Senior FMS Program Manager

Astrion; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Senior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager at Hanscom AFB, MA. The role will lead acquisition and program management for the FMS Japan AWACS program, coordinating with DoD and international partners to ensure cost, schedule, and performance objectives are met.

The successful candidate will manage cross-functional IPTs, develop and maintain program plans and reports, and provide senior-level briefings. Active Secret clearance and extensive DoD experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Experience developing acquisition documentation, briefings, reports, and program management plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively with government, contractor, and international stakeholders.
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition and program management support to Program Managers, IPT Leads, and senior leadership for FMS programs.
• Support program execution to meet cost, schedule, performance, and technical objectives per DoD and Air Force policies.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and coordinating acquisition documentation, milestone briefings, program plans, and contract documentation.
• Support contract execution activities including planning, requirements development, risk assessments, and program reviews.
• Develop and maintain program reports, metrics, briefings, and executive communications.
• Analyze program health and advise on acquisition strategies, schedule, resources, and risk mitigation.

Skills

FMS programs

DoD Acquisition

Program management

IPTs

IMS scheduling

RFP development

SOW development

Contract management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

12+ years DoD/DoD programs

Tools

Microsoft Project

CDRLs tooling

SOW development tools

Job description

Overview

Senior FMS Program Manager

JOB LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA

JOB STATUS: Full-time; salaried

CLEARANCE: Secret clearance required

TRAVEL: ~20%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager providing support to the International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control (FMS) Division, which is within the Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations (PEO ISR SOF) Directorate and located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

This position specifically supports the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Japan AWACS Program Office

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance

• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques used to gather, analyze, and assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of FMS programs.
• Knowledge of acquisition and program management activities supporting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Experience developing acquisition documentation, briefings, reports, and program management plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with government, contractor, and international stakeholders.
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs and program office operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Education: Bachelor's degree, and minimum of 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs, OR

• • 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoD programs

• Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
• Experience supporting international customers, partner nations, or security cooperation initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
• DoD Acquisition Management
• DoDI 5000 Series
• Program Management
• Risk Management
• Contract Management Support
• Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS)
• Microsoft Project
• Request for Proposal (RFP) Development
• Statement of Work (SOW) Development
• Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
• Mission Planning Environment (MPE)
• Program Reporting and Metrics
• Acquisition Documentation Development
• Lifecycle Sustainment Planning

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively brief senior government, contractor, and international stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic acquisition environment.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across diverse organizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position specifically supports the E7A and Internation BM and E3/E7 program. The selected candidate will provide acquisition and program management support throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring successful execution of FMS efforts while supporting cost, schedule, performance, and international partner requirements. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to program leadership, supporting acquisition planning, contract execution, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and program reporting activities.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Provide acquisition and program management support to Program Managers, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, and senior leadership supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
• Support program execution to ensure cost, schedule, performance, and technical objectives are achieved in accordance with DoD and Air Force acquisition policies.
• Assist in the development, review, and coordination of acquisition documentation, milestone decision briefings, program plans, and contract documentation.
• Support contract execution activities, including acquisition planning, requirements development, risk assessments, and program reviews.
• Develop and maintain acquisition reports, program metrics, briefings, and executive-level communications.
• Analyze program health and provide recommendations regarding acquisition strategies, schedule performance, resource requirements, and risk mitigation approaches.
• Facilitate program risk management activities, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and risk board coordination.
• Support source selections, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and contractor proposal evaluations.
• Coordinate with government, contractor, and international stakeholders to support program objectives and mission requirements.
• Support Mission Planning Environment (MPE) activities and ensure alignment between mission planning capabilities and program schedules.
• Assist with lifecycle sustainment planning, logistics integration, and operational support activities.
• Monitor acquisition policy changes and recommend process improvements to enhance program execution and compliance.
• Utilize acquisition and reporting systems to support program tracking, documentation management, and decision-making activities.

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