Senior FMS Program Manager

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Hanscom AFB, MA

3h•$175,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Odyssey Systems 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 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Division supporting the Royal Saudi Air Force as part of the International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control division. The role provides acquisition and program management support for FMS programs, including the E-3 Saudi AWACS Weapon System modernization effort, and supports program execution across cost, schedule, performance, and technical objectives in accordance with Department of Defense and Air Force acquisition policies. The position is based at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, and is described as full-time and hybrid. Travel is approximately 20%, including Oklahoma and Saudi Arabia. The role involves coordination with government, contractor, and international stakeholders and support for acquisition documentation, contract execution, program risk management, mission planning, lifecycle sustainment, and executive reporting.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have an active Secret clearance.
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.
Skill in program planning, execution oversight, milestone management, and progress tracking across complex defense acquisition programs.
Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate program risks.
Experience coordinating modernization activities among 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 contractors.
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.
Proactive approach to challenges and process improvement.
Advanced problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and customer requirements in a dynamic environment.
Strong organization, attention to detail, professionalism, situational awareness, and mission focus.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Provide acquisition and program management support to Program Managers, Integrated Product Team Leads, and senior leadership for Foreign Military Sales programs.
Support program execution to achieve cost, schedule, performance, and technical objectives in accordance with DoD and Air Force acquisition policies.
Assist with 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, Statements of Work, Contract Data Requirements Lists, and contractor proposal evaluations.
Coordinate with government, contractor, and international stakeholders to support program objectives and mission requirements.
Support Mission Planning Environment 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 for program tracking, documentation management, and decision-making.