Journeyman Foreign Military Sales Analyst

This position is awaiting contract award.

We are seeking a highly organized and analytical Journeyman Foreign Military Sales Analyst to support international defense cooperation and sustainment programs for the F/A-18 variants program at NAS Patuxent River.

In this mid-level role, you will lead the day-to-day coordination, execution, lifecycle tracking, and financial monitoring of active FMS cases for global partner nations.

You will apply structured program management techniques to ensure international case requirements, financial metrics, and modification timelines are executed in strict compliance with Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) policies.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and track the development of Letters of Request (LOR), Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOA), price and availability (P&A) data, and formal case amendments/modifications for F/A-18 fleets.
• Monitor, reconcile, and analyze FMS case funding. Develop and track obligation and expenditure phasing plans, verify case budgets, and assist with case reconciliation and closure processes.
• Collect, organize, and interpret data to prepare comprehensive program status reports, schedules, and background briefs for international partners and NAVAIR leadership.
• Serve as a primary operational interface between the NAVAIR program office (PMA) technical teams, international military representatives, U.S. government entities, and industry defense contractors.
• Ensure all case execution activities strictly comply with the DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR), Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) export control guidelines.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Must possess a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance to access the airfield and military installation.
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited institution.
• 3 to 10 years of direct experience in DoD acquisition, financial tracking, or security cooperation program management performing the functional duties described above.
• Strong analytical capabilities, high proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial data manipulation, and the cross-cultural communication skills necessary to interface with international stakeholders.
  
  
  

Desired Systems & Domain Expertise:

• Hands-on experience using specialized FMS and DoN automated accounting/budgeting systems such as DSAMS, MISIL, and Navy ERP (NERP).
• Familiarity with Department of the Navy (DoN) procurement policies, procedures, and international program review (PRM) workflows.
  
  
  

Export Control Requirements

• Harold Associates, LLC provides defense-related products and services that may be subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Certain positions may require access to ITAR-controlled information and, where applicable, candidates must meet applicable U.S. export control requirements.
  
  
  

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law, including completion of Form I-9 and E-Verify, as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Harold Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status.
  
  
  

Applicants Requiring Assistance

• Harold Associates, LLC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at (904) 770-0735.