Job Title: Senior FMS Acquisition Program Manager

Job Description:

The F-16 Program Management Office located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio requires a senior-level FMS Acquisition Manager to provide program management support on various Special Access Programs. Candidate shall be required to provide acquisition knowledge and expertise to various FMS F-16 production and modernization during all DoD acquisition stages to include planning, execution, delivery, sustainment and program closure IAW DoD policies and guidelines. assisting

-Shall provide FMS program management advice and advisory support services regarding implementation and execution of assigned Letters of Agreement (LOAs) IAW the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) as Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Manual 5105.38-M and complete assign projects with no or minimal assistance.

Shall support the FMS senior leadership, Security Assistance Program Managers, IPT team leads and team members by accomplishing the full spectrum of program management actions required to award and deliver capability to FMS customers, including pre-award documentation and assistance during the evaluation of proposals submitted in response to a Government Request for Proposal (RFP).

Shall be required provide a wide range of support including, collecting and analyzing data; developing and recommending solutions to complex issues and risks; preparing and delivering briefings; drafting correspondence and responses to taskers - frequently under tight timelines; and assisting the government with preparation and coordination of other technical and programmatic documents, as needed, required to keep senior leaders informed on the status of your work assignments.

Shall assist government during studies and analysis efforts, including collecting and analyzing data; identifying recommended courses of actions that document cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs; and assist government during evaluation of solutions through implementation and monitoring during implementation.

Shall assist the government during technical and programmatic interchanges as an advisor, including issue, risk and solution/mitigation planning and implementation.

Shall assist the Government during reviews of various programmatic and technical documents, export licenses, or other documentation submitted by contractors for government review; assist with release and coordination of government responses.

Shall review manpower and cost estimates for the purposes of ensuring staffing is adequate for delivery of the program pursuant to the terms of the LOA, and/or draft amendments or modifications.

Recommended Skills/Education:

Senior: Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical/professional field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman personnel within the technical/professional discipline. Will demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise.

Successful candidate must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field along with demonstrated track record in identifying and working with complex programmatic, funding, contracting and technical issues and risks associated with the production and modernization of F-16 aircraft. Highly recommended the candidate have 10 years of project/program management experience; advanced skills using MS Office Suite, including MS Project; and a minimum of three years supporting a Defense weapon system acquisition program; with minimum three years of recent FMS experience.

Candidate must be highly organized and experienced in supporting high-visibility weapon system / aircraft production programs with complex programmatic and technical issues. Must possess superior communication skills and be capable of working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior military leaders, foreign liaison officers and foreign national diplomatic personnel. This assignment will require the candidate to possess or be immediately granted and maintain SAP access for the duration of the assignment. Candidates with recent F-16 FMS program experience, software/hardware integration knowledge, and experience are highly preferred.

OCONUS travel shall be required as part of your support. Therefore, successful candidate must possess or be able to readily obtain a US passport and meet the health and immunization standards of the FMS host nation where OCONUS meetings will be held.

Work hours may occur outside of normal duty hours (0600-1800 EST) in order to accomplish the responsibilities of this position.

Education: Bachelors' Degree required. Tradeoff between experience and education is permitted.

Years’ Experience: 10 Years is recommended.

Travel: Yes

Security Clearance Required: Must have Active Secret clearance to apply.

Position Type: Full Time

Work Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Top salaries paid for qualified candidates.

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Sumaria is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Sumaria is a Full Lifecycle Engineering, Technical Services and Professional Solutions company in support of the Warfighter, supporting modernization, high end services and next generation capabilities in contested domains. Sumaria has been a trusted partner to U. S. Department of Defense for more than 40 years, providing Lifecycle Systems Engineering, Advisory & Analysis/SETA, C5ISR and Enterprise Information Technology solutions. With expertise to lead, insight to deliver and commitment to succeed; we staff each mission with a carefully selected team of seasoned professionals. We’re Headquartered in Peabody, MA, and have regional offices across the nation.

Sumaria Systems only provides engineering services to the federal government and does not provide professional engineering or surveying services to the public within the meaning of Ohio Revised Code Section 4733.16.