Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Specialist

The Lockwood Group
The Lockwood Group is a Global Professional Services Provider established with a purpose to deliver Mission Readiness service and solution to the Department of Defense and Federal Government. Our culture is built upon a Mission Readiness vision and our six core values. We believe in customer centric service delivery with intent to uncover, understand, and solve the underlying problems of the true end customers for our services – the military (the soldier, airman, seaman and Marine) and federal service professionals.

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Position Summary :
The Lockwood Group is looking to hire Logistics Management Specialist with a focus in Foreign Military Sales to support the Army's Strategic and Operational Rockets and Missiles (STORM) Project Office in Huntsville, AL.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Specialist requires tactical and operational experience and expertise on the M142 HIMARS, M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), and the MLRS Family of Munitions (MFOM).
• Specialist requires understanding of HIMARS/MLRS operational doctrine, Command & Control (C2) considerations and logistical support requirements for HIMARS/MLRS units.
• Specialist will be responsible for developing, maintaining and communicating logistical planning and delivery schedules, logistical documentation, training plans and schedules to internal and external stakeholders.
• Specialist will be required to develop and maintain records to include, but not limited to, Materiel Fielding Plans (MFP), Integration and Training Master Schedules, interagency support agreements, comprehensive cost and requirement records, and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM).
• Specialist will be required to review and provide technical guidance in support of FMS and MOU Partner Nations Programs and cases for M142 HIMARS, M270, and MLRS Family of Munitions (MFOM) as it pertains to the mission.
• Specialist will be responsible for the coordination of all transportation requirements (CONUS & OCONUS) of a major weapon system, associated maintenance support tools/devices and ammunition as directed from specified FMS and Cooperative cases.
• Specialist will be responsible for the coordination, management, execution and reporting of Quality Acceptance Testing (QAT) in support for a major weapon system and associated ammunition to internal and external stakeholders.
• Specialist will be required to coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders on training schedules, training Program of Instruction (POI) development and the execution of New Equipment Training for a major weapon system.
• Specialist will be required to coordinate and communicate with internal and external agencies and stakeholders (US and FMS customer) regarding transportation, delivery, reception, integration and training support activities for a major weapon system and associated ammunition.
• As directed, Specialist will also provide input to contract documentation and actions such as Letter of Request (LORs), Letter of Acceptance (LOAs), Price and Availability (P&A s), Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM), quotes, proposals, Statements of Work (SOW) and technical evaluations.
• Specialist will be required to travel CONUS and OCONUS.
• Specialist will be required to support materiel fielding and New Equipment Training (NET) activities.
• Specialist must have strong verbal and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Specialist will be required to brief and interface with senior leaders and decision makers from Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Cooperative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Partner Nations.

Job Requirements :

• Required to travel and conduct hands on materiel fielding and new equipment training where the employee will be expected to pick up items heavier than 50lbs at times.
• BS Degree and 2-8 years of relevant experience required.
• Active Secret Security Clearance

The Lockwood Group offers a competitive benefits package, including Paid Time Off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, health and wellness, various optional add-on benefits, and a retirement 401(k) plan with Company match.

Lockwood Credo, Core Values and Culture
The Lockwood mission is to create an organization focused on service. We serve – each other, the soldier, our customers, our employees, our partners, our vendors, and our community. Service is at the center of our Core Values and Culture.

Our customers come first. Being responsive, professional and reliable is why we are hired. We aim to deliver on all promises, exceeding customer expectations and making certain all business decisions are made with the customer in mind.

Our employees are the face of our service. They are at the front lines working with our customers daily, and it is Lockwood’s duty to serve our employees. This means designing a culture centered around core values that inspire, retain and grow the best talent.

Our partners are fuel for our engine. Our great vendors, consultants and teaming partners combine to fuel Lockwood, ensuring we successfully deliver always. We work alongside our partners as one cohesive team.

Service to the community is important to us. We seek to volunteer, engage and support our communities through investment of time and resources.

This service mindset is what inspired company founders to embark on the journey to deliver on the promise to Lead the Way to Mission Readiness for all people we serve.

The following 6 Core Values are the foundation by which we serve:

•Ethics and Integrity
•Customer Commitment
•Team and Family Environment
•Service
•Leadership
•Positivity

If these Core Values resonate with you, we would love to have you join our team!

The Lockwood Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. The Lockwood Group will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant laws.