FMS Program Manager

Astrion•Bedford, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Journeyman Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager to directly support the Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) Division, which is within the USAF Digital Directorate and located at Hanscom AFB, MA. The Individual shall provide FMS Program Management personnel that have comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of FMS system acquisition and program management, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the FMS community, including SAF/IA, AFSAC, DSCA, AFLCMC/WFNFM, Foreign Disclosure Office (FDO) and the Tri-Service Committee (TSC). The Contractor shall be able to plan, research, analyze and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment; formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule and performance objectives. The Contractor may be appointed as, and assume duties and responsibilities of alternate equipment custodian.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Must have an Active Secret Clearance
Bachelor’s degree, and at least 3 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including at least 3 years supporting DoD programs OR 7 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Evaluate program health, advise leadership on options to maintain objectives, and assist in planning acquisition strategies that align with DoD and Air Force policies.
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.
Develop, maintain, and execute program risk management plans, facilitating risk identification, analysis, and mitigation while coordinating program risk boards and working groups.
Assist in developing source selection strategies, evaluation criteria, and RFP documentation.
Provide recommendations for incentive clauses and evaluate contractor proposals.
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.
Provide critical support for lifecycle logistics, operational planning, and sustainment strategies, ensuring mission readiness and effective system integration.
Monitor DoD acquisition reforms and advise leadership on process improvements, cost avoidance strategies, and policy interpretations.
Ensure compliance with updated regulations and directives.
Collaborate with division branch chiefs, program managers, and contractors to provide expert guidance, streamline integration, and address programmatic issues affecting overall performance.