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Junior Program Manager, F-35- Crystal City, VA

Serco · Falls Church, VA · 1 mo ago
Project ManagementFull-time

About the role

Serco provides program‑management support for the full acquisition lifecycle of the F‑35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Office (JPO), covering development, production, and sustainment. The position is located in Crystal City, VA and supports the F‑35 Training Systems and Simulation Program Management Office (PMO), which delivers Pilot Training Devices, Maintenance Training Devices, and the Joint Simulation Environment. The role works with a dynamic team of F‑35 JPO Program Analysts and Program/Project Managers and requires the ability to maintain or transfer a DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Pilot and Maintenance Training Devices – assist the Training Systems and Simulation PMO in overseeing development and delivery of all Pilot and Maintenance Training Devices and exploring future technology solutions.
  • Pilot and Maintenance Training Courseware – help produce classroom courseware that supplements the training devices.
  • Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) – manage three subsystems that comprise the LVC architecture.
  • Verification and Validation – perform verification and validation activities for training products (devices, courseware, training aids, etc.) prior to customer delivery.
  • TSS PMO Acquisition Cell and Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Acquisition Support – facilitate contract actions from requirements gathering through award, recommend contract strategies, lead IPTs through RFP development and proposal evaluation, communicate needs with the prime contractor, review and evaluate RFP and proposal information, ensure deadlines are met, organize and track contract information, and create presentations that increase team knowledge.
  • Support acquisitions, financial management, risk management, systems engineering, total ownership cost determination, acquisition coordination, and communications.

Requirements

  • Ability to provide onsite support at the F‑35 JPO in Crystal City, VA (minimum three days per week; up to five days as needed).
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business, or a related discipline; or an Associate’s degree plus four additional years of work experience (total of ten years).
  • Minimum of four years of recent experience (out of six years) in program management, technical or business analysis, or weapon‑systems acquisition and life‑cycle management.
  • At least two years of experience supporting a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP).
  • Leadership experience in U.S. Service‑related military operations or defense acquisition program management.
  • Knowledge of DoDI 5000.2 (Defense Acquisition System), DoDD 5530.03 (International Agreements), and the International Cooperation in Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (IC in AT&L) Handbook.
  • Demonstrated understanding of system acquisition principles, policies, and practices, including planning, organizing, and coordinating development, production, and deployment of systems, subsystems, and equipment.
  • Familiarity with system equipment life‑cycle phases and associated documentation, analyses, and reviews.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.

Desired Experience and Skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel (including formulas and functions), PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
  • Direct experience supporting the F‑35 Lightning II program or other advanced tactical aircraft programs, with in‑depth knowledge of 5th‑generation aircraft maintenance concepts and low‑observable (LO) sustainment considerations.
  • Ability to translate operational maintenance requirements into acquisition and programmatic actions to ensure sustainment alignment across aircraft delivery, training system fielding, and global logistics planning.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate across logistics, engineering, training, security cooperation, contracting, and supply‑chain stakeholders within a high‑visibility Joint Program Office environment.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Robust vacation and sick‑leave benefits, with flexible work arrangements where permitted.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Optional coverages (pet, home, auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, ID‑theft protection).
  • Birth, adoption, and parental‑leave benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

The total rewards package includes competitive base pay, performance‑based incentives, and the benefits listed above. The salary range is provided at the top of the posting and serves as a general guideline across experience levels; actual base salary will be determined by factors such as role scope, relevant experience, education, key skills, and geographic market considerations. Eligible positions may also include annual bonuses or long‑term incentive opportunities.

Schedule

On‑site support at the F‑35 Joint Program Office in Crystal City, VA is required a minimum of three days per week, with the possibility of increasing to five days as needed. Travel up to 10% may be required.

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