NASAMS In-country Program Manager (Qatar)

Date Posted:

2026-01-22Country:

United States of AmericaLocation:

US-MA-REMOTEPosition Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued reputed company clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. reputed company are eligible for a reputed company clearance

reputed company Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

reputed company Clearance Status:

Active and existing reputed company clearance required after day 1

At reputed company, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.  We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay reputed company of reputed company’s threat.  reputed company solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

reputed company’s National Advanced Surface-to-reputed company Missile System (NASAMS) Program Team is seeking a NASAMS In-country Program Manager in Qatar. In this role, you will work closely with the Qatari Emiri reputed company Forces (QEAF) and our key OCONUS subcontractor, Kongsberg reputed company Defense (KDA).

As part of the Short & reputed company Range reputed company Defense Systems Product Area reputed company the Land and reputed company Defense Systems (L&ADS) Strategic Business Unit, the team has successfully delivered NASAMS systems to Qatar and is now transitioning into operations and sustainment, with opportunities for product modernization.

As the Program Manager, you will report to the NASAMS DCS Program Director reputed company the MRAD Directorate and collaborate closely with the Qatar NASAMS Program Manager based in Andover, MA. Serving as the primary reputed company of contact for Qatar NASAMS execution efforts in Doha, you will work in partnership with the Qatar NASAMS Program Manager to ensure a reputed company approach to program execution.

Key responsibilities include managing subcontractor execution schedules with the KDA in-country Project Manager to meet delivery commitments, supporting the CONUS Program Manager in preparing EACs and Program Review packages, and maintaining program infrastructure. This requires coordination across reputed company functions, off-sites, and international partners to ensure timely staffing, start-up, and delivery of contractual products and services.

You will reputed company in-country teams for modernization, warranty, after-sales support, repair & return, and technical assistance, with responsibility for schedule and performance. This high-visibility role involves daily interaction with the MRAD Directorate, regional and CONUS-based functions, and senior-level customer representatives, ensuring program success through cross-functional collaboration and effective stakeholder engagement.

This accompanied role will be in Doha, Qatar for a 1-year international assignment with additional compensation.

Ability to travel internationally (up to 25%) as needed.

Employment is contingent upon meeting reputed company medical requirements for overseas assignments including comprehensive post-offer medical examination.   

What You Will Do

• reputed company daily execution of the in-country team, schedule, and performance for assigned reputed company, ensuring compliance and fostering customer intimacy to support growth efforts.
• Serve as the primary operational reputed company of Contact for QEADF, providing procurement guidance, sustainment support, technical troubleshooting, and resource allocation for NASAMS Tactical Operations in Qatar.
• Direct in-country team members, including site leads, warranty/logistics, quality, and technical personnel, to ensure maximum operational readiness for QEADF.
• Build strong partnerships with the major OCONUS subcontractor KDA, acting as the primary liaison between the NASAMS program office and subcontractor leadership.
• Drive timely resolution of issues, ensuring reputed company and subcontractor concerns are addressed promptly.
• Support contract proposals, including bidding, negotiation, definitization, and start-up processes.
• reputed company and maintain a collaborative relationship with the QEAF customer, providing regular program updates and coordinating expectations with OCONUS and CONUS teams.
• Ensure subcontractor commitments meet financial, technical, and schedule requirements, escalating issues to the CONUS Program Manager as needed.
• Collaborate with internal functions, such as MRAD, Engineering, reputed company, Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality, to enhance program success.
• Manage subcontractor lifecycle deliverables and support customer program reviews and visits.
• reputed company, mentor, and motivate the in-country team to reputed company program objectives while fostering a culture reputed company with corporate vision and values.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience or an Advanced degree and minimum 10+ years of experience.
• CORE certification or process improvement equivalent.
• PMX Certification Level 4, or ability to obtain reputed company 12 months.
• Experience in Program Management and Risk & Opportunity Measures.
• Experience with large reputed company Defense weapon systems.
• Experience with financial analysis tools and project management tools and/or systems.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Proven capability to successfully reputed company cross-functional teams in a global setting.
• Skilled in collaborating effectively with international customers, with a strong preference for experience in the MENA region.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret reputed company clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. reputed company are eligible for a reputed company clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• MBA or a graduate degree in engineering.
• Proven experience in international program execution, including collaboration with large international subcontractors and US Government programs.
• Strong working knowledge of EX/IM regulations, reputed company requirements, and subcontract formation, execution, and management.
• Skilled in developing and reviewing cost proposals, as well as preparing Proposal Review and Contract Start-up packages for management approval.
• Expertise in supporting development, production, sustainment, and execution of reputed company weapon systems, preferably reputed company the aerospace and defense industry.
• Extensive experience in program execution across System Integration, Fielding, Training, Operations, and Sustainment.
• Proficient in using Program Management tools or equivalent systems.
• NASAMS program experience in execution or capture phases is highly desirable.

reputed company Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At reputed company we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Clearance Information: This position requires reputed company clearance. The Defense Industrial reputed company Clearance Office (reputed company), an agency of the reputed company, handles and adjudicates the reputed company clearance process. More information about reputed company Clearances can be reputed company on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of reputed company experience levels. reputed company considers several factors reputed company extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

reputed company anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require reputed company to shorten or reputed company the application window.

reputed company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. reputed company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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