Foreign Military Sales Specialist

Position Title : Foreign Military Sales Specialist

Location : Arlington, VA (Crystal City)

Category : Funded

Schedule (FT/PT): FT

Travel Required : Minimal

Shift : Day

Remote Type : In-Office

Clearance required : Active Secret

Division : Aviation

Salary : $135,000-$155,000

Description : ACT1 Federal is seeking an experienced Foreign Military Sales (FMS) specialist to provide advisory and assistance support to the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA).

Responsibilities:

Provide total FMS Life Cycle Management for U.S. implementing agencies and international customers to include the pre-Letter of Request (LOR) requirements development, selection of defense articles, training and services, and requests for price and availability (P&A)

Provide case development guidance and support and assistance for: policy waivers, technical releasability, site surveys, manpower estimates, and Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) transparency and pricing requests

Functional support for managing requirements and reporting for LOA and FMS cases

Analyze existing US military and host nation defense and capability requirements, identify/assess alternative sustainment and enhancement strategies, provide recommendations, and assist in defining requirements for future programs

Ensure up to date information in the SAF/IA partner capabilities database for assigned programs, countries or regions

Assist and support assigned SAF/IA Country Director with program management, to include monitoring of training, exercises, personnel exchanges, security assistance programs, FMS key leader engagements in the US and overseas, provide coordination throughout the Department of Defense (DoD) on policy, FMS, and security cooperation

Assist and support the assigned SAF/IA Country Director in defining, tracking, analyzing, reporting, and advising on major aspects of current and future FMS programs

Assist and support the assigned SAF/IA Country Director with briefings, point papers, background information, political-military analysis and other documentation

Requirements

SECRET Security Clearance.

Bachelor’s Degree with a desired emphasis in an International Affairs curriculum

Minimum of Five (5) years’ experience with demonstrated effectiveness and success in the mission areas below:

USAF LOA Development and Execution Management

Familiarity with US military aircraft operations, maintenance, and/or logistics support with the systems purchased from the US by Near East nations

Familiarity with USAF sales to foreign governments

Experience with DoD acquisitions, program management, and standard computer applications

Experience with conflict resolution, mediation, and ability to work well with foreign partners

Knowledge of

FMS case programming and management

Security Cooperation programs

Building Partner Capacity programs

US Department of War (DoW) staff experience in a military or civilian capacity

Knowledge and general understanding of USAF roles and missions

Knowledge and general understanding of security cooperation, international affairs, security assistance, foreign military sales to include the processes, legislation, and players

Knowledge and understanding of SAF/IA’s role in US government and international security cooperation community

Demonstrated experience implementing DoW acquisition policies, laws, regulations, and guidance required to implement FMS LOAs

Thorough understanding of:

DODI 1315.20, Military Department Foreign Area Officer Programs

CJCSI 3126.01, Language and Regional Expertise Planning

AFPD 16-1, International Affairs

AFI 16-109, International Affairs Specialist Program

USAF Global Partnership Strategy

S. Export Control laws, regulations, and procedures

DSCA Security Assessment Management Manual (SAMM)

USAF Weapons Export Policy

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Company Paid Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401K with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Military Leave

Education, Training & Professional Development

Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care

Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a ACT1 Federal or client site facility.

If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.