Operations Specialist Foreign Military Sales (FMS)

QED Systems, LLC, is currently recruiting an Operations Specialist Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to join our team in Fort Belvoir, VA to support our customer, Project Manager Expeditionary Energy & Sustainment Systems (PM E2S2).

Job Description: The FMS Operations Specialist will be responsible for providing Program Management support designed to assist the FMS team in developing and coordinating support of assigned FMS cases to achieve project milestones.

Duties:

• Provide Program Management support designed to assist the FMS team in planning, developing, and drafting FMS case documentation.
• Develop, draft, and update case documentation for FMS projects in accordance with DCSA 5105.38 – M, and Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in FMS related procurement actions, aiding in educating the workforce and tracking evolving FMS policies and procedures.
• Resolve FMS Case-related problems across the E2S2 Program Management Office.
• Coordinate activities with other Acquisition Specialists embedded within subordinate PM E2S2 Product Management Offices to manage acquisition activities in support of assigned programs.
• Utilize collaboration software (e.g., Microsoft SharePoint, Global Electronic Approval Routing System) to maintain, route, track, and update documentation.
• Support program personnel with programmatic related actions including preparation of Program Reviews, Decision Briefs, Quad Charts, and Program Procurement and RDT&E (Research, Development, Test and Evaluation) Forms.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Detailed-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience with Defense Security Cooperation Agency publications, guidance, and best practices.
• DOD 5000 Series experience desired.

Required Clearance:

• ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Business or Accounting preferred.
• Ten (10) years of experience in Military Acquisition activities required.
• An additional ten (10) years of direct relevant technical experience may be substituted for education.

Travel:

Less than 10% travel is expected for this position. Travel may include continental United States and outside continental United States locations.

Work Environment:

This position will be co-located with the customer and other contractors in Government office spaces.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands of this position include ability to:

• Be independently mobile.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and computer use.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full‐time position, Monday through Friday. Flexibility around core hours. Travel may occur outside of normal core hours.

Additional Information:

Please note this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Assigned tasks may vary, with or without prior notice, to effectively meet client requirements.

Total Compensation:

QED offers a competitive compensation package for full-time employees. Our total compensation package is value-based and negotiable depending upon the candidate’s specific skills and applicable relevant experience.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Additional Benefits

Estimated Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $145,000.00, annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. This represents the typical range for fully qualified candidates for this position based on experience, geographic location, and other factors. The final offer amount may vary.

QED Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

QED Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Disabled/Veteran/Female