Senior FMS Strategy Lead for International Defense Programs

ADP, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long‑

401(k) Program

Wellness programs

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ACET, Inc. in Norfolk, VA seeks a Senior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Analyst to lead international defense cooperation and lifecycle sustainment for F/A-18 variants. You will oversee case management, financial execution, and strategic advisory functions with DSCA and DoN policies, ensuring flawless execution.

You will interface with senior government stakeholders, manage complex data streams, and author executive reports to support Program Reviews and international engagements.

Qualifications

• DoD Secret security clearance required or ability to obtain it.
• MA or MS degree from an accredited institution; BA/BS with extensive equivalent military/defense experience acceptable.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in DoD acquisition, financial tracking, or security cooperation program management.
• Expert knowledge of DoN procurement policies and security cooperation workflows; proficiency with DSAMS, MISIL, and Navy ERP (NERP).
• Elite analytical, cross-cultural diplomacy, and executive communication with senior military and foreign government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, negotiation, execution, and final reconciliation of LORs, LOAs, P&A definitions, and major case amendments/modifications.
• Oversee financial health of the FMS portfolio by designing expenditure plans and ensuring adherence to DoD FMR.
• Serve as interface between senior NAVAIR PMO leadership, international military dignitaries, DSCA, NIPO, and prime defense contractors.
• Collect and interpret data across international delivery schedules, logistics pipelines, and weapons modification programs to mitigate risk.
• Enforce SAMM, ITAR, and tech transfer guidelines to safeguard assets.
• Prepare executive-status reports, briefing packages, and official correspondence for PRMs.

Skills

Security clearance

DoD acquisition

Financial tracking

Security cooperation

Executive communication

Education

MA/MS in relevant field

BA/BS with equivalent defense experience

Tools

DSAMS

MISIL

Navy ERP (NERP)

Job description

ACET, Inc. in Norfolk, VA seeks a Senior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Analyst to lead international defense cooperation and lifecycle sustainment for F/A-18 variants. You will oversee case management, financial execution, and strategic advisory functions with DSCA and DoN policies, ensuring flawless execution.

You will interface with senior government stakeholders, manage complex data streams, and author executive reports to support Program Reviews and international engagements.