Senior Fms Program ManagerWork Location: Hanscom AFB, MASalary Range: $140,000 - $160,000 annually* depending on experience, certifications, and qualificationsJob Status: Full-time; salariedClearance: Must possess and be able to maintain an Active US Secret clearanceTravel: As needed to CONUS and OCONUS locations (including Qatar)Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager providing to directly support the International C2 and Sensors Division (HBN) and the family of Command and Control (C2) systems procured through Foreign Military Sales (FMS) by the country of Qatar, as this Division is within the Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/HB) and located at Hanscom AFB, MA.Required Qualifications / SkillsCitizenship: Must be a US citizenClearance: Must have and be able to maintain an Active Secret clearanceEducation: Bachelor's Degree in a related fieldYears of Experience: 10 years of relevant experience in the respective professional discipline being performed, 6 of which must be in the DoDAbility to effectively communicate with senior leadership and international partnersStrong written and verbal communication skills for preparing acquisition documentation and briefingsAbility to work independently and manage competing prioritiesAbility to coordinate across multi-disciplinary program teamsPreferred Qualifications / SkillsKnowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program management processes and systems, including SAMRS and DSAMSKnowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processesAbility to assess program performance against cost, schedule, and performance baselinesExperience developing acquisition documentation, briefings, and program reportsKnowledge of Radar and/or Command and Control systems is a plusKnowledge of Middle Eastern business practices, culture, and customs is a plusResponsibilitiesManage Foreign Military Sales (FMS) acquisition programs in accordance with DoD policy and regulations, including the Security Assistance Manpower Requirements System (SAMRS) and Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS).Execute FMS system acquisition in collaboration with relevant Government organizations including SAF/IA, AFSAC, DSCA, AFLCMC/WFNFM, Foreign Disclosure Office (FDO), and the Tri-Service Committee (TSC).Manage all aspects of acquisition planning including 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 including coordination with international partners and applicable organizations such as SAF/IA, AFSAC, DSCA, AFLCMC/WFNFM, FDO, and the TSC.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.Serve as a representative of the program office to international customers, including the partner nation Ministry of Defense (MOD), Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC), and Air Force stakeholders, and respond to programmatic questions related to 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 the 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.