Odyssey Systems

Journeyman FMS Program Manager

Odyssey Systems • $100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance required
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or 7 years of experience with at least 5 years in the DoD
  • Extensive experience in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) processes and acquisition workflows
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project for scheduling and Microsoft Office Suite for tracking and reporting
  • Demonstrated experience working with international stakeholders and government defense agencies

Responsibilities

  • Manage program scheduling using Microsoft Project
  • Develop and present briefings on program status to senior management
  • Support acquisition planning activities with an emphasis on FMS-specific requirements
  • Prepare and analyze Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) data
  • Serve as the program office representative for customer country interactions
  • Coordinate program activities, including technical meetings and design reviews
  • Ensure compliance with RMF and GRC requirements in the FMS context

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Opportunity for international travel, including to Japan
  • Dedication to supporting critical defense programs
  • Involvement in a diverse range of aerospace and defense initiatives
  • Collaboration with leading experts in the field
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a FMS Program Manager providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/Electronic Systems (AFLCMC/HB). The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Digital (AFPEO/HB) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Electronic Systems portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO Electronic Systemsis headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.

This position specifically supports the Foreign Military Salses (FMS) Japan AWACs program.

This is a full time Hybrid position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Must haveexperience 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 Requirements System (SAMRS) and Defense Security Assistance Management System (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 country99s 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 level understanding of CENTCOM Governance, Risk and Compliance (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
Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must hold an activeSecret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor99s 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 across cost, schedule, and performance tracking
  • Risk identification, mitigation planning, and progress monitoring for modernization efforts
  • Familiarity with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) processes and acquisition workflows
  • Experience supporting complex aerospace or defense systems such as AWACS platforms
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for data tracking, reporting, and documentation
  • Ability to interpret program data to support decisionmaking and stakeholder updates

Interpersonal Skills

  • Strong communication skills for crossfunctional and international coordination
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to support and integrate diverse teams
  • Proactive, selfstarting workstyle with strong organizational habits
  • Skilled at relationshipbuilding and leading through influence rather than authority
  • Adaptability in dynamic environments with evolving requirements and constraints
  • High situational awareness and professionalism when navigating complex stakeholder landscapes

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB

Travel: 20% (OK, Japan)

Hybrid

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About Odyssey Systems

Odyssey Systems is an information technology company based in Rockville, Maryland. It was founded in 1997 and provides a range of IT services to government agencies and private sector clients. Odyssey Systems specializes in software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The company has a team of over 500 employees and has worked with clients such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Institutes of Health. Odyssey Systems is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and helping them achieve their goals.
Learn more about Odyssey Systems
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
Revenue
$100 million

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