F-35 Operations Expert

About the role

You’ll advise DoD clients on the warfighter perspective in support of the planning, analysis, and development of fifth generation tactical aircraft capabilities to improve the future of the F-35 program. You’ll provide tactical understanding to inform system requirements, operational prioritization, pilot vehicle interface, and acquisition strategies. Evaluate system design and employment alternatives for their operational utility.

Responsibilities

• Advises DoD clients on the warfighter perspective in support of the planning, analysis, and development of fifth generation tactical aircraft capabilities to improve the future of the F-35 program.
• Provides tactical understanding to inform system requirements, operational prioritization, pilot vehicle interface, and acquisition strategies.
• Evaluates system design and employment alternatives for their operational utility.
• Mentors or supervises employees in both company and technical competencies.

Requirements

• Extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills.
• Leadership, consulting, and tactical and operational expertise.
• Extensive experience in tactical aviation in the US military.
• Ability to assess intelligence reports to inform COAs for acquisition strategies.
• Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with DoD requirements generation or budget processes (nice if you have).
• Experience as a qualified Fighter Pilot or Weapon Systems Officer (nice if you have).
• Experience with tactics development or operational planning (nice if you have).
• Experience with engineering (nice if you have).
• Knowledge of Special Access Programs (nice if you have).
• TS/SCI clearance (required).

Skills

• Strategic thinking.
• Problem-solving.
• Project management.
• Technical expertise.
• Collaboration.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

Our work model includes options such as remote, hybrid, and onsite arrangements, depending on the role and customer needs.