FMS Program Management Analyst Support, Senior, F-16 (Secret) -127

Overview

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Credence has an immediate opening for a FMS Program Management Analyst Support at the senior level who will be primarily responsible for supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center WAM (AFLCMC/WAM) directorate, F-16 division at WPAFB, OH. 

F-16 “Viper” AFLCMC/WAM is headquartered at Hill Air Force Base with units located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Tyndall Air Force Base, Eglin Air Force Base, and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.  The F-16 “Viper” is a multi-role fighter jet delivering air-to-air, air-to-ground, and surveillance capabilities for the United States Air Force (USAF) and Coalition Partners.

The F-16 program has the largest Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program in U.S. history producing over 4,500 jets for 24 countries.  Each F-16 FMS case is uniquely tailored to country requirements / development / funding.  Presently, FMS production orders exist through 2030. Additionally, the F-16 program includes the Multi-National Fighter Program (MNFP). MNFP is not a typical FMS program, but a unique, cooperative USAF and development program implemented through the FMS process under the framework of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). MNFP began in 1975 with the countries of Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway; Portugal joined in 200.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:

• Provide support to various F-16 FMS programs.  The Contractor shall support teams working on one or multiple programs.
•  Assist to plan, organize, complete, and present assessments of program/project management concepts, analyses, studies and procedures.
• Assist to evaluate implications of existing or proposed projects, programs, processes, and policies/laws and recommend improvements.
• Assist to collect and analyze manpower data on previous programs and developing new manpower estimated for the new programs.
• Assist with preparation of documentation for LORs and implementation and execution of LOAs IAW the AECA, SAMM/DSCA Manual 5105.38-M DoD acquisition processes.
• Assist to gather, analyze, evaluate, and document information required by program or project managers and foreign customers and provide daily administrative support with minimal or no assistance, utilizing FMS policies, the AECA and analytical methods or techniques.
• Assist in coordination and obtaining approvals from the foreign disclosure office prior to release to foreign partners.
• Assist in preparing briefings and reports, and document meetings, plans, and discussions with U.S. and foreign parties.
• Provide project management assistance for domestic and foreign travel.  This activity shall include identifying requirements for travel and availability of meeting rooms; processing Government personnel travel orders in DTS; initiating foreign travel country clearances through Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance Systems (APACS); and coordinating with security, foreign disclosure, U.S. and foreign embassy staff, overseas MAJCOMs and SAF/IA representatives to process overseas travel requirements.
• Assist to provide instructions to travelers in regards to obtaining visas, passports, and other FMS necessary travel documents, and shall assist in applications if needed.
• Accomplish OCONUS and CONUS travel in support of F-16 program meetings, reviews, audits and other activities held at U.S. and foreign government and Contractor facilities.
• Interact with foreign liaisons on an as-needed basis, including assist in providing reference material so foreign liaisons can address housing, vehicles, medical, travel and other issues.

• Must have at least an active secret clearance.
• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, at least five of which must be in the DoD or
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD or
• Fifteen years of directly related experience with proper certifications, eight of which must be in the DoD
• Recommend a minimum of ten years of administrative/analysis support experience
• Recommend two years must be in a Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition program
• Minimum one year of FMS experience
• Extensive administrative skills and the knowledge of FMS policies, processes and applicable guidance as well as knowledge of fighter aircraft technology and USAF administrative guidelines

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development