FMS Security Manager

Sumaria Systems LLC; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumaria Systems LLC is seeking a Senior Security Manager to support MAUAS and MQ-9 FMS programs. You will protect sensitive information and technologies while enabling delivery to international partners, working with government leads and foreign disclosure personnel.

The role involves export control, program protection, and security documentation across development, testing, delivery, and sustainment, with on-site work at Wright‑Patterson AFB in Ohio. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience, incl. 5 years supporting DoD.
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years of relevant experience, incl. 5 years supporting DoD.
• At least 20 years of directly related experience, incl. 8 years supporting DoD, with applicable certifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as focal point for FMS program security and coordinate with Government security lead.
• Apply U.S. export and DoD/Air Force security policies to program activities.
• Review and redact technical documents for foreign release and coordinate approvals.

Skills

Security management

Export compliance

Program protection

Technical documentation

Analytical writing

Verbal communication

Security clearance knowledge

Education

Master’s degree + 12+ years DoD

Bachelor’s degree + 15+ years DoD

20+ years related experience + certs

Job description

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FMS Security Manager

Reg Full Time Salary Exempt Professional Fairborn, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1085

Salary Range: $115,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

Senior Security Manager – MQ-9 / Foreign Military Sales

Job Description

Sumaria Systems is seeking a Senior Security Manager supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Medium Altitude Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MAUAS) Division and its MQ-9 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs. This position provides security management expertise to protect sensitive program information and technologies while supporting delivery of MQ-9 capabilities to international partners.

Working closely with the Government security lead, program managers, and foreign disclosure personnel, you will support program protection, export compliance, foreign disclosure, and security planning throughout development, testing, delivery, and sustainment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a focal point for FMS program security, analyze security plans, identify deficiencies, and coordinate recommended solutions with the Government security lead.
• Apply U.S. export and technology control requirements and applicable Department of Defense and Air Force security policies to program activities.
• Review and redact technical documents for potential foreign release, applying country‑specific disclosure requirements and coordinating approval through the foreign disclosure office.
• Evaluate existing and proposed system capabilities against foreign customer clearance and authorization requirements.
• Support export compliance assessments, evaluate technical attributes, and coordinate requests for higher headquarters releasability approval.
• Apply Anti‑Tamper and end‑use monitoring knowledge to develop implementation plans addressing export restrictions and technology protection requirements.
• Assist with developing and maintaining Security Classification Guides, Program Security Directives, Technology Assessment and Control Plans, Program Protection Plans, Program Security Instructions, Enhanced End Use Monitoring agreements, Delegation of Disclosure Authority Letters, and demilitarization plans.
• Support information, personnel, and industrial security programs to protect classified material and recommend corrective actions when issues are identified.
• Conduct threat reviews and vulnerability analyses, recommending physical security countermeasures and other protections for weapon systems.
• Participate in security working groups and Integrated Product Teams, providing recommendations on program security policies, standards, and documentation.
• Develop, review, and assess security plans for test and evaluation activities before delivery to foreign customers.
• Prepare clear written analyses, recommendations, and documentation of program security methods and decisions.

Required Skills/Education

Education and Years of Experience: Meet one of the following combinations:

• Master’s degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience, including 5 years supporting DoD; or
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years of relevant experience, including 5 years supporting DoD; or
• At least 20 years of directly related experience, including 8 years supporting DoD, with applicable certifications.

Required Certification: Possess the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or obtain it within one year of assignment.

• Advanced knowledge of security management practices and the ability to independently analyze complex security issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Knowledge of FMS security, foreign disclosure, export compliance, and technology protection requirements.
• Ability to develop and review program protection and security documentation.
• Understanding of information, personnel, industrial, physical, and cybersecurity measures as they relate to program security and export compliance.
• Strong analytical writing, verbal communication, and coordination skills.

Travel

• Yes

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Position Type: Full Time

Work Location: On‑site Wright‑Patterson AFB, Ohio

Salary Range: $115k - $130K

Why Join Sumaria Systems

Support the MQ-9 mission and help protect the technologies and information that enable U.S. and international partner capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to apply senior security expertise to complex acquisition and FMS efforts alongside experienced Government and industry professionals.