Senior FMS IAMD Analyst

Waypoint Human Capital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Competitive salary

Job summary

Waypoint Human Capital seeks a Senior FMS IAMD Analyst to support U.S. and international partners from Huntsville, AL. This on-site role requires deep IAMD expertise and a SECRET clearance to advise on programs, briefs, and security cooperation activities.

The candidate will coordinate with program offices, conduct analyses of cost, schedule, and performance, and prepare executive-level materials for senior leadership engagements with government and industry stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD/AIMD).
• Experience supporting U.S. DoD, Army, or defense programs.
• Ability to translate complex IAMD concepts for varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as IAMD subject-matter expert for international defense cooperation and security activities.
• Provide guidance on IAMD architectures, capabilities, and program implications for stakeholders.

Skills

IAMD Expertise

Program Management

Briefings to Leadership

Stakeholder Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Security Clearance (SECRET)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (engineering, science, business)

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Title:

Senior FMS IAMD Analyst

Position Type:

Full-time, On-site

Location:

Huntsville, AL

Clearance:

Secret

Salary:

130,000-170,000

Position Duties Description:

• Serve as an IAMD subject-matter expert supporting international defense cooperation and security assistance activities.
• Provide expertise on IAMD concepts, architectures, capabilities, systems, and operational considerations to support program decisions and engagements with U.S. and international stakeholders.
• Support executive-level briefings and engagements with senior government officials, military leaders, industry representatives, and foreign partners, communicating complex IAMD capabilities and programmatic information clearly and effectively.
• Support the International Programs Office in responding to foreign partner requirements, including Requests for Information (RFI), Price and Availability (P&A), Letters of Request (LOR), Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOA), and other programmatic requirements.
• Analyze international partner requirements and assist in identifying appropriate IAMD capabilities, acquisition approaches, program considerations, and potential impacts.
• Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and other international defense cooperation activities involving IAMD capabilities.
• Provide technical and programmatic input to assessments of cost, schedule, performance, requirements, resources, risks, and program execution.
• Support program planning and integration across engineering, acquisition, testing, contracting, logistics, financial management, fielding, and sustainment activities.
• Monitor program and project status, milestones, schedules, actions, and dependencies; identify potential issues and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
• Conduct program management, technical, and business case analyses and develop recommendations for senior leadership.
• Support the preparation of executive-level briefings, decision-support products, reports, and other program documentation.
• Participate in program reviews, working groups, meetings, boards, and other PMO forums; coordinate agendas, briefing materials, action items, and follow-up requirements.
• Coordinate with government and contractor personnel across multiple functional areas to facilitate timely completion of program and organizational requirements.
• Serve as a knowledgeable interface between technical experts, program managers, senior leadership, and international stakeholders.
• Support short-, mid-, and long-range planning activities related to IAMD programs and international partner requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as engineering, science, business, management, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Army, or defense industry programs.
• Significant professional experience and demonstrated technical understanding of Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD/AIMD).
• Strong understanding of air and missile defense capabilities, systems, architectures, and operational concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to apply IAMD subject-matter expertise to complex programmatic, technical, and operational issues.
• Experience working with or supporting U.S. Army or Department of Defense acquisition programs.
• Experience working across multiple functional areas, such as program management, engineering, acquisition, testing, logistics, contracting, financial management, or sustainment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering briefings to senior government, military, industry, or international audiences.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate program requirements, cost, schedule, performance, resources, risks, and execution.
• Experience communicating complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established suspenses.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and exercise sound judgment in addressing complex issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across organizational and functional boundaries.
• Ability to work onsite, up to full time, depending on client requirements.
• Ability to travel periodically in support of program meetings, working groups, briefings, and engagements with international partners.
• An active SECRET security clearance and the ability to maintain the clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), PATRIOT, Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD), or other IAMD capabilities.
• Experience supporting international IAMD programs or foreign military partners.
• Demonstrated experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) processes and security assistance.
• Experience responding to international partner requirements, including LORs, RFIs, P&As, and LOAs.
• Experience supporting multinational defense cooperation or international acquisition programs.
• Experience working directly with foreign military organizations, international partners, or allied nations.
• Experience with U.S. Army acquisition, requirements, planning, programming, budgeting, and execution processes.
• Experience providing technical or programmatic advice to senior military or civilian leadership.
• Program or project management certification.
• Experience working within a Program Executive Office (PEO), Project Management Office (PMO), or comparable defense organization.