Senior FMS Program Manager

Senior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager – Air Force Life Cycle Management Center / PEO Electronic Systems Directorate Torch Technologies, a 100% employee‑owned defense contractor headquartered in Huntsville, AL, is hiring a Senior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) and PEO Electronic Systems Directorate at Hanscom AFB, MA. Responsibilities Manage Foreign Military Sales (FMS) acquisition programs in accordance with DoD policy and regulations, including SAMRS and DSAMS. Execute FMS system acquisition in collaboration with relevant U.S. 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: 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 coordinate with international partners and applicable agencies. 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 relating 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 and participate in technical evaluation of proposal responses. Develop program management briefings for government, industry, and international stakeholders. Travel to OCONUS locations such as Qatar and to CONUS locations including CENTCOM and OEM manufacturers. Coordinate activities across multidisciplinary teams to ensure program execution aligns with mission requirements. Operate independently and support program execution during periods when the Government Program Manager is unavailable. Review and interpret program schedules and acquisition planning documentation to support program execution activities. Required Qualifications U.S. Citizenship. Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 10 years of relevant experience in the respective professional discipline, 6 of which must be in the DoD. Comprehensive knowledge of systems acquisition principles, policies, and practices as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75. Knowledge of the DoD and Air Force acquisition lifecycle and relationships. Possess qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring acquisition program performance. Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to produce quality acquisition documentation and briefings. Active Secret Clearance (maintained). Preferred Qualifications Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field. Knowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program management processes and systems (SAMRS and DSAMS). Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes. Knowledge of Air Operations Center systems, operations, policies, and procedures. 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. Knowledge of Middle Eastern business practices, culture, and customs. Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing acquisition documentation and briefings. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Experience coordinating across multidisciplinary program teams. Schedule, Location, and Travel Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Work Location: Onsite at Hanscom AFB, MA. Travel: Yes, to CONUS and OCONUS locations including Qatar. Relocation Assistance: No. Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No. Salary Range: $135,000 – $150,000 (general guideline; may vary based on qualifications and contract categories). Benefits ESOP participation. 401(k) match. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability. Flexible spending accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Health Reimbursement Accounts. EAP, education assistance. Paid time off and holidays. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies participates in E‑Verify. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this application. Accommodations can be requested by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Torch Technologies, Inc.