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Posted: January 13, 2026 (2 days ago)

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FMS PROGRAM MANAGER - COUNTRY PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)

Department of the Navy

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Location

Salary

$143,913 - $197,200

per year

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Job Description

Summary

This role involves leading U.S.

Navy programs that sell or transfer military equipment and support to Saudi Arabia, working closely with government officials, foreign partners, and teams to manage deals and ensure smooth operations.

It's ideal for someone with experience in international defense cooperation who enjoys strategic planning, team leadership, and building relationships across borders.

The job focuses on directing complex projects while staying on top of policies and communications.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at NH-03 level or equivalent in federal, private, or public sector
  • Knowledge of policies from State, OSD, Navy, Marine Corps, Combatant Commands, and DON on Foreign Military Sales (FMS), leases, grants, and weapons transfers
  • Ability to develop, coordinate, manage, and deliver Department of Navy (DON) positions to foreign officials, U.S. officials, and private industry
  • Skill in leading teams and collaborating with partner program offices and country teams
  • Knowledge of developing, implementing, executing, and closing Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Full Job Description

You will serve as a (FMS) Program Manager - Country Program Director for Saudi Arabi in the Navy International Programs Office of NIPO FMS FIELD OFFICE.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Knowledge of STATE, OSD, Navy and Marine Corps Component Commanders, Combatant Commander and DON polices with regard to Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Leases, Grants, and other weapons transfer initiatives under the Security Assistance program; Ability to develop, coordinate, manage and deliver (verbally or in writing) DON positions to foreign officials, U.S.

officials and private industry; - Ability to effectively lead teams and collaborate with partner's program offices and country teams; Knowledge of the development, implementation, execution and closure of Letters of Offer and Acceptance; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will direct assignments to encourage employee development and cross-functional growth to meet organizational needs.
  • You will lead, define, manage, and integrates efforts of several groups or teams. You will assume and assign ownership of processes and products, as appropriate.
  • You will assess and provide strategic direction for resolution of mission-critical problems, policies, and procedures.
  • You will define, establish, and direct organizational focus on challenging and highly complex projects/ programs.
  • You will prepare, review, and approve major reports or policies of organization for internal and external distribution.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12861724-26-RLN