Program Manager (Technical Planning Project Manager), F-35 JPO - Crystal City, Arlington, VA 1

About the Role

Serco is supporting the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Office (JPO) by providing program management support across the full acquisition lifecycle, including development, production, and sustainment. The Program Manager (Technical Planning Project Manager), based in Crystal City, Arlington, VA, will support the F-35 JPO's Future Capability and Technology (FCAT) team in achieving Kill-Chain dominance through intelligence, operational analysis, requirements integration, and research and technology exploration for the F-35 Air System.

Responsibilities

• Support FCAT in leading, identifying, maturing, and transitioning capability candidate nominations for insertion into the F-35 Air System Program of Record (PoR) on behalf of U.S. Services, International Partners, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers.
• Assist in managing select Governance forums for pre-PoR execution, driving decision-making for F-35 Air System improvements, with a focus on lethality and survivability.
• Support F-35 modernization strategy planning for capabilities beyond Block 4, addressing emergent threats and prioritizing new capability sets.
• Maintain and update JPO/FCAT tools to ensure data accuracy, accessibility, and relevance for authorized users.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders on Air System Requirements Assessment, Development, and Approval, including creating and maintaining a Capability Roadmap.
• Assist in developing the F-35 Flight Plan, integrating strategies for future capabilities over the next five to ten years.
• Support operational analysis efforts, integrating across FCAT, and performing assessments for all mission sets.
• Engage with operational analysis entities to identify and prioritize mission and capability gaps.
• Analyze F-35 Operational Assessment (OA) plans, methodologies, and data for modernization upgrades.
• Support tactics and concept of operations (CONOPS) development.
• Assist in leading Requirements Working Group (RWG), Operational Advisory Group (OAG), Senior Warfighter Group (SWG), and Joint Strike Fighter Executive Steering Board (JESB) meetings.
• Support Research and Technology (R&T) efforts, including technology discovery, sponsorship, maturation, and transition into the F-35 PoR.
• Assist in developing strategies for incorporating capability requirements and technologies into acquisition programs for PoR entry.
• Integrate research and emerging policy into F-35 JPO Program Strategy and maintain strategic dialogue with stakeholders.
• Transfer requirements from FCAT to the PoR, providing acquisition documentation and planning materials to PMOs.
• Assist in cost, schedule, and performance management, developing key metrics to improve project outcomes.

Requirements

• Ability to provide onsite support at the F-35 JPO in Crystal City, VA, at least 2 days per week, with flexibility for additional days as needed.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of experience, or Associate’s degree plus 7 years of experience.
• Experience in program management, technical or business analysis, weapon systems acquisition, and lifecycle management.
• Minimum of 4 years out of 6 years of recent work experience in analysis and planning.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP).
• Leadership experience in military operations or defense acquisition program management related to weapons systems.
• Knowledge of DoDI 5000.2, DODD 5530.03, and the IC in AT&L Handbook.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Subject matter expertise in supporting F-35 program delivery, acquisitions, financial management, risk management, systems engineering, and total ownership cost determination.
• Knowledge of system acquisition principles, policies, and practices, including lifecycle phases and associated documentation.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
• Experience with task management tools such as ETMS2.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, with flexible work arrangements where permitted.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages including pet insurance and home insurance.

This position is contingent upon maintaining/transferring an active U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance. Join Serco to be part of a dynamic team supporting America’s Military and advancing your career in a high-impact role.