Program Office FMS Lead

Systems Planning & Analysis

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Systems Planning & Analysis in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Support Specialist to assist a senior Program Assistant Program Manager in PEO IWS. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and over 10 years of relevant experience, particularly in DoD engineering and Foreign Military Sales. This role involves preparing technical documents, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring regulatory compliance. A hybrid work environment is offered, along with competitive benefits packages.

Qualifications

10+ years of relevant work experience, especially in DoD engineering.
Eligibility for DOD SECRET security clearance is required.
Experience in Foreign Military Sales and Technology Transfer.

Responsibilities

Provide support to a senior Program Assistant Program Manager.
Facilitate liaison support for Foreign Military Sales activities.
Analyze and manage FMS casework in line with regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication with technical SMEs

Program management support

Understanding of DoD policies

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or similar field

Master's degree in STEM or similar field (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high‑impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear‑sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Comprising over 125 personnel, the Integrated Warfare Systems Group (IWSG) delivers expertise in program and project management, acquisition and contracting, systems and digital engineering, software development, test and evaluation, sustainment and life cycle management, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT services. These capabilities support more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects within the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), as well as clients in PEO Ships, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), and the Office of Naval Research (ONR).

Responsibilities

You will provide full‑time overarching support to a senior Program Assistant Program Manager (PAPM) in PEO IWS of Foreign Military Sales, Technology Transfer, and Releasability. The candidate will primarily provide technical and programmatic services and must have the ability to understand and communicate effectively with technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across all levels of government and industry, PAPMs, and Assistant Program Managers (APMs). A hybrid work environment is acceptable, however you must have the ability to work in the vicinity of the Washington Navy Yard more than 50% of the time and travel ~5% of the time.

You will work alongside programmatic and technical experts within PEO IWS program office to provide FMS liaison support, coordinating closely with stakeholders from various organized combat systems and ship platforms. You will participate in FMS activities and system uses by combat systems and ship platforms planning, scheduling, readiness reviews, data analysis and reporting activities. You will lead and assist in analyzing and managing all aspects of FMS casework in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act, the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), and the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), as well as applicable DoD Acquisition policy guidance. You will also be expected to provide analysis and preparation of data and documentation for foreign partners, including MOU/MOAs, TTSARB support, data exchange agreements and disclosure reviews, and participation in and support for Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) and Information Assurance (IA) processes.

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Salary Range: 100-140k.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or similar field
10+ years of relevant work experience, particularly in the area of DoD engineering or programmatic support, Foreign Military Sales, Technology Transfer, and Information Releasability
Possess or meet eligibility for DOD SECRET security clearance

Preferred Qualifications