FMS Analyst — International Defense Programs Lead

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET, Inc.); Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) program

Paid holidays

Job summary

ACET, Incorporated, is seeking a Journeyman Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Analyst to support international defense cooperation for the F/A-18 fleets at NAS Patuxent River.

In this mid-level role, you will oversee day-to-day coordination, execution, lifecycle tracking, and financial monitoring of active FMS cases for global partner nations, applying structured program management to ensure compliance with Navy and DoD policies.

Qualifications

• BA or BS from an accredited institution.
• 3 to 10 years of DoD acquisition, financial tracking, or security cooperation program management.
• Strong analytical capabilities and Excel proficiency.
• Cross-cultural communication skills for international stakeholder interfacing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track development of LOR, LOA, P&A data, and 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; assist with reconciliation and closure.
• Collect, organize, and interpret data to prepare program status reports, schedules, and briefs for international partners and NAVAIR leadership.
• Serve as primary operational interface between NAVAIR PMA technical teams, international military representatives, U.S. government entities, and industry defense contractors.
• Ensure all case execution activities comply with DoD FMR, SAMM, and ITAR export control guidelines.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Microsoft Excel

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree

Tools

DSAMS

MISIL

Navy ERP (NERP)

Job description

ACET, Incorporated, is seeking a Journeyman Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Analyst to support international defense cooperation for the F/A-18 fleets at NAS Patuxent River.

In this mid-level role, you will oversee day-to-day coordination, execution, lifecycle tracking, and financial monitoring of active FMS cases for global partner nations, applying structured program management to ensure compliance with Navy and DoD policies.