Senior Program Manager, F-35 JPO, Propulsion (PMO) - Crystal City, Arlington, VA

Position Description & Qualifications

Serco is excited to continue support to 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. Our Senior Program Manager, F-35 JPO, Propulsion (PMO) , located in Crystal City, Arlington, VA, provides program management support to the F-35 JPO, Propulsion Program Management Office (PMO) in acquiring, supporting, and improving the family of F135 engines produced by Pratt & Whitney (P&W). You will be part of a dynamic team of F-35 JPO Program Analysts and Program/Project Managers who works closely with the customer and other key F-35 National Security and Allied stakeholders to deliver quality F-35 systems.

In this role, you will:

• Assist Propulsion PMO in managing cost, schedule, and performance for F135 across development, production, and sustainment.

• Assist Propulsion PMO in serving as propulsion system integrator for the F-35 Air System.

• Assist Propulsion PMO in managing propulsions systems risks.

• Assist Propulsion PMO in sustaining engines for U.S. Services, Partners, and FMS customers.

• Assist Propulsion PMO in managing production out of three assembly plants.

• Assist Propulsion PMO in managing F-135 Component Improvement Program (CIP).

• Support Propulsion PMO in delivering the following key products:

• Component Improvement Program – assist Propulsion PMO in addressing Propulsion Safety, Reliability, and Readiness issues; (b).

• Propulsion Sustainment, Production, and CIP Contracts.

• F-35 Propulsion Systems – Power Module, Fan Module, Lift System, and major Line-Replaceable Units (LRU).

• Propulsion Support Equipment.

To be successful in this roll, you will have:

• The ability to provide onsite support at F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) located in Crystal City, VA no less than 2-days per week, each week. Exact days in office at the JPO must be coordinated with F-35 customer and approved by your Serco manager. (Your onsite days in JPO office including adhoc meetings may increase to support the needs of the customer.)

• An active DoW Secret security clearance.

• Master’s Degree and at least 8 years experience in program management, technical, or business analysis discipline, in weapon systems acquisition and life cycle management.

• OR a Bachelors degree plus 4 years of additional work experience (total of 10 years of work experience).

• A minimum of 6 years out of 10 years of recent work experience related to analysis and planning.

• At least 3 years in support of a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP).

• Experience in defense acquisition program management related to weapon systems acquisition and life cycle management; and a minimum of five (5) years out of ten (10) years of recent work experience related to international acquisition programs.

• 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.

• To provide subject matter expertise to support F-35 program in delivering the weapons system.

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

• To demonstrate 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.

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

• To be able to travel 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.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our dedicated Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes! Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged to apply.

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.

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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] .