Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Analyst – Logistics Analyst II | Active Secret Clearance

Advanced Decision Vectors, LLC

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Advanced Decision Vectors, LLC seeks a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Analyst – Logistics Analyst II to support DSCA OPS/GEX. This hybrid role requires three days per week in the DSCA office in Arlington, VA and two days remote.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in DoD security cooperation, an active Secret clearance, and experience with FMS case coordination, LOAs, and DoD writing conventions.

Qualifications

Five or more years supporting DoD Security Cooperation/Foreign Military Sales.
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
Active Secret security clearance.
Experience in Security Cooperation community (DSCA, Combatant Commands, SCOs).
Knowledge of FMS processes and policies.
Experience with DoD/military-style writing and staff products.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Support FMS and DSCA OPS/GEX program activities.
Coordinate FMS case actions, documentation, and suspenses.
Track documents and milestones; follow up with action officials.
Provide status updates to management.
Coordinate with Security Cooperation stakeholders and DSCA entities.
Support LOAs and international defense program coordination.
Prepare correspondence and staff products using DoD conventions.
Provide program management and coordination support for DSCA mission needs.
Utilize Security Cooperation systems and tools for activities.

Skills

DoD Security Cooperation

Active Secret Clearance

FMS knowledge

DoD/military-style writing

Documentation tracking

MS Office

Security Cooperation community

DSAMS familiarity

SAMM familiarity

CATMS familiarity

LOAs familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

DSAMS

SAMM

CATMS

MS Office

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Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Analyst – Logistics Analyst II | Active Secret Clearance

Department: Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)

Office: Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA VA)

Advanced Decision Vectors, LLC (ADV), established in 2009, provides superior program management, program support, strategic planning, and systems engineering to the Federal and Commercial sectors. Located in Alexandria, Virginia, ADV is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) contractor that has roots established in the Department of Defense and support agencies. At ADV, our company values are Integrity, Distinction, Experience and Achievement.

Position Overview

ADV is seeking a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Analyst – Logistics Analyst II to support Logistics and Program Management Support Services for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s (DSCA) International Operations Global Execution Division (OPS/GEX).

This office is directly involved in executing Security Cooperation programs, and a large portion of DSCA execution activities involve Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases and partner-nation coordination.

This is not a commercial logistics, supply chain, transportation, or warehouse position.

ADV was awarded as the prime contractor supporting this effort through 2029.

This position is hybrid, with approximately three days per week in the DSCA office in Arlington, Virginia, and two days per week remote.

Key Responsibilities

Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and DoD Security Cooperation program activities within DSCA OPS/GEX.
Support FMS case activities, including coordination and tracking of case-related actions and documentation.
Track the status of documents, actions, milestones, and suspenses and follow up with action officials to support timely completion.
Provide status updates and feedback to management as necessary.
Coordinate with stakeholders throughout the Security Cooperation community, including DSCA, Combatant Commands, Security Cooperation Organizations (SCOs), and related organizations.
Support activities involving FMS processes, Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs), and international defense program coordination.
Prepare and coordinate correspondence and staff products using DoD/military-style writing conventions, including letters, memorandums, coordination sheets, background papers, talking papers, information papers, read-aheads, and staff briefing sheets.
Provide program management, analysis, and coordination support in support of DSCA mission requirements.
Utilize applicable Security Cooperation systems, tools, and resources in support of program and case activities.

Required Qualifications

Five (5) or more years of experience supporting DoD Security Cooperation, Foreign Military Sales, international programs, or related policy/program coordination activities.
Bachelor’s degree in business or another related field from an accredited institution.
Active Secret security clearance.
Demonstrated experience working within the Security Cooperation community, including DSCA, Combatant Commands, SCOs, or related organizations.
Knowledge of Foreign Military Sales processes and Security Cooperation policies and procedures.
Experience tracking documents, actions, and suspenses and coordinating follow-up with action officials to meet established deadlines.
Experience with DoD/military-style writing conventions and demonstrated ability to prepare clear, concise, and properly structured professional correspondence, staff packages, reports, briefing materials, and other official staff products.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using the Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS).
Working knowledge of the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) and its application to Security Cooperation and FMS activities.
Experience using CATMS for task, correspondence, and suspense management.
Experience with Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) and associated FMS documentation.
Experience supporting FMS case development, coordination, execution, or case management activities.
Experience supporting international defense programs and/or partner-nation coordination.
Previous experience supporting DSCA or the broader DoD Security Cooperation enterprise.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience supporting Foreign Military Sales and Security Cooperation programs and understands how FMS actions, documentation, coordination requirements, and suspenses move through the DoD Security Cooperation environment.

Candidates with experience involving DSCA, FMS, LOAs, DSAMS, SAMM, CATMS, Security Cooperation Organizations, Combatant Commands, and partner-nation coordination are strongly encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

Advanced Decision Vectors offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package reflecting our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

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