Bowhead Support Services

Weapon System Manager

Bowhead Support Services$90K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 5 to 8+ years relevant experience
  • Proven problem-solving skills in sensitive environments
  • Ability to prepare and present to senior management
  • Strong communication skills with various audiences including government officials
  • Highly organized with a big-picture perspective
  • Experience with database systems
  • Customer service orientation with a focus on mission success
  • Familiarity with C5ISR systems is a plus
  • Military experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Organize research for foreign government requirements
  • Prepare Letters of Acceptance, detailing material and services needed
  • Conduct technical reviews for Letters of Request
  • Calculate manpower needs for FMS cases
  • Develop specialized notes for FMS cases
  • Coordinate advanced planning for weapon systems
  • Vet equipment releases per security and transfer requirements
  • Track and process requisitions
  • Forecast congressional notifications
  • Implement logistics programs for weapon system purchases and transfers
  • Resolve logistics problems and compile data on parts standardization

Benefits

  • Opportunity to enhance global security assistance and warfighter support
  • Independence in managing workload within a fast-paced environment
  • Engagement with high-ranking government officials
  • Travel opportunities, including international assignments
  • Collaborative environment with subcontractors and other personnel
Full Job Description
Overview

WEAPONS SYSTEM MANAGER (SAMD):

Bowhead is looking for a Weapon System Manager for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases involving one or more countries in support of the Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD). As a Weapons System Manager you'll be making a difference in global security assistance by boosting interoperability with foreign partners and support the warfighter in a meaningful way. A successful candidate works well in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the opportunity to manage your own workload independently.

Responsibilities

The Weapon System Manager will be responsible for logistics and acquisition type duties related to FMS cases from cradle to grave from initial request of equipment through planning for long-term program life-cycle sustainment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Organizing research of foreign government requirements.
  • Preparing Letters of Acceptance (LOA), identifying material, services, and shipping requirements, and estimating system life cycle costs.
  • Conducting technical reviews and analysis for Letters of Request (LOR).
  • Organizing the research of foreign government requirements.
  • Calculating manpower for FMS cases.
  • Developing unique FMS case notes.
  • Coordinating total package advanced planning for weapon systems and ensuring that Total Package Approach (TPA) sheets are accurate and are utilized in the case development process.
  • Vetting release of FMS country-requested equipment in accordance with technology security and transfer requirements, export controls, disclosure of classified and controlled unclassified information, and system-specific release requirements for sensitive technologies frequently requested by foreign partners.
  • Receiving, processing and tracking requisitions.
  • Forecasting congressional notifications.
  • Developing and implementing logistics program activities including, support for purchases, transfer, and leases of weapon systems, and technical documentation.
  • Coordinating efforts of subcontractors and field service personnel, resolving logistics problems and compiling data on standardization and interchangeability of parts to expedite logistic activities.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (preferred)
  • 5 to 8+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience resolving highly sensitive and complex problems.
  • Ability to prepare and brief senior management.
  • Effective communication with a wide range of groups including internal and external customers and high ranking government officials
  • Highly organized with the ability to see both the details and the big picture.
  • Experience working in different types of database systems.
  • Quality customer service experience; meet customers needs with a dedicated attitude that ensures mission success.
  • Familiarity with various C5ISR (Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) Systems equipment, such as radios, Night Vision Devices (NVDs), IT equipment, etc. a plus.
  • Military experience (is a plus)
  • This position requires travel, including OCONUS.

Physical Demands: Office Environment - - The environmental conditions consist of computer stations and desks with adequate and adjustable lighting. Chairs are designed to fit the various individuals and the tasks being performed. Ergonomic evaluations are completed as needed, to provide up to date modifications to all work stations.

Target salary range is between $90,000 - $110,000 commensurate with experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

About Bowhead Support Services

Bowhead Support Services is a defense contractor that provides a range of services to the U.S. government and other customers. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Bowhead Support Services provides services in the areas of engineering, logistics, information technology, and security. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Bowhead Support Services is a subsidiary of Ukpea?vik Iñupiat Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation.
Learn more about Bowhead Support Services
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$100 million
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