Senior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Analyst - NAS Norfolk, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview:

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) system engineering and information technology firm. Incorporated in 1999, we support mission critical Information Technology (IT) business needs for clients within the intelligence community (IC), Department of Defense (DOD), Veteran Administration (VA) and for select commercial clients. ACET, Inc.’s technical, programmatic, and analytical professionals are experts in commercial technology, customized solutions, and proprietary government systems.

The Position:

This position is awaiting contract award.

We are seeking an elite Senior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Analyst  to lead high-level international defense cooperation, case management, and lifecycle sustainment efforts for the F/A-18 variants program at NAS Norfolk, VA. In this senior strategic role, you will serve as a principal advisor and case architect, overseeing multi-million dollar international portfolios. You will ensure that complex requirements, long-range financial execution, and technology transfer milestones are flawlessly executed in strict compliance with the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) and Department of the Navy (DoN) policies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, negotiation, complex execution, and final reconciliation of high-value Letters of Request (LOR), Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOA), Price and Availability (P&A) definitions, and major case amendments/modifications.
• Oversee the financial health of the FMS portfolio by designing and critiquing complex obligation and expenditure phasing plans, driving case closures, and ensuring absolute adherence to the DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR).
• Serve as a primary interface and strategic advisor between senior NAVAIR program office (PMA) leadership, international military dignitaries, the DSCA, Navy International Programs Office (NIPO), and prime defense contractors.
• Direct the collection, integration, and interpretation of extensive data streams across international aircraft delivery schedules, global logistics pipelines, and weapons modification programs to mitigate risk.
• Enforce strict compliance with the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and technology transfer/disclosure guidelines to safeguard critical program assets.
• Author, review, and deliver executive-grade program status reports, high-level briefing packages, and official correspondence for international Program Review Meetings (PRMs).

Qualifications:

• Must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance to access the airfield and military installation.
• Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) degree from an accredited institution. (Alternatively, a BA/BS with extensive equivalent military/defense experience can be specified).
• Over 10 years of progressive experience in DoD acquisition, financial tracking, or security cooperation program management performing the functional duties described above.
• Domain & Systems Mastery:
  • Expert-level knowledge of DoN procurement policies, specialized security cooperation workflows, and foreign aircraft sustainment operations.
  • Deep proficiency in specialized FMS and DoN automated accounting/budgeting systems, including DSAMS, MISIL, and Navy ERP (NERP).
• Elite analytical and predictive modeling capabilities, exceptional cross-cultural diplomacy, and the executive communication presence required to interface directly with senior military and foreign government stakeholders.

Why Join ACET:

ACET continues to expand its aerospace and aviation sustainment operations supporting multiple Department of Defense aviation platforms worldwide. This position provides the opportunity to directly shape strategic sustainment growth initiatives while supporting operational readiness and mission success across the global aviation enterprise.

What We Offer:

At ACET, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. We are committed to providing a comprehensive Total Rewards program that recognizes and supports the diverse needs of our workforce. Our offerings are designed to attract, motivate, and retain top talent while fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and well-being.

• Employee benefits include the following:
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Program
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off 
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Please note that all compensation, benefits, and policies are subject to change at the company's discretion. While we make every effort to provide advance notice of changes, adjustments may occur based on business needs, economic conditions, and industry standards.

**Must be US Citizen to apply**

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  

Drug Free Workplace: 

ACET is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

ACET is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.