F-35 Program Manager- Crystal City, VA

Position Description & Qualifications

Serco is excited to continue our support for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Office (JPO). This contract provides program management support in support of the full acquisition lifecycle of the F-35 program, to include development, production, and sustainment.

The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) is a joint, multi-national program and is the Department of Defense’s (DoD) focal point for defining affordable next generation strike aircraft weapon systems among the United States (U.S.) Air Force (USAF), U.S. Navy (USN), U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), and U.S. allies currently composed of seven (7) cooperative international partners: the United Kingdom, Italy, Netherlands, Canada, Australia, Denmark, and Norway; as well as Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. The F-35 is the next generation strike fighter bringing cutting-edge technologies to the battle-space of the future. The F-35’s advanced airframe, autonomic logistics, avionics, propulsion systems, stealth, and firepower will ensure that the F-35 is the most affordable, lethal, supportable and survivable aircraft ever to be used by so many warfighters around the world. The JPO is a product-aligned organization comprised of Program Management Offices (PMOs) designed to deliver five major products across the acquisition lifecycle: Air Vehicle, Propulsion, Combat Data Systems, Training Systems & Simulation, and Maintenance Systems.

Our Program Manager, located at Crystal City, VA, supports the F-35 JPO’s Directorate of Acquisition and Affordability (DA&A) in managing JPO functions as they relate to business operations, foreign compliance, process improvement, affordability, requirements, and acquisition.

You will be part of a dynamic team of F-35 JPO Program Analysts and Program/Project Managers who work closely with the customer and other key F-35 National Security and Allied stakeholders to deliver quality F-35 systems.

This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain/transfer a DoD Secret security clearance.

In this role, you will:

• Assist DA&A in managing procurement and enterprise procurement metrics.

• Provide program management and analysis support in Financial Improvement Audit Readiness (FIAR), enterprise earned value, data rights strategy, Integrated Product (IP), and the POM or Performance Based Regulation (PBR) process.

• Assist DA&A in Procurement Process and Product Management Team (PMT). management, small business contracting and management, scheduling (e.g. the Enterprise Integrated Master Schedule [IMS]), and enterprise.

• Support DA&A in leading the Joint Program Management Review (PMR) War on Cost (WOC), Affordability Summit, Acquisition Summit, Executive Risk/Opportunity Management Board, & Executive Steering Group (ESG).

• Support DA&A in managing acquisition documents, the Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), Selected Acquisition Report (SAR), CPARS, and JPO Issuances.

• Track program/project status and schedules; apply policies and procedures for financial planning;

• Schedule and coordinate meetings, and agendas;

• Submit meeting minutes as required;

• Analyze program requirements, status, budget and schedules;

• Perform program management, technical, or business case analyses;

• Participate as a member of and/or support the specified JPO organization and its business meetings;

• Collect, complete, organize and interpret technical data and financial information relating to aircraft acquisition and product programs;

• Review programmatic documents;

• Draft presentations in various formats to present results of analysis;

• Provide escort services on behalf of and in concert with the JPO, and support meeting within the JPO, with other government organizations as required, with prime contractors, and with other JPO contract support personnel.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• The ability to provide onsite support at the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) located at Crystal City, VA, a minimum of 2 days per week, each week. Onsite days in the JPO office may increase to provide onsite support up to 5 days per week to support the needs of the customer. Exact days in office at the JPO must be coordinated with F-35 customer and approved by your Serco manager.

• An active DoD Secret Security clearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Engineering, Science or related discipline.

• OR an Associate’s degree plus 4 years of additional work experience (total of 10 years of work experience).

• Experience in program management, technical or business analysis discipline, in weapon systems acquisition and life cycle management

• A minimum 4years out of 6 of recent work experience related to analysis and planning.

• At least 2 years in support of a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP).

• Leadership experience in US Service-related military operations or defense acquisition program management related to weapons system acquisition, employment and life cycle management.

• Knowledge in DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.2 (Operation of the Defense Acquisition System), DoD Directive (DODD) 5530.03 (International Agreements), and the International Cooperation in Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (IC in AT&L) Handbook.

• Assist with task support of acquisitions, financial management, risk management, systems engineering, total ownership cost determination, acquisition coordination, and communications.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, policies, and practices of system acquisition to plan, organize, and coordinate critical aspects of the development, production, and deployment of systems, subsystems, and equipment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the system equipment life-cycle phases and the documentation, analyses, and reviews associated with those phases.

• The ability to travel up to 10%.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Experience of creating products and working in Microsoft Office Suite- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel (data types, formulas and functions in the workbooks), Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft TEAMS.

• Experience tracking and reviewing Procurement Initiation Documents (PIDs).

• Experience utilizing the Procurement Management Tool (PMT).

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected] .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract

• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [email protected] .