Odyssey Systems

Senior FMS Program Manager

Odyssey Systems • $110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Active Secret clearance required
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 12 years of relevant experience (5 years in DoD)
  • Knowledge of FMS program management processes (SAMRS, DSAMS)
  • Experience in DoD acquisition lifecycle processes preferred
  • Strong communication skills for interaction with senior leadership and international partners
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently

Responsibilities

  • Manage FMS acquisition programs per DoD policy and regulations
  • Collaborate with government organizations for FMS system acquisition
  • Oversee acquisition planning, including market research and contract negotiation
  • Ensure compliance with FMS-specific requirements and international coordination
  • Prepare and support various program office meetings and activities
  • Represent the program office to international customers and stakeholders
  • Assess program performance against baselines and recommend solutions

Benefits

  • Full-time position at Hanscom AFB, MA
  • Opportunity to work on international defense projects
  • Engagement with senior leadership and international partners
  • Travel opportunities to OCONUS locations, including Taiwan
  • Involvement in a diverse range of multidisciplinary teams
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PAE Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/ES).

 

The Air Force Program Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Electronic Systems (AFPEO/ES) 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 Command and Control portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies.

 

AFLCMC/PAE Electronic Systems Directorate is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.

 

This position specifically supports the International C2 and Sensors Division (ESN/HBN) and the family of Command and Control (C2) systems procured through Foreign Military Sales (FMS) by the country of Taiwan.

 

This is a full time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 

  • 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.

  • Travel to OCONUS locations including Taiwan, as well as CONUS locations such as PACOM and OEM manufacturers within the United States.

  • 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

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain an Active Secret clearance

 

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in DoD. OR

    • 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications

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
  • Ability to assess program performance against cost, schedule, and performance baselines

  • 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, MATravel: Travel required to CONUS and OCONUS locations including TaiwanOnsite

 

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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.
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Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
Revenue
$100 million

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