Job Title: Program Manager - Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
Location: Washington, DC Metro Area
Travel: Approximately 30% (CONUS & OCONUS)
Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred.
Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager with a strong background in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to join our team. This role will be based in the Washington, DC metro area and will involve significant oversight and leadership responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have direct experience with FMS processes and will be responsible for managing a team of up to 30 personnel working across multiple locations in the U.S. and potentially around the globe.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of FMS-related projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements and organizational goals. Manage budgets, schedules, and resources to achieve program objectives.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse team of up to 30 professionals across multiple locations. Foster a collaborative and high-performance environment, providing guidance and support to achieve program success.
- Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, partners, and stakeholders. Develop and maintain strong relationships, ensuring clear communication and addressing any issues or concerns promptly.
- FMS Implementation: Leverage expertise in FMS processes to guide and support the implementation of foreign military sales programs. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Travel: Conduct travel as required, approximately 30% of the time, both within the continental U.S. (CONUS) and internationally (OCONUS). Travel may involve site visits, client meetings, and oversight of operations in various locations.
- Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and present regular reports on program status, including progress, challenges, and achievements. Maintain accurate documentation and ensure all program activities are documented in accordance with organizational standards.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, International Relations, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in program management, with hands-on experience specifically focused on Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Proven track record of managing large teams and complex projects. Experience with complex budget tracking.
- Comfortable with OCONUS travel to austere locations.
- Skills:
- Strong understanding of FMS processes, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Black Bear Technology Solutions, LLC (B2TS), is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. B2TS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at B2TS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. B2TS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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