Principal Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Ground Base Air Defense Sensor division (AFLCMC/ESG).

The ESG Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.

This is a full time position located in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Manage Foreign Military Sales (FMS) acquisition programs in accordance with DoD policy and regulations, including the Security Assistance Manpower Requirements System (SAMRS) and Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS).
• Execute FMS system acquisition in collaboration with relevant Government organizations including SAF/IA, AFSAC, DSCA, AFLCMC/WFNFM, Foreign Disclosure Office (FDO), and the Tri-Service Committee (TSC).
• Manage all aspects of acquisition planning including industry days, market research, source selection planning, acquisition strategy planning, SOO/SOW/PWS development, RFP planning, and contract negotiation preparation.
• Ensure compliance with FMS-specific requirements including coordination with international partners and applicable organizations such as SAF/IA, AFSAC, DSCA, AFLCMC/WFNFM, FDO, and the TSC.
• Prepare and support Program Office meetings and activities including internal government meetings, case meetings, design reviews, Program Assessment Reviews (PARs), Interface Control Working Groups (ICWG), Technical Interchange Meetings, and case reviews.
• Serve as a representative of the program office to international customers, including the partner nation Ministry of Defense (MOD), Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC), and Air Force stakeholders, and respond to programmatic questions related to acquisition, cost, schedule, and performance.
• Assess cost, schedule, and performance against program baselines, recommend solutions to execution issues, and pursue alternative courses of action.
• Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition activities related to the development, production, and deployment of weapon systems and associated equipment.
• Develop and present program status briefings and acquisition updates to senior leadership.
• Draft, review, and coordinate government RFP documentation, including participation in technical evaluation of proposal responses.
• Develop program management briefings for government, industry, and international stakeholders.
• Travel to OCONUS locations including Qatar, as well as CONUS locations such as CENTCOM and OEM manufacturers within the United States.
• Coordinate activities across multidisciplinary teams including engineering, logistics, program management, industry partners, and international customers to ensure program execution aligns with mission requirements.
• Operate independently and support program execution during periods when the Government Program Manager is unavailable or supporting other mission priorities.
• Review and interpret program schedules and acquisition planning documentation to support program execution activities.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related professional engineering discipline and 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 of which must be in the DoD

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program management processes and systems, including SAMRS and DSAMS
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes
• Ability to assess program performance against cost, schedule, and performance baselines
• Experience developing acquisition documentation, briefings, and program reports
• Knowledge of Radar and/or Command and Control systems is a plus
• Knowledge of Middle Eastern business practices, culture, and customs is a plus

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with senior leadership and international partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing acquisition documentation and briefings
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Ability to coordinate across multi-disciplinary program teams

Additional Information

Location: Saudi Arabia

Hybrid

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Company Overview

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares , a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Please Note:

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.

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