FMS System Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an FMS System Engineer based in Arlington, VA, to provide technical expertise in integrating U.S. Space Force mission programs into the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) enterprise. The role involves coordinating with stakeholders and developing high-quality briefings for executive leadership. Candidates should have over six years of experience in space operations, strong communication skills, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Top Secret clearance is mandatory. Compensation ranges from $86,800 to $198,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with space operations.
• 3+ years of experience with the mission area.
• Knowledge of FMS policies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on integrating U.S. Space Force mission programs.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for compliance with Air Force policy.
• Develop high-quality written products and briefings for leadership.

Skills

Space operations experience

Executive level communication

MS Office tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, mathematics, electrical engineering, or computer science

Tools

Power BI

Job description

FMS System Engineer

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in the space domain? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real‑world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer‑focused engineering solution.

As a systems engineer on our team, you have the chance to shape the space security cooperation and security assistance mission by providing technical expertise to integrate a U.S. Space Force mission‑area program of record into the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) enterprise and enable export to international partners. You’ll coordinate with key stakeholders to support the technology‑release and foreign‑disclosure (TRFD) process and ensure compliance with Air Force policy. You’ll develop and deliver high‑quality written products and briefings to executive‑level leadership to report programmatic milestones.

This position is located in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise on integrating U.S. Space Force mission programs of record into the FMS enterprise.

Coordinate with stakeholders to support the TRFD process and ensure compliance with Air Force policy.

Develop and deliver high‑quality written products and briefings to executive’s leadership on program milestones.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with space operations
• 3+ years of experience with the mission area
• Knowledge of the acquisition lifecycle and FMS policies, processes, and stakeholders
• Ability to use MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint, and communicate at the executive level
• Bachelor’s degree in a systems engineering, mathematics, electrical engineering, or computer science field

Nice If You Have

• Experience with TRFD policy and processes
• Knowledge of senior and executive leadership’s role in security assistance and FMS and their relationships to key stakeholders
• Ability to use Power Apps such as Power BI
• TS/SCI clearance

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). Salary is determined by location, experience, and other factors.

Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Employees not meeting the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. We want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• On‑site: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.