Foreign Comparative Testing Project Manager

Apogee is actively seeking a Senior Foreign Comparative Testing Project Manager at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Why work with us? 

Apogee Engineering, LLC is a provider of research, engineering, operations, software, cyber, intel, training, technical services, financial and administrative expertise across an array of DOD and Federal Civilian customers. Our company was founded on the commitment of making a positive difference for our customers and our people. Apogee’s culture is infused with integrity and a passion for excellence, which has propelled us into the ranks of an elite small business company. Apogee is known for an unwavering dedication to our client's success, a warm and employee-centric work environment, and an enthusiasm to provide the right solution at the right time.   

What you'll be doing:

• Identify foreign non-developmental equipment that could fulfill DAF requirements
• Support the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Foreign Comparative Test (FCT) program to guide candidates into viable FCT projects
• Organize and support DAF FCT prioritization boards, document results of boards, and prepare correspondence for Government signature informing stakeholders of board results after appropriate coordination and approvals
• Track programmatic and financial execution of OSD-approved FCT projects, reconcile financial execution data, review program office quarterly reports for accuracy, and consolidate information provided to OSD to support oversight and congressional reporting requirements
• Develop and present periodic status reports, briefings, point papers; draft official correspondence for Government approval
• Advise and assist DAF Senior Leaders regarding the FCT program

Experience:

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAP Eligibility Education: Master's degree   Years of Experience: 12 years' experience coordinating International Armaments Cooperation (IAC) activities and Foreign Comparative Testing

• Thorough understanding of the DAF test and evaluation program
• Demonstrated experience developing, coordinating, implementing, and tracking IAC agreements
• Understanding of IAC programs, including International Cooperative Research and Development (ICR&D), Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT), and the Coalition Warfare Program (CWP)
• Demonstrated experience interpreting laws, regulations, and guidance required to develop, coordinate, and implement International Agreements, including: 
  • DoDI 5530.03, International Agreements
  • DoD7000.14-R, Financial Management Regulation
  • AFI 51-701, Negotiating, Concluding, Reporting, and Maintaining International Agreements
  • AFI 16-110, DAF Participation in IAC Programs
  • AFMAN 16-114, Procedures for DAF Participation in International Armaments Cooperation (IAC) Programs
  • AFI 16-201, DAF Foreign Disclosure and Technology Transfer Program

Preferred Experience:

Preferred Education and Experience: Master's degree in International Affairs, Security Cooperation, and/or International Business  

Benefits & Compensation:

• Apogee offers two medical plans, a high deductible health plan with an HSA and HRA and a traditional POS plan with co-pays, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, parental, military, and jury duty paid leaves. Regular part-time employees scheduled for twenty-four or more hours per work week are eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis.