Senior FMS Program Manager

Odyssey; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey in Lincoln, MA, is seeking a Senior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. This role involves managing FMS acquisition programs, conducting acquisition planning, and collaborating with various government organizations. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree, active Secret clearance, and ten years of relevant experience, six of which should be in the DoD. The position requires travel to OCONUS locations, including Qatar, and offers exciting opportunities within a vital defense capacity.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Active Secret clearance.
• 10 years of relevant experience, 6 in DoD.

Responsibilities

• Manage FMS acquisition programs per DoD policy.
• Execute FMS acquisition with government organizations.
• Conduct acquisition planning activities and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and support Program Office meetings and activities.
• Represent program office to international customers.
• Assess cost, schedule, and performance against baselines.
• Plan, assess acquisition activities for weapon systems.
• Develop and present program status briefings.
• Draft, review government RFP documentation.
• Travel to OCONUS locations including Qatar.

Skills

FMS program management processes

DoD acquisition lifecycle processes

Assessing program performance against cost, schedule, and performance baselines

Developing acquisition documentation

Radar and/or Command and Control systems knowledge

Middle Eastern business practices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/HB). The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Electronic Systems (AFPEO/HB) manages modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS. This position specifically supports the International C2 and Sensors Division (HBN) and the family of Command and Control (C2) systems procured through FMS by Qatar. This is a full‑time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Responsibilities

• Manage FMS acquisition programs in accordance with DoD policy and regulations, including SAMRS and DSAMS.
• Execute FMS system acquisition in collaboration with government organizations such as SAF/IA, AFSAC, DSCA, AFLCMC/WFNFM, Foreign Disclosure Office (FDO), and the Tri‑Service Committee (TSC).
• Manage acquisition planning activities: industry days, market research, source selection planning, acquisition strategy planning, SOO/SOW/PWS development, RFP planning, and contract negotiation preparation.
• Ensure compliance with FMS‑specific requirements and coordination with international partners.
• Prepare and support Program Office meetings and activities including internal government meetings, case meetings, design reviews, Program Assessment Reviews (PARs), Interface Control Working Groups (ICWG), Technical Interchange Meetings, and case reviews.
• Represent the program office to international customers, such as the partner nation Ministry of Defense (MOD), Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC), and Air Force stakeholders, and respond to programmatic questions on acquisition, cost, schedule, and performance.
• Assess cost, schedule, and performance against program baselines, recommend solutions to execution issues, and pursue alternative courses of action.
• Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition activities related to development, production, and deployment of weapon systems and associated equipment.
• Develop and present program status briefings and acquisition updates to senior leadership.
• Draft, review, and coordinate government RFP documentation, including participation in technical evaluation of proposal responses.
• Develop program management briefings for government, industry, and international stakeholders.
• Travel to OCONUS locations including Qatar, as well as CONUS locations such as CENTCOM and OEM manufacturers within the United States.
• Coordinate activities across multidisciplinary teams including engineering, logistics, program management, industry partners, and international customers to ensure program execution aligns with mission requirements.
• Operate independently and support program execution during periods when the Government Program Manager is unavailable or supporting other mission priorities.
• Review and interpret program schedules and acquisition planning documentation to support program execution activities.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 10 years of relevant experience in the respective professional discipline, 6 of which must be in the DoD.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of FMS program management processes and systems, including SAMRS and DSAMS.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes.
• Ability to assess program performance against cost, schedule, and performance baselines.
• Experience developing acquisition documentation, briefings, and program reports.
• Knowledge of Radar and/or Command and Control systems (plus).
• Knowledge of Middle Eastern business practices, culture, and customs (plus).

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with senior leadership and international partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing acquisition documentation and briefings.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary program teams.

Location and Travel

Location: Hanscom Air Force Base, MA.

Travel: Required to CONUS and OCONUS locations including Qatar.

Company Overview

Odyssey Systems is a world‑class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain‑specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care. Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.