Senior FMS Program Manager

Astrion; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Senior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager at Hanscom AFB, MA. You will lead FMS programs, coordinate with U.S. and international partners, and ensure program cost, schedule, and performance alignment with DoD policies.

The role requires an active Secret clearance, US citizenship, and the ability to travel ~20%. The ideal candidate has extensive DoD acquisition experience, strong program management skills, and the ability to brief senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: US citizen required.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs and program office operations.
• Ability to communicate with government, contractor, and international stakeholders.
• Experience developing acquisition documentation and program plans.

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, and performance objectives.
• Assist in development and coordination of acquisition documentation, briefings, and program plans.
• Support contract execution activities including planning, requirements, risk assessments, and reviews.
• Develop and maintain acquisition reports, metrics, and executive communications.
• Analyze program health and offer recommendations on strategy, schedule, and resources.

Skills

Clear written and verbal communication

Stakeholder briefing

Analytical and problem solving

Program management

Multitasking in dynamic environment

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

15+ years DoD experience

Tools

FMS

DoD Acquisition Management

DoDI 5000 Series

Program Management

Risk Management

IPTs

IMS

MS Project

RFP Development

SOW Development

CDRLs

MPE

Program Reporting

Acquisition Documentation

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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