Also called: FMS Case Manager, Security Cooperation Specialist
Manages deals that sell U.S. jets, tanks and training to allied countries, from price and paperwork to delivery.
Case managers build price estimates, coordinate with factories and military units, and track deliveries for countries like Poland or Japan. They brief foreign officers, handle schedule changes, and make sure export rules are followed. One case can run for years and cost billions.
Federal GS civilian pay, 2026 estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in business, international relations or a related field.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: International Relations, Business, Supply Chain Management.
Growing about average. Federal civilian defense jobs track the defense budget; steady hiring with retirements (approx.).
Medium risk for 10 years. Software tracks cases; coordinating countries, factories and rules stays human.
Classes: World history, Economics, Foreign language.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1199.
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