Foreign Military Sales Specialist

Compas; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canberra-based recruitment firm is seeking a Foreign Military Sales Specialist to play a vital role in a national security program. The role involves preparing government documentation and collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure project success. Candidates should have experience in Foreign Military Sales and strong analytical skills. The position requires a current NV1 security clearance and is for a contract duration of 6-7 months, with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Experience in Foreign Military Sales, defence acquisition, or complex government procurement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent ability to communicate complex requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex requirements into clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare government submission documentation for FMS projects.
• Understand client requirements and provide analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for effective solution adoption.
• Collaborate with stakeholder groups to ensure proposed solutions are understood and adopted.

Skills

Experience in Foreign Military Sales

Strong analytical skills

Ability to work with diverse stakeholders

Excellent written communication

Clear written/verbal communication

Job description

Compas Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Foreign Military Sales Specialist – High-Profile Defence Program

Play a pivotal role in a major national security program, leading Foreign Military Sales (FMS) documentation and analysis to support Australia’s transition to next-generation targeting and intelligence capabilities alongside US and FVEY partners. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to prepare key government submissions (including DEF109), shape options and recommendations, and ensure complex requirements are clearly understood and implemented in a sensitive, high-impact environment.

Location: Canberra, ACT

Contract Duration: 6-7 months with possible extensions

Security Clearance Requirement: Current NV1 security clearance (Australian citizens only)

Essential Tasks

• Prepare government submission documentation and related FMS project artefacts.
• Understand and document client requirements, collect data and provide analysis to resolve complex FMS issues.
• Identify, evaluate and recommend solution options, including implementation approaches where required.
• Collaborate with and facilitate stakeholder groups to ensure proposed solutions are clearly understood and effectively adopted.

Key Criteria

• Experience in Foreign Military Sales, defence acquisition, or complex government procurement and submission processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including preparation of structured government documentation and options papers.
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholder groups, including senior executives and multinational/FVEY partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex requirements into clear recommendations.

How to Apply

Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Liam Murphyor or the Compas Team on [phone] and send through your CV by following the link below.

About Compas

Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 clearance.