3 of which must be in the DoD OR
7 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD
Technical Skills
Program Management support for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs, specifically the E-3 Saudi AWACS Weapon System modernization effort.
Experience monitoring and managing cost, schedule, and performance metrics to support program execution and decision-making.
Skilled in program planning, progress tracking, milestone management, and performance reporting.
Ability to identify, assess, and track program risks while supporting mitigation strategies and issue resolution.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) for data analysis, status reporting, briefing development, and documentation management.
Experience supporting cross-functional coordination and execution activities within complex defense acquisition environments.
