Senior FMS Program Manager

Astrion • Bedford, MA

8h

About The Position

Astrion is hiring a Senior FMS Program Manager to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/ISR SOF (AFLCMC/HB), specifically the Advanced E7 Development and FMS Division supporting the Royal Saudi Air Force. The role is part of the International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control FMS Division and supports the E-3 Saudi AWACS Weapon System modernization effort. The position is located at Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, and provides acquisition and program management support to government program managers, IPT leads, and senior leadership. The role supports program execution, acquisition documentation and contract activities, program reporting, risk management, stakeholder coordination, mission planning, and lifecycle sustainment.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have an active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs; alternatively, 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoD programs.
• Senior-level program management expertise supporting the E-3 Saudi AWACS Weapon System modernization effort in an FMS environment.
• Extensive experience monitoring, analyzing, and reporting cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
• Expertise in program planning, execution oversight, milestone management, and progress tracking for complex defense acquisition programs.
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and support effective decision-making.
• Experience coordinating modernization activities across government, contractor, and international stakeholder organizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, FMS program execution, performance reporting, and lifecycle management.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for engaging senior leaders, international partners, program offices, and contractor personnel.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate across cross-functional and multinational teams.
• Leadership presence and ability to influence stakeholders, drive consensus, and achieve objectives without direct authority.
• Self-starter who proactively addresses challenges, identifies process improvements, and drives outcomes.
• Advanced problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Adaptability in dynamic, fast-paced environments with changing priorities and customer requirements.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, professional, and able to maintain situational awareness and mission focus in complex stakeholder environments.

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 achieve cost, schedule, performance, and technical objectives in accordance with DoD and Air Force acquisition policies.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and coordinating 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 recommend acquisition strategies, schedule performance actions, resource requirements, and risk mitigation approaches.
• Facilitate program risk management, 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 align mission planning capabilities with 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.
• Use acquisition and reporting systems to support program tracking, documentation management, and decision-making.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior