Fms Program Manager (Fighter Aircraft Weapons Systems)

Advanced Decision Vectors, LLC (ADV), established in 2009, provides superior program management, program support, strategic planning, and systems engineering to the Federal and Commercial sectors. Located in Alexandria, Virginia, ADV is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) contractor that has roots established in the Department of Defense and support agencies. At ADV, our company values are Integrity, Distinction, Experience and Achievement.

ADV is seeking an FMS (Foreign Military Sales) Program Manager, Fighter Aircraft Weapons Systems to support the?Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs?(SAF/IA). Their mission is to advance US national security by cultivating deep, enduring relationships through security cooperation with our Allies and Partners in support of US Air Force and US Space Force global operations.

This position will provide operational, tactical, and technical expertise to support Air Force equities associated with the export of the F15 family of aircraft and all associated subsystems and weaponry. Topics will cover the full range of USAF and partner air force Fighter Aircraft but will focus on the various versions of the F-15. Subjects will cover the full range of F-15 training and tactical & operational employment in peacetime and during contingency operations.

Responsibilities:

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Provide operational, tactical and technical subject matter expertise for the export and partner air force operation of Fighter Aircraft and associated equipment, subsystems, and weaponry.

• Support the development of USAF export and foreign disclosure guidance for USAF systems and associated tactics.

• Provide expert program disclosure advice to senior USAF leaders.

• Research and make recommendations for policies based on political-military, weapons system technology and capabilities, fighter tactics, training, and operations, and security considerations.

• Coordinate with industry, systems groups, DoD, DoS, and HAP agencies to facilitate the export of interoperable systems to Allies.

• Offer expert technical advice to foreign military and government officials on USAF FMS Weapons Systems and training programs.

• Prepare and present technical briefings to various DoD and interagency export governing bodies.

• Provide subject matter expertise to US Government officials during USAF official review of export license requests from industry.

• Draft, review and provide subject matter expertise to US Government personnel for sensitivity of technology reports portions of 36(b) notification of foreign military sales to the US Congress.

• Support foreign competitive acquisition process in which USAF sponsored systems are being considered.

Required Qualifications:

• Clearance: Active Top Secret SCI Security Clearance and NATO Secret, US citizenship

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher. Preferred: graduate of the USAF W Capons Instructor Course or Navy Top Gun program

• Years’ experience: 500 flying hours experience within the last 8 years as a pilot or Weapons Systems operator in the F-16, F-15, F-22, F-35, F-18, A-10 or other fighter/attack aircraft.

• Seasoned experience working with foreign militaries.

• DoD experience in foreign military sales or international affairs.

• Knowledge and general understanding of:

• United States Air Force roles and missions.

• SAF/IA's role within and relationship towards the security cooperation community.

• Security cooperation, international affairs, security assistance, foreign military sales to include the processes, legislation and players.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with USAF Handbook 33-337, Tongue and Quill

• Prior experience on General Officer/Flag Officer staff.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.