Positio Title: FMS Case Finance Support Specialist (FMSCFSS)

Location: NAS Pax River

About the Organization Date:
Hui Huliau is a nonprofit Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and community service organization whose business activities principally benefit Native Hawaiians. As an NHO we operate under U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations and own small businesses that participate in the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program for minority owned companies. Our small businesses provide a variety of contracted services to the U. S. Military, U. S. Civilian agencies, and commercial customers at locations worldwide.

Profits from Hui Huliau's for-profit subsidiaries help sustain important education, social, economic, and cultural preservation programs that serve Native Hawaiians in the Waianae community. The Waianae Coast on the western side of the island of Oahu has the highest per capita percentage of Native Hawaiians in the world and the highest poverty and unemployment rate in the State of Hawaii.

Our mission to strengthen our communities, make a positive impact on the lives we touch, and provide a brighter future for the Native Hawaiian people through education, economic opportunities, and the preservation of the Hawaiian language and culture. Hui Huliau employees help us achieve this mission by providing outstanding service to our customers.
Shift:

Days

Description:

Pono Aina Management LLC is currently seeking an FMS Case Finance Support Specialist to join their team. This high-visibility and critical financial role provides expert financial management, analysis, reporting, and strategic advisory support for all Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases supporting the Royal Australian Air Force’s F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler programs. The position serves as the primary financial liaison between the Australian Liaison Office, NAVAIR, PMA-265, and other U.S. stakeholders. The successful candidate will ensure accurate forecasting, transparent financial oversight, and proactive issue resolution for multi-million-dollar FMS sustainment programs in a complex bi national defense environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic FMS case financial status liaison and prepare comprehensive monthly financial reports (forecast vs actuals)
• Lead the development and maintenance of the annual Defense Management Financial Plan (DMFP) and Mid-Year Review for all relevant ACEASPO NAVAIR FMS cases
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with PMA-265 and NAVAIR business finance managers to understand disbursement forecasting tools, cost drivers, and financial methodologies
• Provide the RAAF with timely, actionable business intelligence and professional financial advice on complex FMS matters
• Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities and proactively advise senior Australian stakeholders
• Contribute to strategic planning and the establishment of consistent financial management arrangements across all ACEASPO NAVAIR FMS cases
• Participate in ongoing FMS sustainment case financial reviews using evolving templates and formats
• Provide assurance and oversight of LO travel approvals and Budget Limit Advice (BLA) processing
• Support accurate General Operating Budget (GOB) journaling and financial reconciliation activities
• Exercise initiative and sound judgment in the interpretation of policy and application of financial practices
• Support program management activities including risk management (using Predict! or similar tools) and FMS case development

Mandatory Requirements:

• U.S. or Australian Citizenship
• Current or ability to obtain a U.S. SECRET clearance (or Australian AGSVA equivalent)
• Significant professional experience in U.S. Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales (FMS) financial management
• Direct working knowledge of and current access to the Security Cooperation Information Portal (SCIP)
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain financial analytics, dynamic reports, dashboards, drill-downs, and data visualizations
• Strong understanding of FMS case execution, funding mechanisms, and financial reconciliation processes

Important Requirements

• Working knowledge of the Australian Defense Management and Financial Plan (DMFP) budget process
• Highly developed financial analysis, forecasting, and trend identification skills
• Experience providing financial support in a defense or government program environment
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, charts) and Power BI or similar tools

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Requires the ability to walk short distances.
• Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. the worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Hui Huliau and its subsidiaries are participants of E-Verify.

Hui Huliau and its subsidiaries are drug free workplaces.

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time

Position Type:

FMS Case Finance Support Specialist (FMSCFSS)

Position Requirements: Please see the above job description

EOE Statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary:

$95,000-$135,000

Direct Contract:

Division: Pono Aina Management LLC

Close Date:

Number of Openings:

1

Number Filled:

0

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager:

Judge Ashmore

Open_Date:

4/16/2026