FMS Policy Analyst - F-35

We are currently seeking an FMS Policy Analyst (FMS Program Analyst) to join our team supporting the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter JPO, working hybrid in Crystal City-Arlington, VA.

What you’ll do:

The FMS Policy Analyst will provide programmatic support and policy advice to JPO FMS leadership on current security cooperation policy, case development and case execution practices.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert management in the areas of security cooperation policy, case development, and case execution
• Interact with cross-functional agencies, to include SAF/IA, NIPO, AFSAC, and NAVAIR, to ensure current FMS policies and procedures support the function of the F-35 FMS Program 
• Review and interpret directives from higher authority regulations, instructions, periodicals, and publications to maintain current expertise and knowledge
• Ensure new technology and lessons learned are incorporated into F-35 FMS processes; establishes suitable methods of assessing and continually improving processes
• Develop, evaluate, advise, and improve efficiency and effectiveness of work methods and procedures, and manpower utilization
• Coordinate with FMS Program Managers to advise and support country teams in the areas of policy, case development, and case execution
• Coordinate with Security Cooperation Enterprise to assist country teams in completing Pricing and Availability (P&A), Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs), amendment and modification packages in Security Cooperation systems, including DSAMS and RMIS
• Use strong communication skills including the ability to communicate orally, via written letters and memorandum, email, and presentation. Ability to prepare and present convincing oral and written presentations at all levels of government and industry, and foreign allies 
• Manage Annual Case Reviews (ACR) required by the DSCA Reconciliation and Closure Manual (RCM), DoD 5105.65-M, is completed in a timely manner
• Attend meetings and provide client support onsite/in person when required

Qualifications:

• The ability to provide onsite support at Crystal City, Arlington, VA, F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) location no less than 2-days per week, each week. Exact days in office at the JPO must be coordinated with F-35 customer. (Your onsite days in JPO office including adhoc meetings may increase to support the needs of the customer.)
• A minimum of three (3) years out of six years of recent work experience related to international acquisition programs.
• A Bachelor’s degree in related fields
  • OR an Associate degree with an additional four (4) years of experience in international acquisition programs.
• Familiarity with DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.2, DoD Directive (DODD) 5530.03 (International Agreements), and the International Cooperation in Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (IC in AT&L) Handbook.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, policies, and practices of system acquisition to plan, organize, and coordinate critical aspects of the development, production, deployment, and sustainment of systems, subsystems, and equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Security Assistance/Security Cooperation (SA/SC) programs to include the understanding of the FMS sales process from case development, implementation, execution, to closure in accordance with the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), DoD 5105.38-MX.
• The ability to travel 10%.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Advanced working knowledge of USAF or USN FMS case management systems (CEPT, SCIP, DSAMS, RMIS).
• Strong communication skills including the ability to prepare and present convincing oral and written presentations to any or all levels of government and industry management to effectively prove and justify significant deviations from established logistics policy, defend necessary modifications to previously approved plans, etc.
• Strong stakeholder management experience in coordinating and communicating across different organizations and teams including knowledge and experience in working across different disciplines, including systems engineering, logistics, training, testing etc.
• Defense Security Cooperation Workforce Certification at a basic-level at a minimum, but ideally at the intermediate-level or higher
• DAWIA Program Management Practitioner Certification
• Familiarity with financial management regulations, policies, processes and procedures in order to analyze and/or recommend costs and benefits in support of FMS cases in accordance with DoD Financial Management Regulation (DoD FMR) Volume 15.; DoD budget processes: administrative relationships within the USAF, USN and DoD; administrative relationships with the systems command and field activities
• Active DOD Secret security clearance
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally using a credit card or prepaid debit card as required by MBC and/or clients

What MBC offers:

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive medical plans (Aetna) with Employee Assistance Program (EAP), heath savings and flexible spending accounts, and dental and vision coverage options
• Opportunity to earn spot awards and annual, performance, and chargeability bonuses
• Traditional and Roth 401(K) plans
• Professional development including up to $2,500/year reimbursement for pre-approved courses, trainings, continued education, and/or certifications
• Paid Flexible Time Off
• 10 paid holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

MBC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.