Journeyman FMS Program Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 26, 2026.
Position Summary
Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a FMS Program Manager providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/Electronic Systems (AFLCMC/HB). The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Digital (AFPEO/HB) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Electronic Systems portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO Electronic Systems is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.
This position specifically supports the Foreign Military Salses (FMS) Japan AWACs program.
This is a full time Hybrid position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Must have experience with Microsoft Project for scheduling (IMS work).
- Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management. The Contractor shall support Program Acquisition Reviews (PAR), senior level meeting/reviews and IMP/IMS reviews.
- Extensive background supporting all aspects of sound acquisition planning (e.g., industry day, market research, source selection planning, ASP planning, SOO/SOW/PWS writing, RFP planning, RFP document preparation, contract negotiation prep) with a special emphasis on FMS-specific peculiarities (e.g., mandatory use of in-country subcontractors; interface with SAF/IA, AFSAC, DSCA, AFLCMC/WFNFM, FDO; TSC)
- Extensive experience in FMS-specific acquisition to include working knowledge of Anti- Tamper (AT) requirements, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) regulations, Manpower Resource Plan (MRP) preparation, LOR for Technical Assistance, LOR for Price and Availability (P&A) responses, LOR for Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) responses, freight forwarding and customs import processes, MASL codes,
- Working level knowledge in the preparation of LOA data, including manpower requirements, utilizing mandated systems, including but not limited to Security Assistance Manpower Requirements System (SAMRS) and Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS)
- Capability and willingness to travel overseas to potentially hazardous locations
- Knowledge and experience in executing programs with prime contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers from foreign countries
- Ability to independently and successfully perform as representative (with no decisional authority) for the program office to the customer country’s Ministry of Defense (MOD), Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC), Air Force, U.S. Security Cooperation Office (SCO) representatives in country, and capability to answer complex questions in real-time to customer country representatives
- Demonstrated experience in the preparation and support of various program office activities and meetings, to include U.S. Government-internal meetings, case meetings, design reviews, Program Assessment Reviews, Interface Control Working Groups (ICWG), Technical Interchange Meetings, and case reviews
- Working level understanding of RMF requirements in FMS realm
- Working level understanding of CENTCOM Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) process
- Working level understanding/knowledge of customer country customs, etiquette and business practices
- Working level understanding of the DoD Transportation System as it relates to shipping equipment overseas to FMS customer final destination
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Must hold an active Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 3 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 3 of which must be in the DoD OR
- 7 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD
Technical Skills
- Program management support across cost, schedule, and performance tracking
- Risk identification, mitigation planning, and progress monitoring for modernization efforts
- Familiarity with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) processes and acquisition workflows
- Experience supporting complex aerospace or defense systems such as AWACS platforms
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for data tracking, reporting, and documentation
- Ability to interpret program data to support decision-making and stakeholder updates
Interpersonal Skills
- Strong communication skills for cross-functional and international coordination
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to support and integrate diverse teams
- Proactive, self-starting workstyle with strong organizational habits
- Skilled at relationship-building and leading through influence rather than authority
- Adaptability in dynamic environments with evolving requirements and constraints
- High situational awareness and professionalism when navigating complex stakeholder landscapes
Additional Information
Location: Hanscom AFB
Travel: 20% (OK, Japan)
Hybrid
Company Overview
Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Please Note:
Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.Odyssey Benefits