FMS Case Manager

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking an FMS Case Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide support for the Command, Control, Communication, Intelligence and Networks (C3I&N) Directorate at Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Support Government Case Manager by planning case management and execution.
• Provide case management expertise and guidance in addition to program documents, such as Program Milestones, IMS, Transportation Plan, Test and Evaluation Master Plan, etc.
• Support development of plans for Integrated Life Cycle Management for acquisition, fielding, and sustainment for our deliverable products.
• Support communicating supplementary requirements such as infrastructure, training, testing, and security.
• Support initializing and tracking to ensure funding is in place and financial requirements are met.
• Produce and maintain a case file of significant events, documents, and decisions.
• Support case reconciliation and case closure.
• Identify and assess risks to programs or projects, recommend risk mitigation strategies, and implement risk reduction plans.
• Support compliance to policies, management information systems, internal and external organizational elements, and the stages of the FMS process.
• Support the FMS process, to include recommendations for Letter of Request (LOR), development of Price and Availability, Letter of Offer & Agreement (LOA), and familiarity with automated tools, such as Defense Security Assistance Management System and Security Assistance Manpower Resource System.
• Organize and support program management reviews, HNAI-hosted international conferences (i.e., JICRB and Multi-National Working Group and senior level meetings and take and distribute meeting minutes.
• Prepare, review, and modify procurement documentation (e.g., evaluation factors, RFP, Statements of Objective, Statements of Work, PWS, Technical Evaluations, and Justification & Approval).
• Support acquisition execution, track progress with program milestones, identify discrepancies, and recommend actions.
• Ensure compliance with the Foreign Assistance Act, Arms Export Control Act, and related statutes and directives.
• Support assurance that program goals and objectives are in accordance with approved foreign disclosure and technology transfer requirements.
• Make recommendations to select and apply the right mixture of resources and expertise to solve different technical problems and then monitoring and providing feedback and recommendations for adjustments.

Qualifications

25+ years experience in program and case management including at least 15 years in a DoD environment, and 10 years in FMS case management. Bachelor's degree in a related field. Additional years of experience or higher degree may be accepted as a substitute for education or experience requirements. DAWIA Acquisition Professional Development Program APDP Program Manager Level II or III Certification desirable. Must have comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of Foreign Military Sales, as defined in Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Manual as well as internal business processes for FMS. Knowledge of roles and relationships between AF Security Assistance Center, DSCA, and State Department, and understand related policies and procedures. Must understand End Use Monitoring and Third-Party Transfers requirements and procedures. Able to support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management. Must understand responsibilities and political and cultural sensitivities for the sponsoring FMS customer. Knowledge of both Security Assistance objectives and diplomatic mission of the supporting US Embassy representatives as well as applicable bilateral security agreements, including the Communications and Information Security Memorandum of Agreement. Familiar with the responsibilities and authority of shareholders, including the Lead Service, Executive Agent, NATO, Combatant Commands (especially CENTCOM, PACOM, and EUCOM), Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation Directorate, SAF/IA, and various acquisition centers. Knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and local instructions and procedures, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships. Familiar with technology transfer, export control, and foreign disclosure procedures and restrictions per applicable ITAR and Program Protection Plans. Must have a conceptual understanding of programmatic and technical issues related to tactical data links, aerial networks, support tools such as tactical exercisers for USAF fighter aircraft, and network management tools. Must understand the objectives for platform integration, network interoperability, spectrum management, IA, and cybersecurity and protection (DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process, NIST, and RMF). Able to tailor contractual technical requirements documents and performance specifications and recommend implementation and execution strategies for various technical issues. Must be available to travel OCONUS extensively and conduct international teleconferences outside of normal business hours. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled