Sumaria Systems

This position supports the F-16 Türkiye program. CONUS travel will be required and there may be requirements (government discretion) to travel the customer's country. Applicants shall have a U.S. passport.

Job Description:

• Provide support to the F-16 FMS program. Support teams working the Türkiye or possibly multiple programs.

• Assist to plan, organize, complete, and present assessments of program/project management concepts, analyses, studies and procedures.

• Assist to evaluate implications of existing or proposed projects, programs, processes, and policies/laws and recommend improvements.

• Assist to collect and analyze manpower data on previous programs and developing new manpower estimated for the new programs.

• Assist with preparation of documentation for LORs and implementation and execution of LOAs IAW the AECA, SAMM and DSCA Manual 5105.38-M DoD acquisition processes.

• Assist to gather, analyze, evaluate, and document information required by program or project managers and foreign customers and provide daily administrative support with minimal or no assistance, utilizing FMS policies, the AECA and analytical methods or techniques.

• Assist in coordination and obtaining approvals from the foreign disclosure office prior to release to foreign partners.

• Assist in preparing briefings and reports, and document meetings, plans, and discussions with US and foreign parties.

• Provide project management assistance for domestic and foreign travel. This activity shall include identifying requirements for travel and availability of meeting rooms; processing Government personnel travel orders in DTS; initiating foreign travel country clearances through Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance Systems (APACS); and coordinating with security, foreign disclosure, US and foreign embassy staff, overseas MAJCOMs and SAF/IA representatives to process overseas travel requirements. Assist to provide instructions to travelers in regards to obtaining visas, passports, and other FMS necessary travel documents, and shall assist in applications if needed.

• Accomplish OCONUS and CONUS travel in support of F-16 program meetings, reviews, audits and other activities held at US and foreign government and contractor facilities.

• Interact with foreign liaisons on an as-needed basis, including assist in providing reference material so foreign liaisons can address housing, vehicles, medical, travel and other issues.

Experience:

• Specialized Experience: Recommend a minimum of ten years of administrative/analysis support experience. Recommend two years must be in a Defense acquisition program. Recommend a minimum one year of FMS experience. Recommend extensive administrative skills and the knowledge of FMS policies, processes and applicable guidance as well as knowledge of fighter aircraft technology and USAF administrative guidelines.

- Possess the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in the technical/professional field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman personnel within the technical/professional discipline. Advanced knowledge of the technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise.

Education:

Advanced Degree (Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS)) and 12 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD

OR, BA/BS degree, and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD

OR, 20 years of directly related experienc