Mid-Level Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case Manager

Thompson Gray • Redstone Arsenal, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The selected candidate will work through Thompson Gray as an FMS Case Manager supporting the Project Management Office Aviation Mission Systems and Architecture (AMSA) International office. The role supports Security Cooperation customers and multiple FMS cases, including case writing and execution, development of case actions, pricing and availabilities, and coordination of case schedules, procurement planning, delivery, and funding. The position requires compliance with the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), ITAR, FAR, DFARS, and other applicable FMS regulations and statutory requirements, while meeting cost, schedule, performance, and delivery objectives.

The position is full-time and onsite at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, or may involve temporary duty travel. Travel within and outside the continental United States is 25%–75% of the time, depending on the cases. The role works with minimal supervision and requires providing technical assistance to government customers, tracking case execution and funds, and preparing or briefing program information to leadership and FMS customers. The position is contingent upon funding approval.

Requirements

• College diploma and five years of FMS experience, or high school diploma and ten years of FMS experience.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience with FMS case writing and execution.
• Experience developing Pricing and Availability Sheets in the Integrated Major Pricing Analysis and Reporting Tool (IMPART) for case line-item pricing associated with country-specific LORs and LOAs.
• Experience developing input for FMS case actions for DSAMS input, including coordinating scope definition and associated pricing inputs with providing organizations.
• Experience developing FMS Pricing and Availabilities in support of new and existing requirements.
• Experience preparing MTDS for DSAMS input and identifying the associated C9.T2 Row Number.
• Experience reviewing LORs for accuracy, completeness, funding source, and country requirements under SAMM guidelines.
• Experience using Centralized Integration System International Logistics (CISIL).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while supporting FMS functions for multiple systems.
• Ability to draft and brief O-6-level staff and FMS customers as required.
• Working knowledge of Army Acquisition processes and lifecycle management.
• Working knowledge of the contract process, including providing input for Statements of Work and reviewing CDRL deliveries.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Army Aviation or Army Missile systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide case support to the AMSA International team and Security Cooperation customers.
• Execute and track tasks to completion.
• Assess, evaluate, and advise leadership on the feasibility and correctness of line-item equipment related to Aviation Mission Equipment.
• Provide input for developing and deconflicting program schedules.
• Provide information for procurement planning and forecasting to help determine demand for Aviation Mission Equipment.
• Contribute to FMS case writing and execution, including developing input for P&As, LOAs, amendments, and modifications.
• Develop FMS Pricing and Availabilities (P&As) in support of new and existing requirements.
• Prepare Manpower and Travel Data Sheets (MTDS) for DSAMS input, identifying the associated C9.T2 Row Number.
• Review Letters of Request (LORs) for accuracy, completeness, funding source, and country requirements under Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) guidelines, and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Support SAMD International Program Managers in achieving Required Delivery Dates and ensuring case line items are written and priced accurately.
• Monitor FMS cases, including basic cases, amendments, and modifications, covering equipment fielding, training, and other services in accordance with governing regulations and the AECA.
• Support CONUS and OCONUS Program Management Reviews, trainings, Working Level Meetings, and recurring internal meetings.
• Monitor FMS case funds for execution and expiration, and report funding status to leadership.
• Ensure cost, schedule, and performance objectives for system delivery to Security Cooperation customers are met or exceeded.
• Ensure compliance with FMS regulations and statutory requirements.
• Assist government customers with recommendations to modify, revise, or implement procedures that improve FMS process development, fielding, and enhancement.
• Provide technical assistance to customer staff on day-to-day FMS execution and planning.
• Track FMS technical assistance, identify actual or potential shortfalls, and recommend corrective action.
• Draft and brief O-6-level staff and FMS customers in support of program reviews, working groups, and technical meetings.
• Coordinate updates on FMS program status and progress, and contribute to forecast reports.
• Provide input to Statements of Work and review Contract Data Requirement List deliveries.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on qualifications.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Company-branded items during onboarding and seasonal shipments to employees’ homes.
• Dependent Scholarship Program supporting employees’ children’s education.
• Tuition assistance for employees’ education.
• Professional development opportunities.
• 18 days of paid time off.
• 10 federal holidays.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Annual donation to a charity of the employee’s choice.
• Team-building events, including lunches, after-hours gatherings, seasonal family-friendly events, and an annual holiday party.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED