Senior FMS Program Manager

Astrion•Bedford, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager providing support to the International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control (FMS) Division, which is within the Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations (PEO ISR SOF) Directorate and located at Hanscom AFB, MA. This position specifically supports the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Japan AWACS Program Office. This position specifically supports the E7A and Internation BM and E3/E7 program. The selected candidate will provide acquisition and program management support throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring successful execution of FMS efforts while supporting cost, schedule, performance, and international partner requirements. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to program leadership, supporting acquisition planning, contract execution, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and program reporting activities.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Must have an Active Secret Clearance
Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques used to gather, analyze, and assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of FMS programs.
Knowledge of acquisition and program management activities supporting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
Experience developing acquisition documentation, briefings, reports, and program management plans.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with government, contractor, and international stakeholders.
Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs and program office operations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, and minimum of 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs, OR 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoD programs
Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
Experience supporting international customers, partner nations, or security cooperation initiatives.
Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
DoD Acquisition Management
DoDI 5000 Series
Program Management
Risk Management
Contract Management Support
Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS)
Microsoft Project
Request for Proposal (RFP) Development
Statement of Work (SOW) Development
Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
Mission Planning Environment (MPE)
Program Reporting and Metrics
Acquisition Documentation Development
Lifecycle Sustainment Planning
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to effectively brief senior government, contractor, and international stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic acquisition environment.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across diverse organizations.

Responsibilities

Provide acquisition and program management support to Program Managers, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, and senior leadership supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
Support program execution to ensure cost, schedule, performance, and technical objectives are achieved in accordance with DoD and Air Force acquisition policies.
Assist in the development, review, and coordination of acquisition documentation, milestone decision briefings, program plans, and contract documentation.
Support contract execution activities, including acquisition planning, requirements development, risk assessments, and program reviews.
Develop and maintain acquisition reports, program metrics, briefings, and executive-level communications.
Analyze program health and provide recommendations regarding acquisition strategies, schedule performance, resource requirements, and risk mitigation approaches.
Facilitate program risk management activities, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and risk board coordination.
Support source selections, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and contractor proposal evaluations.
Coordinate with government, contractor, and international stakeholders to support program objectives and mission requirements.
Support Mission Planning Environment (MPE) activities and ensure alignment between mission planning capabilities and program schedules.
Assist with lifecycle sustainment planning, logistics integration, and operational support activities.
Monitor acquisition policy changes and recommend process improvements to enhance program execution and compliance.
Utilize acquisition and reporting systems to support program tracking, documentation management, and decision-making activities.