Sr. FMS Procurement & Sustainment Lead

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services. 

 

The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients.

 

Sr. FMS Procurement and Sustainment Lead

 

Description of specific duties in a typical workday for this position:

• The Sr. FMS Procurement and Sustainment Lead serves as the Senior subject matter expert and team lead providing acquisition, procurement, and sustainment support for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs. The individual leads analysis of draft Letters of Request (LORs) and Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs); represents the program in FMS and acquisition meetings; and oversees the development, review, and approval of procurement and sustainment documentation.
• Responsibilities include leading the creation and update of requirements packages and acquisition artifacts, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Technical Direction Letters (TDLs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs), Purchase Requests (PRs), Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), and associated financial tracking documentation. The Lead oversees data gathering, analytical development, writing, verification, and publication of reports, briefings, and white papers supporting FMS decision-making.
• The Sr. FMS Procurement and Sustainment Lead acts as a trusted advisor to the Government during evaluations of contractor technical, management, and cost proposals, ensuring adherence to established evaluation factors, source selection criteria, and acquisition regulations. In addition, the Lead designs, manages, and executes security cooperation training programs, including new-hire onboarding, development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and sustainment of workforce proficiency across required systems, tools, and processes.
• The role includes task leadership responsibilities, mentoring junior and mid-level staff, coordinating workload and priorities, and ensuring consistent application of FMS, DoD, Army, and DSCA policies and procedures across the team.

 

Requirements (Years of experience, Education, Certifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Acquisition Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting DoD acquisition, procurement, sustainment, or Foreign Military Sales (FMS) / Security Cooperation programs.
• At least 7 years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or task lead role.
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Leading development of acquisition and requirements documentation (SOWs, PWSs, TDLs, CDRLs, QASPs)
  • PR and IGE oversight and approval support
  • Source selection and proposal evaluation support
  • Sustainment planning and lifecycle management
  • Training program development, SOP creation, and workforce enablement
  • Application of FMS, FAR/DFARS, SAMM, and DoD acquisition policy
• Active Secret security clearance is required

 

Nice to Have (skills that are not required, but nice to have):

• DAU certifications in Program Management, Acquisition, Life Cycle Logistics, or Contracting
• Prior leadership support to Army or other Security Cooperation organizations
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary acquisition or sustainment teams

 

This is a full-time position paying a base salary, full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. To be considered for this position, please apply online with a resume. 

 

OST is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, religion, gender, native origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.