SeniorFMSProgram Manager

Sumaria Systems

$140K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum 12 years of professional experience in relevant discipline.
  • At least 5 years of experience supporting DoD programs.
  • Must have prior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) experience.
  • Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide program-level acquisition support for program managers.
  • Support contract execution and oversight through expert analysis.
  • Evaluate and advise on program health and acquisition strategies.
  • Develop and maintain acquisition reports and prepare briefings.
  • Execute program risk management plans and facilitate risk boards.
  • Assist in developing source selection strategies and evaluation criteria.
  • Oversee Mission Planning Environment systems and align with operational requirements.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Engagement with a diverse range of programs in the defense sector.
  • Work in a critical role that supports national security efforts.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior FMSProgram Manager

Job Description:

The qualified candidate will support 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 Systems is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS. This position specifically supports the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) NATO AWACs program.

Duties include, but not limited to:
  • Acquisition and Program Support: Provide program-level acquisition support to Program Managers and Integrated Product Team Leads, guiding program execution to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives. Ensure adherence to DoD directives and policies, including DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.80, and DoDI 5000.81.
  • Contract Execution and Oversight: Support contract execution through expert analysis and solutions, including reviewing acquisition documents, milestone decision briefings, and risk management plans. Prepare inputs for RFPs such as system specifications, SOWs, and CDRLs.
  • Program Health Analysis: Evaluate program health, advise leadership on options to maintain objectives, and assist in planning acquisition strategies that align with DoD and Air Force policies.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Develop and maintain acquisition reports (e.g., MAR, DAES, APB), prepare briefings, and ensure consistency across program deliverables. Utilize tools such as CCaR, IDECS, and EDA.
  • Risk Management: Develop, maintain, and execute program risk management plans, facilitating risk identification, analysis, and mitigation while coordinating program risk boards and working groups.
  • Source Selection and Contract Administration: Assist in developing source selection strategies, evaluation criteria, and RFP documentation. Provide recommendations for incentive clauses and evaluate contractor proposals.
  • Mission Planning and Operational Support: Oversee Mission Planning Environment (MPE) systems to ensure they meet operational and testing requirements. Coordinate with stakeholders to align MPE capabilities with operational flight program schedules.
  • Lifecycle Logistics and Sustainment: Provide critical support for lifecycle logistics, operational planning, and sustainment strategies, ensuring mission readiness and effective system integration.
  • Policy and Process Improvement: Monitor DoD acquisition reforms and advise leadership on process improvements, cost avoidance strategies, and policy interpretations. Ensure compliance with updated regulations and directives.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with division branch chiefs, program managers, and contractors to provide expert guidance, streamline integration, and address programmatic issues affecting overall performance.

Required Skills/Education: Bachelor's degree and minimum of 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs

Must already have FMS experience. Day one ability to learn current efforts and contribute to the team's success.

Education: Bachelors

Years of Experience: 12 Years

Travel: Yes

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Position Type: Full Time

Work Location: Hanscom AFB

Salary: $140K-$150K Annually

Top salaries paid for qualified candidates.

Agency submissions are not being accepted at this time.

For more information on Sumaria Systems, please visit our website at www.sumaria.com.

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