Position Description :

Serco is excited to continue  to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Office. This contract provides program management support in support of the full acquisition life-cycle of the F-35 program, to include development, production, and sustainment.

Our Senior Air Systems Requirements Analyst serves as the Air Systems Requirements “subject matter expert” within the International Directorate.  Reads through highly technical full spectrum reporting and doctrinal materials to distill facts for decision makers.  Attends technical symposiums and technical training as directed by FCAT.  Conducts or supports technical training classes with briefings and demonstrations of technical techniques and tools.   Participates in development of technical exchange meetings. Uses information derived from all military disciplines (e.g., aviation, ground combat, command and control, combat service support, intelligence, and opposing forces) to determine changes in enemy capabilities, vulnerabilities, and probable courses of action. Works directly with customers and team members to determine project scope and specifications. Provides research and analysis to support military organizations. May support development and analysis of products, including training modules, evaluation tools, etc. Presents analysis or products to customers. May support policy and procedure development for agency, interagency, or community-wide support. May interact with outside customers and functional peer groups. Requires experience conducting tactical and strategic analysis, preparing reports and briefings, and a demonstrable record of success relative to analytic, investigative, and strategic integration at the senior level.  A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Leads and directs the work of others. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

In this role you will;

International Integration and support – assist ID in facilitating the programs of two types of countries associated with the F-35 program: “Partners” (also referred to as “Participant”), –who are signatories to the JSF Production, Sustainment and Follow-on Development Memorandum of Understanding (JSF PSFD MOU), and “FMS Customers,” which have a signed Letters of Requests (LORs) and Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) for purchasing aircraft, related material, and services

International Programs – Assist ID in supporting National Deputies and their assistants in representing each of the F-35 Partner nations resident in ID.

Assist ID in supporting Service Deputies and their assistants in representing each of the F-35 US Services resident in ID .

Assist the USG Program Manager (PM) in representing each FMS customer an managing the F-35 LOA that is the foundation of each FMS country’s F-35 program

Assist FMS PMs, Service Deputies and USG Partner country managers in leading USG activities and Program Management Reviews (PMRs) for each country in the F-35 Program to ensure each program remains on track

Assist the New Business team within ID , in conjunction with industry and other USG security cooperation entities, in providing and coordinating F-35 information to countries considering acquiring the F-35, and in assisting in the USG effort to build a LOA for aircraft acquisition

International Agreements – Assist ID in the development, management, negotiation, and implementation of International Agreements, to include MOUs (such as JSF SDD MOUs [2001] and JSF PSFD MOU and in implementing arrangements, and LOAs

Assist ID in coordinating the review and approval of Decision Memoranda by all Partners

Coordinated Capabilities – Assist ID in serving as a cross-PMO coordination focal point for ID country requirements, PMR action items and ongoing, non-U.S. development, sustainment, and production challenges

Assist ID in maintaining ID Scorecards and coordinating the positions of ID customers to the JPO

External Interfaces – assist ID in coordinating with U.S. agencies on any programmatic or policy matter pertaining to the USG’s F-35 cooperative and FMS programs established with ID countries

International Communication – Assist ID in maintaining open lines of communication and maximum transparency between the F-35 program and external stakeholders (i.e., industry and international Ministries of Defense) with and through Partner National Deputies and FMS Foreign Liaison Officers (FLOs)

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you must have:

5 years of military flight experience in a 4th+ generation U.S. fighter aircraft.

10 years’ experience in defense acquisition program management related to weapon systems acquisition and life cycle management.

5 out of 10 years of recent work experience related to military aircraft acquisition programs.

Master’s degree in related Field, or bachelor’s degree in a related field with an additional four years of experience (14 years of experience total).

The ability to provide on-site 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 ad hoc meetings may increase to support the needs of the customer.

Knowledge and experience in Joint and Coalition operations related to tactical aviation, weapons, systems, and capabilities to include integration of sensors and ISR systems.

Demonstrated experience in requirements development and Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS).

Experience in requirements/Concepts of Employment (CONEMPS) trade space analysis.

Knowledge and expertise in air-to-surface and air-to-air weapons, tactics and employment.

Ability to develop, coordinate and effectively present executive-level/informational briefs and reports.

Must have an active secret and ability to obtain TS/SCI DOD clearance 

Up to 25% travel

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.

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