FMS Acquisition Specialist

Apogee has an exciting opportunity for a Senior FMS Acquisition Specialist in Support of the United States Space Force, Space Systems Command (SSC), Military Communications (MilComm), and Positioning, Navigation & Timing (PNT) Directorate. As an Acquisition Analyst, you will provide a broad range of acquisition capabilities to execute effective and responsive integrated program management of space-related research, development, production, operation, and maintenance, and lifecycle acquisition activities

****Contingent Upon Contract Award and will be located at Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA****

Support FMS case development, implementation, and closure for procurement of equipment, security devices, and services for authorized partner nations.
• Define and document customer requirements to support complete and accurate FMS case development.
• Establish and maintain case folders for all assigned FMS cases throughout their lifecycle.
• Conduct releaseability and disclosure assessments to ensure compliance with DoD security policies.
• Prepare Pricing & Availability (P&A) responses to Letters of Request (LORs) from purchasing countries.
• Develop Letter of Offer and Acceptance Data (LOAD) packages in accordance with SAMM, DoD Security Policy, and ITAR.
• Prepare and submit Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) initial assessment letters to the Department of State.
• Develop, submit, and track Manpower Requirements Packages (MRPs) within the Security Assistance Manpower Requirements System (SAMR).
• Perform security oversight reviews for GPS SAASM Direct Commercial Sales/Section 30 Sales in accordance with PRD guidance.
• Review FMS case data provided by DoD Services for adherence to ITAR and U.S. security policy standards.
• Initiate Purchase Requests and support acquisition planning, funding documentation, DD 254s, and procurement action memorandums.
• Conduct technical evaluations of contractor proposals and monitor contract awards and deliveries to ensure schedule compliance.
• Reconcile DD250s, validate deliveries, produce delivery reporting, and issue Notices of Supplies and Services Complete (NSSC).
• Execute FMS case line closure activities, including updating DSAMS case values to reflect actual expenditures.
• Prepare FMS case briefing materials for CMR and FMR events and support in-country GPS hardware audits related to HAE integration.

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance.

Education: High School Diploma

Years of Experience: Minimum of 20 years of experience to include:

• Support of FMS case development, implementation, and closure.
• Experience preparing Pricing & Availability (P&A) responses to Letters of Request (LORs) from purchasing countries.
• Reviewing FMS case data provided by DoD Services for adherence to ITAR and U.S. security policy standards

Preferred Experience:

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 15 years' experience in acquisition program/project management or business operations, OR a Master's degree and a minimum of 12 years of experience

Additional Information
Location: Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site
Travel: 10%