Program Manager, FMS (R6161)

Dallas · Washington, D.C. · USD 110,000-170,000 / year · 5+ years experience · Onsite · Posted Oct 3, 2026

At a glance

The Program Manager, FMS will lead the execution of Foreign Military Sales programs from contract award through delivery, training, and sustainment.
This role involves managing relationships with U.S. Government and international customers while balancing shifting priorities regarding cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Lead execution of Foreign Military Sales programs from contract award through delivery, acceptance, training, sustainment, and follow-on support.
Collaborate, motivate, and lead stakeholders to deliver projects early and under budget.
Manage relationships with U.S. Government and international customers as the key point of contact.
Coordinate with U.S. Government program offices, contracting organizations, international partners, engineering, operations, and logistics teams.
Balance and rebalance shifting customer priorities related to cost, schedule, technical performance, and contractual requirements.
Drive accurate and timely tracking and reporting of budget, resource, schedule, and project management metrics.
Complete critical path analyses to accelerate execution or mitigate risks.
Identify bottlenecks or delays and drive efforts to keep projects on schedule.
Manage delivery, training, fielding, sustainment, and acceptance activities for international programs.
Establish and lead a consistent cadence of internal and customer meetings.

5+ years of program management experience for Department of Defense programs.
Ability to run advanced projects/programs consisting of multiple interrelated projects in a manner that is largely self-directed.
Proven ability to focus on long-term business objectives.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
Excellent skills in leadership, time management, organization, and team management.
Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication ability.
Expert understanding of complex project financials.
Demonstrated alignment with Shield AI's values and leadership principles.
Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Experience managing Foreign Military Sales programs or supporting international military customers.
Familiarity with Foreign Military Sales program management processes.
Experience supporting unmanned aerial systems, aviation operations, or defense technology programs.
Familiarity with aviation product delivery, maintenance, sustainment, and field support.
Familiarity and/or previous working relationships with NAVAIR, including PMA-263 or other UAS program offices.
Experience coordinating with U.S. Government acquisition, contracting, security cooperation, and logistics organizations.
Experience supporting international delivery, training, acceptance, or sustainment activities.
Active Secret Security Clearance; PMP certification or equivalent program management training; Undergraduate degree in engineering, business, or a related field.