FMS Program Manager, Senior

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Job Title

FMS Program Manager, Senior

Location

Massachusetts - Hanscom AFB - Hanscom AFB, MA 01731 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for aSeniorFMS Program Managerproviding support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/HB). The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Electronic Systems (AFPEO/HB) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Command And Control portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS. Position specifically will support the International C2 and Sensors Division (HBN) supporting the family of C2 programs procured by the country of Jordan.

This is a full time position located at Billerica, MA (relocating to Hanscom AFB, MA) - incumbent must be within ~60 miles of Hanscom AFB and in office requirements range from 3-5 days in office.

Responsibilities

This position requires a highly motivated individual with program management experience to include, but not limited to the following duties:

• Manage FMS acquisition programs in accordance with DoD policy and regulations, including Security Assistance Manpower Requirements System (SAMRS) and Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS)
• Execute FMS system acquisition in collaboration with other relevant FMS Government agencies, including SAF/IA, AFSAC, DSCA, AFLCMC/WFNFM, Foreign Disclosure Office (FDO); Tri-Service Committee (TSC), etc.
• Manage all aspects of sound DoD acquisition planning (e.g., industry day, market research, source selection planning, ASP planning, SOO/SOW/PWS writing, RFP planning, RFP document preparation, contract negotiation prep, etc.)
• Comply with FMS-specific requirements, such as mandatory use of in-country subcontractors; interface with SAF/IA, AFSAC, DSCA, AFLCMC/WFNFM, Foreign Disclosure Office (FDO); Tri-Service Committee (TSC), etc.)
• Prepare and support various Program Office activities and meetings, to include US Government-internal meetings, case meetings, design reviews, Program Assessment Reviews (PARs), Interface Control Working Groups (ICWG), Technical Interchange Meetings, and case reviews
• Independently and successfully perform as representative (with no decisional authority) of the program office to the customer country's Ministry of Defense (MOD), Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC), Air Force, etc. and capability to answer complex questions in real-time to customer country representatives
• Assess cost, schedule, and performance against program baselines, recommend viable solutions to execution issues, and pursue alternative courses of action.
• Plan, research, analyze and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment; formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule and performance objectives.
• Develop and present briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.
• Draft, review and coordinate Govt RFP documentation including technical evaluations of proposal responses
• Creation of customer (industry and international) program managementbriefings
• Travel to OCONUS locations (Jordan) as well as CONUS locations (CENTCOM, and OEM manufacturers within the US)
• Position requires at least 3 and up to 5 days a week in the office
• Ability to coordinate the activities of the entire team (EN, LG, PM, Industry, Intl Client) so that program products are consistent and coherent with mission needs
• Must be able to be self motivated and capableof independent work, especially during times the Govt PM is TDY or tending to other mission needs.
• Must be able to read/understandand interpret a program schedule

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance:Must have and be able to maintain a Secret level clearance

Education:Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical professional discipline being performed, 6 of which must be in the DoD

• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of FMS programs
• Knowledge of support activities that assist the program manager in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, be able to recommend viable solutions to problems and the pursuit of alternative courses of action
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, and plans)
• Knowledge of Radar and/or Command And Control programs/enterprises a plus
• Knowledge of DOD acquisitioncycles and processes highly desired
• Knowledge of Middle-eastern business practices/cultures and customs a plus
• This position will be supportingthe Kingdom of Jordan.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field

Additional Information

Location:Billerica, MA (Relocating to Hanscom AFB, MA)

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Job Type:Regular

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Hanscom AFB, MA

Travel:Yes, 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

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