Job Description

ARS is seeking a Senior FMS Acquisition Manager to support the WLI-FMS program at Wright-Patterson AFB.

The selected candidate will provide acquisition and program management support across the Foreign Military Sales lifecycle, including Security Assistance case planning and execution, requirements development, acquisition documentation, financial and schedule management, risk management, logistics and sustainment coordination, and support to key program reviews and milestones. The role will also support the development and coordination of FMS-related documentation such as Letters of Request, Letters of Offer and Acceptance, pricing and availability data, acquisition strategies, integrated schedules, briefings, and other programmatic products while coordinating with Government stakeholders, international partners, and supporting organizations.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide senior-level acquisition and program management support for the WLI-FMS program.
• Support FMS case planning, development, implementation, execution, and sustainment.
• Assist with the development and evaluation of Letters of Request (LORs).
• Support preparation and coordination of Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs).
• Develop and coordinate Pricing and Availability (P&A) data and related FMS documentation.
• Support preparation and maintenance of LOADs and Manpower Requirements Packages (MRPs).
• Develop, review, and maintain acquisition strategies, plans, and program documentation.
• Support program cost, schedule, performance, and risk management activities.
• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and critical-path models.
• Track program milestones, schedules, action items, risks, and execution status.
• Support financial management, resource planning, and execution of FMS program requirements.
• Coordinate acquisition, logistics, training, engineering, procurement, and sustainment requirements.
• Prepare executive briefings, reports, meeting materials, and program status documentation.
• Support program reviews, design reviews, readiness reviews, and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs).
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), working groups, and other program meetings.
• Coordinate with Government organizations, contractors, OEMs, and international partners.
• Support acquisition logistics and Total Package Approach (TPA) sustainment activities.
• Assist with FMS case amendments, modifications, and associated case-management activities.
• Support program activities within DSAMS, SAMRS, and other applicable FMS management systems.
• Review proposals, schedules, specifications, deliverables, and other programmatic documentation.
• Identify program risks and assist with developing and tracking mitigation strategies.
• Support process improvement, compliance assessments, and FMS program reporting activities.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be US Citizen
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Senior-level experience supporting acquisition, program management, or Foreign Military Sales (FMS) activities, with advanced knowledge of the discipline and the ability to perform tasks independently and oversee junior and journeyman personnel.
• Advanced Degree (MA/MS) with 12 years of relevant experience, including 5 years of DoD experience; OR BA/BS degree with 15 years of relevant experience, including 5 years of DoD experience; OR 20 years of directly related experience with applicable certifications, including 8 years of DoD experience.
• Working knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, policies, program management principles, and acquisition lifecycle activities.
• Experience supporting FMS/Security Assistance case development, planning, execution, logistics, sustainment, and financial management.
• Knowledge of FMS documentation and processes, including LORs, LOAs, LOADs, MRPs, and Pricing and Availability (P&A) data.
• Proficiency with FMS-related systems and applications, including DSAMS, SAMRS, and AFLCMC/WF-On Line.
• Current U.S. passport with the ability and willingness to travel to foreign OCONUS locations.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.