F-35 Program Analyst (Mission Systems)- Crystal City, VA

Position Description & Qualifications

Serco is excited to continue supporting 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 Program Analyst, located in Crystal City, Arlington, VA, supports the Mission Systems (MS) Program Management Office (PMO) in providing lifecycle cost, schedule, and performance of aircraft, avionics, sensors, weapons integration, and modifications in the F‐35 Lightning II Enterprise. 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 MS PMO in in delivering 5th Generation tactical aircraft to U.S. Services, Partners, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers.
- Assist MS –
- F-35 Block 4 Modernization – assist MS PMO in providing airborne systems capable of operating effectively in highly contested battle spaces now and in the foreseeable future.
- Specialized Engineering – assist MS PMO in ensuring that the AV meets the approved design requirements.
- Weapons – assist MS PMO in providing lifecycle management of unique aircraft hardware that allow for carriage and employment of weapons; assist in coordinating across the F-35 enterprise and external weapons programs to ensure necessary designs are implemented across the Air System to permit the effective employment of weapons.
- Digital Systems - assist MS PMO in providing program management and life cycle support in the development and fielding of Digital Core, Digital Infrastructure, Software Development, Digital Engineering, and Cybersecurity initiatives.
- Air System Integration - assist the MS PMO in life cycle management and support for the development, integration, and test of capabilities contained and fielded as an Air System Configuration.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- The ability to provide onsite support at the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) 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.
- A Bachelor’s degree in related field or discipline with 6 years of e xperience in program management, technical or business analysis discipline, in weapon systems acquisition and life cycle management   OR an Associate's degree plus 4 years of program management, technical or business analysis experience (total of 10 years).

- A minimum of 4 years out of 6 of recent work experience related to analysis and planning.
- Experience in program management, technical or business analysis discipline, in weapon systems acquisition and life cycle management
- At least 2 years in support of a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP).
- Knowledge of the principles, policies, and practices of system acquisition to plan, organize, and coordinate critical aspects of the development, production, deployment, and sustainment of  systems, subsystems, and equipment.
- Knowledge of the FAR for the development of contracts and contract modifications required for the acquisition of logistics supportability products.
- Demonstrated experience in the program/project status, schedules, and DoD reporting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Service and OSD policy and documentation related to PPBE, life- cycle management of military acquisition programs (as specified in the DoD 5000 series), to include DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.2, DoD Directive (DODD) 5530.03, and the International Cooperation in Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (IC in AT&L) Handbook.
- The ability to travel up to 10%.

Additional desired experience and skills:

- Business Process Improvement: Experience evaluating and improving organizational workflows, identifying process inefficiencies, and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), templates, and standardized processes to improve operational efficiency and consistency.
- Staffing and Resource Management: Experience maintaining organizational staffing rosters, tracking personnel requirements and vacancies, and coordinating onboarding, out-processing, and other administrative personnel actions.
- Task Management and Coordination: Experience managing multiple concurrent tasks, tracking suspense dates, coordinating stakeholder inputs, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables. Familiarity with enterprise task management tools such as ETMS2, Microsoft Planner, and SharePoint is highly desired.
- Data Management and Analysis: Experience collecting, consolidating, analyzing, and presenting data from multiple organizational stakeholders to develop reports, dashboards, trackers, and other decision-support products.
- Executive-Level Briefings and Correspondence: Experience developing and reviewing executive-level presentations, briefing materials, read-ahead packages, talking points, and official correspondence for senior military and civilian leadership. Familiarity with DoD correspondence standards and staffing processes is desired.
- Microsoft Office and Stakeholder Coordination: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel (formulas, functions, and data analysis), PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across Government organizations, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

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] .