Senior FMS Program Manager

Senior Acquisition Program Manager – MQ-9 / Foreign Military Sales

Job Description

Sumaria Systems is seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Manager supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) efforts within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Medium Altitude Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MAUAS) Division. This position provides acquisition management, program planning, and integration support for MQ-9 capabilities delivered to international partners. Working closely with Government program managers, functional teams, and industry partners, you will support program execution across development, production, delivery, and sustainment. You will help translate customer requirements into acquisition documentation, monitor program performance, coordinate actions, and develop recommendations that support successful FMS program outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition management, program planning, and integration support for MQ-9 FMS efforts throughout the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle.
• Monitor and analyze program cost, schedule, and performance; identify issues; and recommend corrective actions to Government leadership.
• Develop and coordinate acquisition management plans, program strategies, project schedules, financial plans, roadmaps, and supporting documentation.
• Support preparation and review of statements of work, Contract Data Requirements Lists, program plans, and other acquisition documents.
• Assist with tracking contracts, contract modifications, invoices, and related financial and acquisition actions.
• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, financial management, contracting, security, test, and sustainment teams to address program requirements and dependencies.
• Support Government coordination of FMS customer requirements, program reviews, delivery milestones, and sustainment planning.
• Prepare briefings, correspondence, reports, and staff packages that communicate program status, risks, decisions, and required actions.
• Develop risk mitigation recommendations and track actions through resolution.
• Analyze operational and fielding requirements, including system supportability, certification, equipment readiness, and sustainment needs.
• Support configuration control, testing coordination, technical data reviews, and aircraft delivery activities.
• Coordinate with Government quality assurance personnel, the Defense Contract Management Agency, and operational stakeholders on acceptance documentation and delivery requirements.
• Support Contractor Logistics Support, depot transition, business case analyses, and planning for system upgrades and improvements.
• Maintain program metrics and databases used to track acquisition activities, milestones, and performance.
• Facilitate program meetings and reviews, document decisions, and coordinate follow-up actions.
• Apply senior acquisition expertise to complex program issues and provide guidance to junior and journeyman personnel.

Required Skills/Education

Education and Years of Experience: Meet one of the following combinations:

• Master’s degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience, including 5 years supporting DoD; or
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years of relevant experience, including 5 years supporting DoD; or
• At least 20 years of directly related experience, including 8 years supporting DoD, with applicable certifications.

Additional qualifications include:

• Advanced knowledge of DoD acquisition management, program planning, and lifecycle sustainment processes.
• Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales programs, including coordination of customer requirements, acquisition activities, delivery, and sustainment.
• Demonstrated ability to assess program cost, schedule, performance, and risk and develop actionable recommendations.
• Experience preparing acquisition documentation, program briefings, schedules, financial plans, and leadership decision materials.
• Knowledge of contract administration interfaces, configuration control, testing, logistics support, and fielding requirements.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Government program offices, contractors, and stakeholders supporting international programs.
• Strong analytical writing, briefing, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide technical guidance to less experienced personnel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications used for program analysis, tracking, and reporting.

Travel: Yes Security Clearance Required: Secret Position Type: Full Time Work Location: WPAFB/Onsite Why Join Sumaria Systems Support the MQ-9 mission and the delivery of capabilities to international partners. Apply your acquisition and FMS experience alongside Government and industry professionals managing complex aircraft programs from planning through sustainment. Additional Information Sumaria Systems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.