Senior FMS Program Manager

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

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.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelors 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 MA
Travel: Travel required to CONUS and OCONUS locations including Taiwan
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Odyssey Systemsis a world-class technical engineering and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration ISR C2 and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the militarys operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment technology and services to data information and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution peak organizational performance and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment ambition and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations an employer match program and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant work experience specific skills and competencies geographic location education and certifications.

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